Application Programmer Analyst

Job Title: Application Programmer Analyst I

Requisition Number: RE52464

Department Name: 7P275:

Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 46

Salary Range: $52,/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status : Full-Time

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Education:

BS

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Experience:

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; effectively communicating with individuals.

Shift: Monday–Friday, 40 hours a week (Typically 8:00am – 5:00pm)

Job Summary: The College of Public Health’s Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking an Application Programmer Analyst I to join our team developing applications for our DBHDID contract with the State of Kentucky. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges while also collaborating with team members and external stakeholders. Under the direction of the principal investigator and contract representative, you will:

• Assist during all stages within the Software Development Life Cycle including Construction, Testing, Debugging, and Development
• Utilize various web-based languages, frameworks, and libraries such as HTML, CSS, Less, JavaScript, Typescript, and jQuery
• Develop within Microsoft frameworks and platforms such as ASP.NET (Core, MVC, and Web Forms);
  Power Platform;
  Azure (App Service and Functions); and SQL Server Database Engine (T‑SQL)
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability based on stakeholder needs

This position will collaborate with cross-functional teams including other Application Programmers, Database Analysts, Database Administrators, and Project Managers on several projects.

This position will primarily be remote. This position is also 100% grant-funded by state contracts.

We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, open-source, and web standard technologies such as ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and T‑SQL to design and develop technologies.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience may substitute and 1 year’s experience in web-based systems object oriented web development using .NET, ASP

Final date to receive applications: 12/07/2025

Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.