Application Developer Analyst IV

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Computer Science, Information Technology, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department:  - RE-INFORMATION SERVICES

Classification

Title:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

This position will implement computer applications of varying complexity as required in support of the mission of UF Research. Responsibilities include design, development, coding, and testing. The incumbent will consult with management, departments, and other staff members throughout the development and implementation process. Instructs, directs, and monitors work of other analysts and programming team members. Provides technical mentoring, coordinates, and may assign work team members.

Provides expertise for the design and development of IT systems, within all levels of complexity. Leads definition of system scope and objectives based on user needs. Leads feasibility assessments, design options, development, testing, and quality assurance. Has solid understanding of business or function for application. Ensures all applications comply with UFIT Security standards, data governance policies, accessibility requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Manages software integration, external interface development, and technical documentation. Provides estimates of the analysis and development effort based on requirements. Drives development of new code/data/reports or reuse/enhancement of existing code. Participates or leads in component and architecture design, performance monitoring, and product evaluation. Ensures development of technical documentation (designs, specifications, processes).

Maintains, schedules, and executes UF Research production application programs. Makes changes prior to implementations and sees to proper disposition of output.

Designs and develops operational and analytical reporting, including data models, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses in support of Information Services and ACS leadership decision-making.

Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in a technical field. Working knowledge of database systems, client-server systems, and web-based application development. Demonstrated ability to develop applications using a variety of technologies including, but not limited to, the following skill sets that are STRONGLY preferred:

Knowledge of and demonstrable experience in delivering consistent and stable production-level services is required.

Ability to organize and manage complex activities and to complete assignments in a timely fashion with attention to detail and accuracy with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, applicants must provide their cover letter, resume and list of professional references.

A criminal background check is required.

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

This is not a remote work position, and is located on the University of Florida's Main Campus in Gainesville, FL.

Health Assessment

Required:

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes

Advertised: 12 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 26 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.