Application Programmer Analyst

Posting Details

Job Title: Application Programmer Analyst I
Requisition Number: RE53254
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
Required

Education:

BS
Required Related

Experience:

1 year
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: Sitting and/or standing for long periods; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift: Primarily Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (additional hours as needed)
Final date to receive applications: 02/27/2026

The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking an Application Programmer Analyst I to join our team developing applications for multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges.

• Shared responsibility with senior developer during all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle: construction, testing, debugging, and development.
• Take on special assignments in frontend development and UI design under the guidance of senior developers, ensuring high-quality user experiences and alignment with project objectives.
• Utilize web-based languages, frameworks, and libraries such as HTML, React
  
  JS, Python Flask, CSS, JavaScript, Type Script, jQuery, and Go.
• Develop within Linux systems and platforms such as Python Flask, Power Platform, Azure App Service and Functions, and SQL Server Database Engine (T‑SQL).
• Prepare workflow documents using knowledge of user capabilities, subject matter, development technologies, and logic.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.

This position will collaborate with cross‑functional teams including other application programmers, data scientists, and faculty engaged in the research projects. The role will primarily be remote.

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

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

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 federal and state constitutions and 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.