Graduate Studies Sr Application Developer (APPLICATIONS PROGR 4)

Under general supervision of the Supervisor for Enterprise Applications, this position is responsible for providing architectural and technical guidance for designing, developing, maintaining, upgrading, and integrating IT applications to support and enhance business processes integral to the administration of graduate education at UC Davis. Analyze campus wide, departmental, and individual business and academic needs and processes to identify solutions and process improvements. Lead in analyzing, recommending, designing and developing automated solutions at the hardware and software level. Use, and mentor the team in the use of, industry standard programming tools and techniques to deliver a web presence promoting the education, research and support of graduate students. Lead in the design, development, and maintenance of systems that integrate with various campus enterprise systems. Use, and mentor the team in the use of, industry standard development and operations practices to ensure implementations reect our established priorities, preserve data quality, and comply with university security and privacy standards.

To see IET job postings, please visit https://iet.ucdavis.edu/jobs

NO VISA SPONSORSHIP IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

Apply By Date

11/22/2024 at 11:59pm

For Full Consideration Apply by 11/5/2024

Minimum Qualifications

For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• At least 5-7 years of recent relevant experience in an agile development environment.
• Experience with unit testing and automated testing frameworks like Selenium, Cypress or Jest, and understanding of DevOps practices tools like Terraform or Jenkins.
• Experience working in an environment using established standards, practices, and methodologies, including local development, version control, issue queues, support ticket systems, quality reviews and agile management practices.
• In depth knowledge of modern front-end languages and frameworks including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, and React to develop and maintain complex web-based applications.
• Proficiency in server-side languages including Node.js and Express. Extensive knowledge of database design in PL-SQL for Oracle or PL/pgSQL for Postgres.
• Interpersonal, technical documentation and written communication skills to convey technical information to all technical and hierarchical levels and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a technical senior or lead role.
• Experience leading in the design, development and deployment of large scope projects using cloud technologies (e.g. AWS EC2, S3, VPC, ECS, RDS, Lambda, Glacier, CloudWatch) with an emphasis on best practice cloud security.
• Experience collaborating with clients and managing complex technology projects including building requirements and project estimates, recognizing, comprehending and analyzing current and future user needs.
• Problem-solving skills and experience with performance tuning, optimization, and debugging complex applications.
• Knowledge of the UC policy and applicable laws and legislation governing privacy, such as the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
• Working knowledge of higher education enterprise applications such as student information systems, nancial systems, and human resource information systems.
• Knowledge of application security best practices, and implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g. OAuth2, JWT, SAML).
• Familiarity with campus CyberSafety standards and administrative computing policies.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Application Development and Support
• 20% - Security and Compliance
• 10% - Documentation and Governance
• 10% - Professional Development/Campus Service

Department Overview

The mission of Information and Educational Technology (IET) is to create and support an information technology environment that enhances the ability of the UC Davis community to teach, do research and provide public service. In support of the University's mission, IET will deliver an infrastructure of technological services appropriate to the requirements of the campus community. Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) within IET creates, deploys, and manages business, academic, and infrastructure systems.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $92,000/yr. - $172,000/yr.
• UC Job Title: APPLICATIONS PROGR 4
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 24
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift Hours: M-F, 8-5pm
• Location: Davis / Primarily Remote In-State Only
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: Primarily Remote In-State Only

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

• Hire MUST be located in-state. (Out of state applicants will be considered but must relocate instate if hired). This position can be done primarily remote with the expectation that the employee must be available to come on site should management deem it necessary for emergencies, meetings, support activities, etc. No reimbursement of travel expenses, travel time not considered work hours.
• Occasionally work exible, alternate, and/or extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays to address specic operational needs. Vacation is restricted during peak work periods. Occasional travel to locations on and off campus. Adhere to workplace safety practices, read information communicated about workplace safety, complete required safety training on time, and report any workplace safety issues promptly to the supervisor or the designated safety coordinator.
• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere