Oracle APEX Software Developer

🔍 Business Affairs: University IT (UIT), Redwood City, California, United States

📁: Information Technology Services

📅   : Mar 21, 2024 Post Date

📅   : 97105 Requisition #

This position is hybrid eligible. You must be able to come to the Stanford Redwood City, California office at least two days a week per current hybrid work arrangement.

Job Purpose

Stanford’s University Information Technology (UIT) organization services diverse clients from various business units and schools. We are a hub of systems analysts, developers, testers and architects who design, build and enhance applications to support core functions of the University.The Enterprise Technology unit is seeking an experienced Oracle APEX developer. This role is primarily responsible for developing web applications and supporting & enhancing existing applications using Oracle Application Express, PL/SQL, Web Services, and other development tools for the Alumni and Development Applications Platform Transition (ADAPT) Program. Additional responsibilities include working with business analysts, internal IT resources, and contractors both onshore and offshore on the resolution of production and critical issues. The qualified candidate will execute programming tasks, including programming, analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, modifying, and maintaining computer programs. It will entail working on systems of moderate size and complexity or segments of larger systems.

The expected pay range for this position is $102,000 to $145,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Core Duties

Conceptualize design, implement, and develop solutions for complex systems/programs independently.
Work with a variety of users to gain information, and develop intra-system trade-offs between different users, as necessary; interact with a diverse client base and outside vendor contacts.
Document system builds and application configurations; maintain and update documentation as needed.
Provide technical analysis, design, development, conversion, and implementation work.
Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
Serve as a technical resource for applications.
Compare, evaluate, and implement new features and technologies, and integrate them into the computing environment.
Follow team software development methodology.
Mentor lower-level software developers.
Other duties may also be assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Expertise in designing, developing, testing, and deploying applications.
Experience with Oracle Application Express.
Experience with PL/SQL.
Experience in Java, JavaScript, Web Services, AJAX, XML, HTML, and CSS.
Experience developing complex SQL Queries and Oracle Database.
Experience with SQL Tuning.
Ability to define and solve logical problems for highly technical applications.
Ability to lead activities on structured team development projects.
Ability to select, adapt, and effectively use a variety of programming methods.
Ability to recognize and recommend needed changes in user and operations procedures including participation in code reviews.
Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical clients.
Proficiency with application design and data modeling.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience configuring services for performance, security, and error handling.
Experience designing, developing, and testing packages, procedures, functions, views, and triggers.
Experience with Data Services and ETL tools.
Experience with environment management, release management, code versioning, deployment methodologies, and CI/CD tools.
Knowledge and integration experience with ERP solutions.
Relevant IT design experience.

Physical Requirements

Perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
Occasionally stand/walk, writing by hand.
Rarely use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

Working Conditions

May work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
Available for on-call work.

Work Standards

Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to stay in sync with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in Stanford's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Location

We’re located in Redwood City. Our new Stanford Redwood City campus is open and brings together 2,700 staff in a collaborative environment that reflects Stanford’s culture and mission. The campus offers amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center. As part of our telecommute options, we have Stanford locations in San Francisco, Newark, and San Jose and a supportive work-anywhere program for our Bay Area staff.

Why Stanford is for You:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more!

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

We are not able to provide relocation for this position.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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