What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cloud Applications Developer position at The University of Akron?
Job Summary
Support cloud-based applications and integrations, primarily the institutions’ Workday ERP system. Collaborate with other Information Technology Services teams and functional units to provide new applications, integrations, and analytics. Engage with Business Analysts and other Application Developers to understand requirements and collaborate on effective solutions. Perform complex programming assignments requiring an advanced aptitude of established programming standards, methods, and best practices. Write clean and reusable code. Participate in the full lifecycle of design, development, testing and deployment of applications. Work closely with stakeholders to design and implement new or enhanced systems, policies and procedures. Responsible for developing, installing and maintaining specified or assigned applications, improving system performance, troubleshooting issues and documentation procedures. Work with departments, programs or units to evaluate needs, system capacity and resources to design and deploy appropriate applications
Essential Functions
60% Develop software for various environments with a cloud first approach. Lead the design and development of software systems. Develop and deploy background processes and APIs as cloud services and enable end to end testing. Lead an agile, cross-functional team to rapidly deliver software solutions.
30% Maintain and update the existing computer services and program documentation to ensure compliance with department
standards. Collaborate with internal and external users and software specialists to identify problems, resolve problems and
perform root cause analysis. Evaluate office and computer processes and procedures to define and solve routine and complex problems. Support and maintain existing applications including feature additions and bug fixes.
10% Research, evaluate and implement cloud native tools and architectures to improve scale and performance. Take part in design research and help identify opportunities. Identify and implement technical improvements and solutions. Conduct code review of all new development objects. Mentor/Train and share knowledge with development teams.
Additional Position Information
Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience in developing, deploying and maintaining cloud-based, enterprise-level applications and systems. Requires familiarity with cloud-based computing concepts, cloud-based development tools and frameworks, programming languages and ability to use cloud services and APIs. Understanding of cloud security, compliance and best practices. Must possess highly developed computer skills including software, database, and web browser capabilities. Strong problem solving, communication and technical skills required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Workday (Workday EIB, Core Connector, Workday Studio BIRT), and analytics (Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics). Experience working within a higher education environment.
Leadership: Functional guidance over nonexempt staff including general scheduling, assigning tasks and monitoring work activities.
Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally
lift very lightweight objects.
Working Conditions: Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or
minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: June 4, 2026
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha Kuzmina
Email
nkuzmina@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.
Support cloud-based applications and integrations, primarily the institutions’ Workday ERP system. Collaborate with other Information Technology Services teams and functional units to provide new applications, integrations, and analytics. Engage with Business Analysts and other Application Developers to understand requirements and collaborate on effective solutions. Perform complex programming assignments requiring an advanced aptitude of established programming standards, methods, and best practices. Write clean and reusable code. Participate in the full lifecycle of design, development, testing and deployment of applications. Work closely with stakeholders to design and implement new or enhanced systems, policies and procedures. Responsible for developing, installing and maintaining specified or assigned applications, improving system performance, troubleshooting issues and documentation procedures. Work with departments, programs or units to evaluate needs, system capacity and resources to design and deploy appropriate applications
Essential Functions
60% Develop software for various environments with a cloud first approach. Lead the design and development of software systems. Develop and deploy background processes and APIs as cloud services and enable end to end testing. Lead an agile, cross-functional team to rapidly deliver software solutions.
30% Maintain and update the existing computer services and program documentation to ensure compliance with department
standards. Collaborate with internal and external users and software specialists to identify problems, resolve problems and
perform root cause analysis. Evaluate office and computer processes and procedures to define and solve routine and complex problems. Support and maintain existing applications including feature additions and bug fixes.
10% Research, evaluate and implement cloud native tools and architectures to improve scale and performance. Take part in design research and help identify opportunities. Identify and implement technical improvements and solutions. Conduct code review of all new development objects. Mentor/Train and share knowledge with development teams.
Additional Position Information
Education: Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 4 years’ experience in developing, deploying and maintaining cloud-based, enterprise-level applications and systems. Requires familiarity with cloud-based computing concepts, cloud-based development tools and frameworks, programming languages and ability to use cloud services and APIs. Understanding of cloud security, compliance and best practices. Must possess highly developed computer skills including software, database, and web browser capabilities. Strong problem solving, communication and technical skills required.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Workday (Workday EIB, Core Connector, Workday Studio BIRT), and analytics (Workday Reporting and Prism Analytics). Experience working within a higher education environment.
Leadership: Functional guidance over nonexempt staff including general scheduling, assigning tasks and monitoring work activities.
Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally
lift very lightweight objects.
Working Conditions: Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or
minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.
Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: June 4, 2026
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)
United States of America (Exempt)
Union Affiliation (if Applicable)
For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Natasha Kuzmina
nkuzmina@uakron.edu
________________________________________________________________________
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.