Programmer Analyst

Programmer Analyst 2 Position Summary

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Early Childhood Services Center (ECSC) is seeking a full-time Programmer Analyst 2 to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of ECSC’s internal Intranet (ecsc.unm.edu), public website, and related web applications. Under direct supervision, this position provides professional-level systems analysis, programming, and application support in a custom Laravel environment. The Programmer Analyst will maintain the ECSC Intranet, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and system issues, implement upgrades, support repository code management, and contribute to ongoing improvements of internal systems including the Vault, Trainer Registry, Inventory Management, Help Desk, and Program Depot.

The ECSC Intranet is a custom Laravel 10 application (Nova
4) using Vue.js v3 as the front-end framework and PHP 8.1 as the backend environment, hosted on a Virtual Machine and supported via C-Panel. This position also supports the ECSC public-facing website using Cascade-L and an additional Word Press-based website.

• Maintain and support ECSC’s internal Intranet (Laravel/Nova application).
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs, performance issues, and user-reported system problems.
• Apply vendor-supplied upgrades and patches in a PHP 8.1 environment.
• Support Vault functionality, including permissions and access logic.
• Enhance sharing, visibility, filters, and action menu functionality.
• Monitor and manage hosting configurations using C-Panel.
• Support and maintain ECSC public website using Cascade-L.
• Maintain and update ECSC Word Press website, including plugins and themes.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Write, test, and troubleshoot code in PHP, Laravel, Vue.js, and JavaScript.
• Support database structure, queries, and performance optimization.
• Perform systems analysis and develop intermediate to advanced programming code.
• Provide on-call support and problem resolution for computer applications.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology, programming skills, hardware, and applications. Participate in professional development activities as appropriate.
• Evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines and best practices.

• Specialty licensure/certification may be required, as specified by the department.
• Successful candidate may be subject to a criminal background check prior to starting work.

Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of progressively responsible experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution and/or experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified may be interchangeable on a year-for-year basis.

• Experience with PHP, Laravel Framework, Laravel+Nova, Vue.js, and JavaScript.
• Experience with Cascade CMS (Cascade-L).
• Experience with Word Press administration and plugin management.
• Experience managing applications in a C-Panel hosting environment.
• Experience with AI agent, MCP and LLM.
• Database design and optimization experience (MySQL or similar).
• Experience working with version control and repository management.
• Working knowledge of Smart Sheet.
• Experience troubleshooting user permissions and role-based access systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.

• Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM
• Department: CE Restricted Operations (373A)
• Employment Type: Staff
• Staff Type: Term - Full-Time
• Term End Date: 06/30/2026
• Status: Exempt
• Pay: Monthly: $4,236.27 - $5,950.53
• Benefits Eligible: This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See Benefits home page for more information.
• ERB Statement: As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
• Background Check
  
  Required:
  
  Yes
• For Best Consideration Date: 2/23/2026
• Eligible for Remote Work: No

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application. To apply, please submit the following: (1) a cover letter addressing your qualifications, experience, and vision for the role, (2) a current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV), and (3) contact information for at least three Professional References.

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