Application Developer Analyst I

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

This role involves assisting with the development, implementation, and maintenance of web-based, mobile, and interactive educational applications. The Application Developer Analyst I will develop and maintain application features using established programming languages, frameworks, and development tools, and support the integration of multimedia assets, interactive content, databases, APIs, and third-party services. The position also includes participating in application testing, debugging, and performance optimization, as well as assisting with deploying applications across multiple platforms and environments. Additionally, the role involves troubleshooting technical issues and implementing solutions under the guidance of senior developers. A key aspect of the role is supporting the development of educational games, simulations, and interactive learning experiences, assisting with implementing user interface and user experience designs into functional applications, and integrating various assets into software products. The role also requires participation in the evaluation and refinement of application features based on user feedback and testing results, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, participation in project planning and development discussions, and the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing applications using C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar programming languages.
Familiarity with mobile application development for iOS and Android.
Experience with source control systems such as Git.
Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and testing practices.
Experience implementing user interface and user experience designs.
Familiarity with cloud services, APIs, and database integration.
Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, with experience supporting the development, testing, or evaluation of AI-enabled applications.
Experience developing educational technologies, games, simulations, or interactive learning applications.
Knowledge of accessibility standards and design principles.
Experience working in higher education, research, or grant-funded environments.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of web-based, mobile, and interactive educational applications.
Develop and maintain application features using established programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
Support the integration of multimedia assets, interactive content, databases, APIs, and third-party services.
Participate in application testing, debugging, and performance optimization activities.
Assist with deploying applications across multiple platforms and environments.
Troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions under the guidance of senior developers.
Support the development of educational games, simulations, and interactive learning experiences.
Assist with implementing user interface and user experience designs into functional applications.
Integrate visual, audio, animation, and interactive assets into software products.
Participate in the evaluation and refinement of application features based on user feedback and testing results.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, researchers, instructional designers, and project managers.
Participate in project planning meetings, sprint reviews, and development discussions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, development notes, and deployment procedures.
Communicate project status, technical challenges, and recommendations to team members and stakeholders.