Position Description

The Programmer Analyst III's role is to develop, test, analyze, and maintain software applications in support of business requirements. This position will also research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle. Additionally, the Programmer Analyst III is also responsible for supervising and/or leading the development of new systems, directing changes to existing systems and controlling the interfaces between the systems, initiating complex feasibility studies and making recommendations of the action to be taken.

About the University

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Major/Essential Functions

Configure and develop Salesforce solutions using declarative and programmatic approaches, aligned with project needs and individual skillsets.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define use cases, and support the delivery of solutions aligned with institutional goals.
Experience with Salesforce development (Apex) and/or data integration concepts, including working with APIs, data synchronization, or middleware tools.
Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, support data integrity efforts, and develop reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
Participate in ongoing professional development, stay informed about Salesforce platform updates, and research emerging technologies to enhance performance and innovation.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
Knowledge of .Net, C#, Javascript, HTML, CSS Programming, Apex, Database Querying Languages.
Demonstrated experience in Salesforce.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with coursework in computer science, MIS, IT, or other related area plus three (3) years related full-time paid experience OR a combination of related education and/or experience. Applicants for this Security Sensitive Level II position will be subject to a criminal background check and must pass a drug and alcohol test after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, but before employment can be confirmed.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience working in higher education enterprise systems specifically related to higher education.