Description

Job Title: Applications Developer

The position is responsible for developing, managing, and documenting USF Research & Innovation’s Portal, databases, applications, and intranet. This position serves as the lead application engineer on complex software development assignments including automations and integrations; typically for the entire life cycle of an application which includes analysis, coding, testing, and documentation. The position requires significant professional experience in application programming, system integration, database design, and application modification and maintenance. The Senior Application Developer serves as a subject matter expert on software, security, and application administration in a complex enterprise computing environment, they also serve as an integral part of a streamlined Applications Development Team in USF Research Information Services unit. The team includes an in-unit Associate Director/Senior Application Developer with 25+ years of application engineering work, an in-unit Web Developer and an additional Application Developer I position assigned to the Research Integrity and Compliance team.

The responsibilities for this position include:

• Analyze business requirements and data needs. Develop and maintain reliable, relational, and scalable database systems. Use industry standard programming software languages and frameworks to create innovative, efficient, and cost-saving solutions to USF Research business processes. Establish guidelines and procedures that comply with University, State and Federal standards, regulations, and policies as well as Protected Health Information, and mitigate risk.
• Lead needs assessment and solution development for customers. Design, implement, and support software applications and integrated database solutions. This includes the research, design, and development of solutions that interface with USF Enterprise systems and technologies. Execute the detailed application design of larger and/or more complex internal projects collaborating with stakeholders, service owners, and partners.
• Configure application appearances, styles, and branding using industry standard interface deployment and configuration tools. Maintain the organized modularization of interface elements that enable rapid and adaptable implementation. Design and maintain application interface guidelines for technical projects. Create user and technical support documentation to assist with system use and support.
• Application and integration troubleshooting and problem solving across multiple platforms (production/QA/test/development). Provides technical/end-user support, liaising with stakeholders, external departments, and technical experts. Coordinates development, maintenance, and support of both the Research Operational Data Store databases and USF Enterprise databases (Oracle, Azure Lakehouse).
• Evaluate and research emerging technologies and processes and their application to USF Research Systems, Databases, Security Methods and User Interfaces. Consistently assess current industry standards which allow for scalable system solutions for future initiatives and functionality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training, and four years of IT related work experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree with no specific required field and five years of IT related work experience, OR a Master’s degree and three years of IT related work experience, OR a combination of eight years of IT related work experience and validated training. Preparation for a relevant IT certification is considered to be related training.

Additional Information for Applicants

This position requires a Level I background screening.

Position is remote, with the exception of 1-2 annual in-person meetings.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report’s national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state’s 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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