INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025 calendar year, any capacity.

This position conducts research in design, develops, tests, debugs, generates internal and external documentation, implements, and maintains web and mobile applications. This position works independently and collaboratively in a team environment and provides technical leadership to application developers, internal customers, external customers, and end customers.

Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge.  Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• five or more years of experience developing, managing, and updating a busy web site in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience with IIS, Apache, or other Web Server.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Versioning, Documentation, and Software Developing Tools.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Web Development frameworks (i.e. Bootstrap) and proficient with Responsive Web Design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Ajax technologies, languages, libraries, and frameworks (i.e. CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, ASP.NET AJAX, etc.)
• Experience with Web Services (SOAP, REST XML) and API development and utilization.
• ITIL certification.
• Other IT Certifications: Microsoft, Apple, CompTIA, etc.
• Program and project management experience.
• Server networking experience (DHCP, DNS, etc.)
• Experience in Higher Education IT environment

For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on June 12, 2025. 

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.  All work must be performed in the State of Colorado.

INTERNAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Applicants must be a current, active Pikes Peak State College employee within the 2025 calendar year, any capacity.

Application Instructions:  Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

• Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
• Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.  
• Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  
• Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.

This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits.  Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.

Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.

Essential Functions  

Systems, Team, and Customer Support

• Administers the college’s portal and Content Management System, controls access and workflow, reviews sites/pages for adherence and conformity to editorial, design, and accessibility standards, and resolves related problems.
• Administers sites’ analytics.
• Works collaboratively with the Marketing & Communications department, the Office of Accessibility Services, and the web content managers to ensure a consistent user experience that meets marketing and industry standards.
• Serves as level II support to review, assign, resolve, and close regularly and on time ITSS requests.
• Builds, updates, and troubleshoots test and production servers on-prem or Azure to host web and mobile applications.
• Utilizes Azure AI services to build cognitive intelligence into applications.
• Implements Azure DevOps practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• Monitors system performance.
• Coordinates and communicates with vendor’s technical support staff.
• Provides feedback about system performance and recommendations.

IT Research

• Keeps current on new software technologies and issues through professional development opportunities, industry literature, and news channels.
• Recommends participation in workshops, conferences, and certification programs.

Additional Duties 

• Defines clear performance metrics and goals.
• Establishes regular feedback mechanisms
• Participates in leadership training programs focusing on soft skills.

General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Cultural competence and demonstrated evidence, understanding, and commitment to the concepts of diversity, multiculturalism, and their application in the workplace.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to college procedures and guidelines, Board Polices and System Procedures, and all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses to support department needs.
• Provides exceptional service to internal customers, external customers, and end users.
• Reviews regularly ITSS Request System and timely update and close ITSS requests.
• Maintains a positive, healthy and safe work environment.
• Ability to write user documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Ability to test applications from an end-user perspective.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and accountability, and as a member of a cohesive team.
• Technical leadership.
• User interface design.
• Web and mobile programming skills.
• Object-oriented design.
• Software debugging.

This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.   

EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution.  We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging.  Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.