Solutions Developer Senior

Job Profile Applications Developer 3 Job Family IT Applications Time Type Full time Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Job Profile Summary Designs, develops, and troubleshoots moderately complex software and applications in support of establishing a sustainable institutional technological infrastructure. Job Description Engineering Technical Services within the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering seeks a Solutions Developer Senior to design and deliver technology-driven solutions that improve the way our schools operate. This role is both consultant and builder: independently clarifying operational needs, evaluating technical approaches, and delivering practical software, integrations, and automations from requirements through verified operation. The position works with staff, administrators, and ETS colleagues to resolve complex workflow and integration problems, explain technical tradeoffs, and deliver secure, maintainable solutions. Low-code platforms and AI-assisted development are used where appropriate. Position Salary Range $78,000 - $97,450 per year, DOE Essential Duties Partner with administrative and operational stakeholders to clarify requirements, resolve missing or conflicting information, and define feasible technical solutions and acceptance criteria aligned with FSE and ETS priorities. Independently select and implement technical approaches, evaluating integration dependencies, security, reliability, and maintainability. Own delivery from requirements through testing, deployment, and verified operation within agreed timelines. Serve as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, explaining technical options and tradeoffs and guiding implementation decisions. Communicate risks and blockers early and accurately report progress and operational status. Consult with departments and functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains, guiding them toward sustainable, technology-enabled solutions. Design, implement, and support system integrations and automated workflows with reliable unattended operation, appropriate security, error handling, and monitoring. Independently diagnose complex failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective changes that reduce recurrence. Document requirements, solution designs, testing results, and operating instructions in clear, consistent formats to support adoption, maintenance, and knowledge sharing. Evaluate emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and automation tools. Validate AI-generated code and information and remain responsible for solution correctness, security, and maintainability. Develop and support solutions within ETS’s existing ColdFusion environment and other approved web, integration, and automation platforms. Desired Qualifications Demonstrated experience independently designing, deploying, and supporting operational software, integrations, or automations involving ambiguous requirements or complex technical dependencies. Demonstrated ability to translate stakeholder needs into functional solutions using requirements gathering, workflow analysis, or similar techniques. Demonstrated proficiency in software development, API and database integration, and automation platforms or low-code tools, including resolving complex technical dependencies. Demonstrated proficiency in Python, server-side web development, APIs, relational databases, and application troubleshooting. Experience with ColdFusion, LAMP environments, and Power Automate preferred. Demonstrated ability to apply AI-assisted development with sound technical judgment, independently evaluating, testing, and troubleshooting generated code for correctness, security, and maintainability. Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical alternatives, explain tradeoffs, and resolve complex application or integration problems with sustainable solutions. Proven success in consultative roles, guiding staff or departments toward adopting effective technical solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining technical concepts to nontechnical audiences. Experience documenting requirements, processes, and solutions in clear, reusable formats. Working Environment Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse. Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work. Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Position may involve shared offices, telecommuting, and working at Polytechnic Campus as needed Some nights and weekends are required for User Acceptance Testing and Product updates Department Statement The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest producer of engineering and technical talent in the nation and seeks to deliver a world‑class learning experience for our students and to advance research and innovation – all at scale. We value and emphasize inherently interdisciplinary endeavors that leverage the breadth and depth of expertise among our outstanding faculty and have built a unique place for large‑scale innovation characterized by foundational excellence and translational impacts. We are an engineering school on the rise at the most innovative university in the country and in the heart of the nation’s fifth largest metropolitan area. The scale of our faculty research interests and interdisciplinary mindset, combined with more than 48 graduate degree programs and 25 undergraduate degree programs, provide the foundation for knowledge generation and collaborative opportunities to advance new ideas. The Fulton Schools of Engineering, located across ASU’s Tempe and Polytechnic campuses, is comprised of seven schools based on academic programs and research areas. Fulton Engineering has a nationally recognized faculty that conducts research, instructs and mentors students, provides service to engineering, computing and technology professions and creates lasting impacts across local and global communities. The Fulton Schools Of Engineering Follows a Framework Of Values Designed To Distinguish Our Practice And Guide Daily Decisions In Our Academic, Research, Corporate Engagement And Entrepreneurial Endeavors. These Values Influence How We Recognize, Reward And Communicate Our Achievements. At The Fulton Schools Of Engineering, We Cultivate excellence. Deliver innovation that matters. Encourage bold thinking. Foster a community of learning and collaboration. Build a foundation for all to be successful. Working at ASU has outstanding benefits that include: health, dental and vision insurance plans; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities, and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit Driving Requirement Driving is not required for this position. Location Off-Campus: Mesa/Tempe Funding No Federal Funding Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Relocation Assistance For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit ASU Statement Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe. ASU is a tobacco‑free university. For details visit All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Employment Verification Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Background Check Statement ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. Fingerprint Check Statement This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. 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