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Architect, System Development

PageUp Desc Code: INF - Architect, System Development

Function: INF - Information Technology

Sub-function: Development & Operations

Discipline: System Development

Career Track: T - Technical/STEM

Career Track Level: Individual Contributor - Level 4

Broad Salary Range Code: 05

Range: $99503 - $208956


Market Reference Range Code: 05A

Range: $108868 - $168745


Information Technology: Information Technology is responsible for the use of any computers, software applications, storage, networking, and other hardware or physical devices. Develops and maintains infrastructures and processes for creating, managing, securing, and exchanging all forms of electronic data. Incorporates leading-edge techniques for collaboratively enhancing the performance of installed systems, identifying new technologies, developing applications, and transitioning from legacy to new systems.

Development & Operations: Development and Operations is responsible for the combined practices of software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops), managing the systems development life cycles, and providing continuous delivery of high-quality software applications.

System Development: System Development analyzes designs, develops, configures, monitors, and maintains IT systems software, hardware, and servers. This may include monitoring and maintaining the operating efficiency and stability, security, and integrity of all data and systems.

T - Technical/STEM: Technical roles, including technology and research.

Individual Contributor: In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.

Level 4: Advanced: These positions require an elevated level of experience and education, act independently, and provide team leadership and mentorship.