Systems Programmer/Developer II - AHEC

Job Description Summary

This position is a development role that supports AHEC systems and applications.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC002202 SC Area Health Education Consortium

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-TEC04

Pay Range

52,100.00 - 70,300.00 - 88,600.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Systems Programmer/Developer II is a full-stack developer position that supports South Carolina AHEC’s custom registration and learning management system, the AHEC Learning Portal, as well as the SC AHEC websites and servers. This is a full-time, fully-remote position, however remote work locations must be based in the U.S.

The South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium (AHEC) is a state agency that is administratively housed at MUSC. South Carolina AHEC connects students and professionals with the tools, training and resources necessary to develop an effective healthcare workforce, with a focus on primary care for rural and underserved areas. Our education, recruitment and retention programs serve as a bridge between academics and communities, connecting students to health careers, health professionals to communities and communities to better care. Find out more at www.scahec.net.

Job Duties:

35% - Responsible for the design, coding, development, testing, and implementation of the AHEC Learning Portal (ALP), a custom-built and self-hosted learning management system for the statewide AHEC system. Works with others within the AHEC Program Office and statewide system to ensure that ALP meets user needs and organizational priorities, deploying features and updates on-time, in an efficient manner and according to defined project timelines. Ensures that downtime due to issues is minimized, systems and interfaces adhere to industry standards and best practices (including mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and security), and troubleshooting is conducted in a timely and effective manner. Maintains installed systems for ALP, produces and maintains technical documentation, and conducts application quality assurance to ensure ALP runs smoothly.

30% - Works closely with the SC AHEC Education Team and SC AHEC Moodle administrators specifically to maintain the custom Moodle instance that SC AHEC hosts and integrates with the AHEC Learning Portal. Ensures that Moodle versions and infrastructure are kept up-to-date and the integration with ALP runs smoothly. Works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that user needs and organizational priorities are met. Deploys customizations and updates in a timely manner, completed efficiently and on-time according to defined timelines. Ensures that downtime due to issues is minimized, the Moodle instance and customizations adhere to industry standards and best practices (including mobile responsiveness, accessibility and security), and troubleshooting is conducted in a timely and effective manner. Maintains installed systems for Moodle, produces and maintains technical documentation, and conducts application quality assurance to ensure Moodle runs smoothly.

10% - Supports AHEC communications staff who are responsible for web design and implementation for the SC AHEC website. Maintains the database that serves as infrastructure for and the associated webpages of the SC Office for Healthcare Workforce reports listing. Maintains the web servers that support the SC AHEC website and other web applications. Supports domain management and web address redirects as needed. Requested updates are completed in an efficient and timely manner according to user needs and organizational priorities along defined project timelines. All web development is conducted and deployed according to industry standards and best practices (including mobile responsiveness and accessibility).

10% - In collaboration with our AHEC technical staff (development team, data manager, others), administers SC AHEC servers including the web server, Moodle server, test servers and other database servers required to support AHEC systems, reporting and evaluation. Maintains environments, develops and monitors backup strategies, manages and maintains secure infrastructure, and ensures proper operation.

10% - Supports and maintains system integrations necessary for AHEC applications to function (e.g., sc.gov, ALP to reporting databases). Troubleshoots and improves integrations between and with AHEC systems. Works effectively with others (e.g., sc.gov admin staff, MUSC Information Solutions, AHEC education and evaluation staff) to ensure that integrations are functioning and meet user needs and organizational priorities. Communication with stakeholders is clear and concise and updates/implementations are delivered efficiently and on-time according to defined project timelines.

5% - Other duties as needed: Assist with other technical areas and projects as needed including assisting with reporting when requested by the data manager and evaluation staff, managing user access to shared resources including shared network folders as requested by leadership and other projects are determined by organizational needs and priorities.

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with full-stack web application development, including knowledge of best practices for UI/UX, front-end implementation, application coding, and database development, especially within .NET environments. Experience with Visual Basic and PHP beneficial. Desirable to have experience with database/RDBMS and web server configuration and administration, especially Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Microsoft IIS. Familiarity with version/source control, particularly Git, and ability to contribute successfully within a collaborative team-based environment. Experience supporting, maintaining and/or customizing a Moodle instance or work with other learning management systems. Must have working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, T-SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Visual Basic, PHP, SourceTree and Git. Preferred candidates will demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, problem solving, project management, and prioritization skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to lift, lower, push or pull objects 15 lbs. or more, unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to hear and/or understand conversations. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years work experience in the modification and maintenance of system programs, the design and development of system software, or the testing and debugging of system software. An associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the required work experience. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both ha