Junior Software Developer - Web & Mobile

Overview

Classification

Title:

Application Developer Analyst I

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level software developer to join the UX & Portal Solutions team, a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems.

• Join an agile, collaborative development team focused on continuously improving the way our constituents interact with the University.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy full stack web applications using technologies including React and Node.js.
• Develop mobile experiences through responsive web apps and React Native mobile applications.
• Keep current with the latest trends in application development and draw on experience to deliver creative solutions.

Required:

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

• At least one year of experience with web or mobile app software development, UX (User Experience) principles and/or software testing and quality assurance.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React, React Native, Vue.js, Angular and/or Node.js as well as HTML and CSS.
• Familiarity with APIs - REST, Graph
  
  QL and/or SOAP.
• Understanding of best practices for software development including security, accessibility, version control, and following development standards.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is adaptable within an agile development team.

UFIT is led by the Senior Vice President and CIO. The eight departments comprising UFIT are:
Academic Technology;
Applications, Development, and Integrations;
Business Center;
Customer Experience and Resource Planning;
Data Platform and Analytics;
Information Security Office;
Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UFIT enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit the UFIT strategic plan.

One of America’s top universities, the University of Florida drives education, discoveries, health care, and community-building collaboration. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, with proximity to major metro areas. Learn more about Gainesville and what it offers.

UF provides various leave programs based on salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. The University offers a competitive benefits package.

Expected Salary: $61,000-$63,000; commensurate based on education and experience.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume or CV
• Professional References (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.