Application Development Support Jobs in Houston, TX

Title: Assistant Director, Application Development

Department: Application Development

Campus Location: TCCD District Offices

Employee Classification: APT - Administrative

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $100,500; Commensuratewith education and experience

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Job Summary:

Reporting to the assigned department leader, this role analyzes,develops, and provides oversight for the software needs of theDistrict and manages a staff of programmers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with customers on the feasibility and design of newapplications as well as new functionality for existingapplications
• Designs, develops, and maintains custom applications,integrations, and modifications
• Leads, supports, manages, supervises, and evaluates the dailyworkflow of application programming staff; hires, trains, andschedules staff as needed
• Assures that all applications meet security and usabilityguidelines
• Tests application software for accuracy and completeness based onusers' specifications
• Verifies all documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Manages and maintains an application developmentenvironment

• Leadership of all assigned programming staff

• Participates on behalf of the College in external communityorganizations and associations
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles for theCollege
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite

Works under the general supervision of the assigned departmentleader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years' working experience relatedto the essential performance requirements
• Two (2) years' experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluatingthe performance of others)

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year's working experience programming in C#,.NET, or Java
• At least one (1) year's working experience deploying solutionsthrough Azure and DevOps
• At least one (1) year's working experience manipulating databasesusing SQL or PL/SQL
• At least one (1) year's working experience in a Higher EducationIT environment
• Current Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert,Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert, and/or MicrosoftCertified: Azure Developer Associate certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of application development methods and technology
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalskills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective workrelationships
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical, financial andlegal documents and records
• Ability to present information effectively to internal/externalcontacts, such as students, staff, supervisors, vendors, auditors,and board members
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume.
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations basedon policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations.
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to staff to meet Collegeand campus deliverables.
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.