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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 55677

Please Note: A change was made to this position announcement on 04/04/08

Working title:

Senior Systems Programmer - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Official title:

SR SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER(T32BN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field required

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Minimum of 8 years of software system development experience
Applied experience with software development lifecycle(s)
Applied experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems
Applied experience with Federal guidance and regulations governing clinical trials
Demonstrated knowledge of scientific methods
Experience with Oracle database administration
Applied experience with multi-terabyte databases

Principal duties:

- Aid in formulation of architecture, technical and strategic direction, and development of database-centric, web-based clinical research systems. This includes, but is not limited to: development in support of project completion, formulating and implementing database design, assisting with migration of clinical trial databases from SQL Server to Oracle, optimize coding and documentation standards, maintaining code versioning systems and software release cycle, mentoring junior development staff.
- Database Administration: Table and SQL tuning for query performance, database object design, migration strategy and implementation, data replication to staging and development systems, maintenance of development databases.
- Work with management and users to refine application requirements, and defining best practices for coding and software architectural design. Provide support in the translation of user requirements into programming specifications. Participate in and document peer reviews.
- Monitor and stay current with industry information systems and technology trends.

Additional Information:

Skills: Ability to operate under minimal supervision
Excellent ability to multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication
Expert knowledge of PL/SQL and SQL
Working knowledge of T-SQL
Ability to optimize and troubleshoot SQL and PL/SQL
Excellent understanding of Oracle 10g RDBMS
Excellent understanding of data modeling (logical and physical)
Working knowledge of Oracle Application Express, SQL Developer, TOAD, and Sybase Powerdesigner
Experience with a Service Oriented Architecture is beneficial
Experience with JAVA is beneficial

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): SMPH/OPHTHAL&VIS SCI
Full time salary rate: Minimum $52,231 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 100%
Anticipated begin date: MAY 19, 2008
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: MAY 09, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #55677 to

Nancy Robinson Phone: 608-265-6317
406 Science Dr - Ste 400 TTY: 608-263-2473
Madison WI 53711-1098 Fax: N/A
Email: robinson@rc.ophth.wisc.edu