Lead Developer Office of Technology Solutions

Purpose:

The Lead Developer is responsible for analyzing requirements, providing software solutions, and supporting or automating business workflows. He or She will act as the IT administrator for key University systems, e.g., student evaluation and faculty workflows. The job holder will lead development activities and support or develop AUC in-house systems and supervise critical mission systems.

Responsibilities:

Development and Technology:

• Plan, develop, maintain, and enhance systems using approved technologies and coding standards
• Convert business requirements into automated processes and solution specifications
• Plan, architect, and develop database integration points, e.g., views, functions, services

Analysis and Coordination:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and department managers to define and automate workflows
• Engage with departments to analyze requirements and articulate specifications

Management and Support:

• Manage development projects and resources. Responsible for sprint development, delivery, training, and support for in-house applications
• Manage relationships with and coordinate third-party vendors for customizations and software maintenance or upgrades
• Define and ensure adherence to support level agreements (SLAs)

General Administrative Support:

• Perform other related duties as requested

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• B.Sc. in computer science or computer engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience, with five years in the same role
• Excellent knowledge of web-development languages or tools, scripting languages, database concepts or ERD, and PL or SQL

Skills:

• Technical Expertise: Expert working knowledge of TFS and GitHub as source control
• Knowledge of Web Services, e.g., SOAP and REST
• Working knowledge of PHP or Python and expertise with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and APIs
• System Experience: Working experience with Banner, Argos reporting, Degree Works, and Business Process Automation tools

This position is open until October 11, 2026

Placement is based on the candidate's experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted

The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.