Full Stack Developer, Faculty Information Products

Department Summary

The Faculty Information Products team conceives, configures, monitors, defines, tests, delivers, monitors, optimizes, and refines Faculty Information Products and application technologies, including but not limited to mobile and web applications, collaboration tools, CRM products, budget/financial management products, HR applications, and other services. This department also works to optimize user experience, address digital accessibility needs, and establish the highest standards of quality assurance and release management for UCLA's administrative applications and technologies.
Position Summary

The Full Stack Developer, Faculty Information Products will design, develop, test, and integrate moderate to complex software solutions. The Full Stack Developer collaborates with team members to conduct thorough analyses of customer requirements, produces detailed design specifications, and develops reliable software code to deliver software solutions to customers across UCLA. The Full Stack Developer, Faculty Information Products will prepare technical documentation, provides ongoing support, and participates in full life-cycle development activities including moderately complex technical design, programming, unit and integration testing for Faculty Information Products. Additional responsibilities will include conducting research of emerging technologies and industry practices, making recommendations regarding best practices and technologies for adoption, and providing input to continual improvement activities for assigned projects.

The Full Stack Developer, Faculty Information Products will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling University stakeholders to effectively leverage Faculty Information products and applications. This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students. This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation

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Qualifications

Three years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: computer science, computer information systems, full stack development, or related field. (Required)

Experience with database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and ability to optimize data interactions. (Required)

Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)

Experience in complex higher education environments, serving academic and administrative functions of a large public university. (Preferred)

Five or more years Experience working in one or more of the following fields: computer science, computer information systems, etc. (Preferred)

Proficiency in building moderately complex front-end and back-end components of software applications. Strong command of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React framework. (Required)

Proficiency in server-side languages like Node.js, Python, Java, or similar for building robust back-end logic. (Required)

Knowledge of cloud services like AWS, DevOps processes for automation, build, deployment and monitoring. Ability to design appealing and intuitive user interfaces for optimal user experiences on the front end. (Required)

Proficient in the use of Java frameworks such as Spring, spring MVC, spring boot data structures using data stores and databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL or Oracle and data extract technologies like ETL, spring data, JDBC, hibernate. (Required)

Strong documentation skills for both front-end and back-end components, ensuring clarity for fellow developers and stakeholders. (Required)

Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)

Able to establish and advance positive working relationships and a strong rapport with team members, stakeholders, and customers. (Required)

Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices including schedule management, status reporting, and communication of project risks and issues. (Required)

Strong demonstrated problem-solving skills; scopes solutions based on knowledge of available resources and timelines. Able to ask questions, gather information, evaluate options, and make decisions with integrity. (Required)

Thinks creatively and proposes innovative ideas, including the incorporation of new technologies or processes. Is able to work with agility in a fast-paced environment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

Bachelor's Degree Information technology, computer science, public administration, business administration, communications, or related field, or equivalent combination of experience/training. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that includes regular visits to campus as needed (for those who work remotely, travel/lodging expenses are not eligible for reimbursement).
  
  NOTE: This position REQUIRES that a RESUME and COVER LETTER be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these two files ready to upload when applying.
• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and/or variable based upon operational needs.
Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered
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