Applications Programmer II, Success Pathways

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Studies at UCF is seeking an experienced Applications Programmer II to maintain, enhance, and expand UCF Success Pathways and related career-pathway technologies. This role involves developing secure, responsive web applications, creating and maintaining RESTful APIs and web services, automating data integrations, and supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases. The technology environment includes C#/.NET MVC, PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a defined, high-impact technology project and is well-suited for a developer who enjoys understanding existing systems, improving reliability and performance, modernizing applications, and building secure, maintainable, and sustainable solutions. The programmer will collaborate with program and technology partners to gather requirements, resolve technical challenges, and deliver enhancements that support students’ academic and career planning. This is a visiting and renewable position, estimated to last two years, and is funded by Contracts & Grants (C&G).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H 1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience developing web applications using C# and .NET MVC
• Proven development experience with PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, and jQuery
• Experience developing and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server databases, queries, stored procedures, and application integrations
• Experience troubleshooting, testing, securing, and improving production web applications
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical partners, manage development assignments independently, and create maintainable, well-documented solutions

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance web-based applications supporting UCF Success Pathways and related programs.
• Develop responsive, accessible functionality using technologies such as C#/.NET MVC, PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS, while maintaining reusable, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and web services that integrate applications with internal and external systems.
• Develop and automate integrations for degree-to-career information, labor market data, UCF catalog career pathways, Pegasus Launch Program resources, and other data sources, including processes for ongoing data updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, database, API, integration, and website issues.
• Perform testing, debugging, deployment, and maintenance of application updates while applying secure coding practices and ensuring application security, reliability, compatibility, and performance.
• Develop and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases, queries, stored procedures, and application database integrations.
• Monitor and improve data processing, application performance, reliability, and integrity to support web applications and automated integrations.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Pegasus Launch team and the Office of Undergraduate Studies to identify needs, gather requirements, align priorities, and support the development and enhancement of applications, integrations, and related technology solutions.
• Evaluate existing applications and technologies to identify opportunities for enhancements, modernization, automation, performance improvements, and long-term sustainability.
• Research, plan, and test new technologies and development approaches that support evolving program and organizational needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level