About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Job Summary

The Senior Software Developer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of tools to support enterprise data utilization. This role ensures data integrity, optimizes data architecture, and supports the organization's data-driven decision-making processes. The analyst collaborates with stakeholders across departments to assess data needs, develop reporting solutions, and enhance data management practices to align with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain tools to support enterprise data utilization.
Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and data-driven solutions.
Optimize and enhance existing data structures, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security.
Develop and manage dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support business intelligence and strategic initiatives.
Troubleshoot and resolve data integrity and performance issues within data warehouse and reporting platforms.
Ensure compliance with data governance and regulatory requirements related to data security and privacy.
Provide training and documentation for end-users.
Collaborate with IT teams, data engineers, and business units to integrate new data sources and enhance system functionality.
Lead or mentor junior analysts, developers, and data engineers.
Provide technical guidance and best practices in data management and usage.
Coordinates activities of project team on an inter- and intra-departmental basis as required.
Create and submit weekly status reports
Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and a minimum of five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of five years of experience in working with an ERP, BI, or data warehouse application
Ability to comfortably work in a fast paced, often ambiguous and event driven environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Maintain a consistent, high quality, customer-focused orientation when developing and supporting services for both internal and external users.
Treat customers, staff and co-workers with respect, courtesy and tact; listen well and maintain a professional relationship.
Provide clear, accurate information; explain procedures or materials or provide supplemental information; anticipate problems and questions.
Maintain a high level of knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of administrative services and information technology by reading appropriate publications and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
Attend relevant training seminars as permitted by workload and budget constraints
Must be flexible, well-organized, and team oriented.
Must be able to work on a schedule that includes nights, weekends or holidays when required to address escalated issues.
Must be able to travel as needed, including several consecutive overnight stays where applicable, to support organizational objectives and initiatives.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are subject to federal and state laws, as well as the statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution, and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG). These Bylaws and Policies are available for inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Background Check

Offers of employment are subject to a background investigation, including criminal records history, to determine eligibility for employment. Additionally, credentials and employment history stated in your application materials are also subject to verification.

For certain positions, a satisfactory credit check, MVR, or other relevant investigations may also be conducted. The University System Office holds the sole discretion in assessing eligibility for employment.

Average Compensation: $90,000

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