Software Developer and Support Specialist

Overview:

Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for supporting the IT needs of UC Irvine faculty, students, and staff. Our mission is to provide information technology leadership, services, and innovative solutions to promote the research, education, and community service goals of the University.

We provide the highest quality of services, support, and innovative solutions to ensure the success of our business partners in a courteous, accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Our primary technology stacks and tools include: Java, React, HTML / CSS, MySQL / MSSQL, Git, Jenkins, Zena, Jira, ServiceNow, Linux + Apache + Tomcat, Windows Server, MVC Design Pattern, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and RESTful API.

Responsibilities:

Resolves a variety of programming design and implementation issues. Works on programming assignments of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Enhances and maintains the key systems for the Graduate Division and Undergraduate Admission Office.

Qualifications:

Total Compensation

Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $30.56- $43.10 (Hourly).

Required:

• Knowledge of secure software development.
• Intermediate skills associated with the design, development, modification and deployment of software, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Experience with the identification and use of Java code libraries and open-source forums.
• Knowledge of other IT related areas.
• Demonstrated software repository skills. Demonstrated GitHub software repository skills. Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
• Experience with common Java and SQL programming tools.
• Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide fast and friendly service with accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively, overcome blockers and meet deadlines. Able to keep track of ongoing problems, requests, and projects. Ability to respond to requests, assignments, and projects with a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to be proactive, self-motivated, and persistent.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with management on a regular basis.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; skilled at working independently and keeping track of ongoing problems, requests, and projects. Ability to plan, conduct, and coordinate projects.
• Experience developing web services (RESTful API), Service-Oriented Architecture, and API development tools such as Postman, Curl, or Swagger.
• Ability to adapt and adjust quickly. Detail-oriented.
• Experience with Java, React, SQL, RESTful API, Object-Oriented Programming, MVC design pattern, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Apache, and Tomcat.
• Adhere to OIT’s cultural values: Collaboration, Respect, Trust, Transparency, Quality, Inclusiveness, Customer Centricity, and Learning and Growth.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 1-3 years of experience in all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• 1-3 years of experience supporting homegrown software solutions to ensure systems and services remain operational and compliant, timely, and accommodate campus growth.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute technical narrative to projects.
• Experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms.

Special Conditions:

• Must reside in California.
• May be required to work overtime, as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.