Junior Integration and Application Developer

Position Information

Are you a budding developer ready to build the future of education with code and AI? We're looking for a forward-thinking Junior Integration and Application Developer to join our team and pioneer the next generation of the student experience. This isn't just about writing code; it's about creating intelligent solutions that help students thrive. As our new Junior Integration and Application Developer, you'll do more than just connect systems—you'll infuse them with intelligence. You will be a key player in the development of AI-powered features, helping us design, build, and deploy everything from predictive analytics to helpful chatbots. Working alongside our senior developers, you'll get the mentorship needed to grow your skills and launch a career on the cutting edge of technology. The Junior Integration and Application Developer is responsible for all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, production, and maintenance, with a specific focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. As a junior-level developer, this position works closely with senior developers to gain knowledge and experience to analyze, design, build and document specifications for applications and integrations using multiple technology stacks. This position will collaborate with fellow developers and business analysts to support discovery and requirement gatherings in an an agile development environment; assess the compatibility and integration of products/services in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications and systems; and contribute to the overall development portfolio. This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The full salary range for the Junior Integration and Application Developer is $30.13 - $52.73 per hour. However, the pay scale for this position is up to $36.88 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required.

Experience Requirements

• 2 - 4 years of related experience.
• Experience with NodeJS, Angular, and Javascript.
• Experience with cloud platforms, such as Google Cloud Platform. Preferred.
• Experience utilizing Postgres or Mongo databases.
• Experience with code repositories such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with AI Model Integration.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of secure software development.
• Intermediate skills associated with the design, development, modification and deployment of software, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of other IT related areas.
• Demonstrated software repository skills.
• Experience with common programming tools.
• Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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 and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of integration technologies, such as use of APIs.
• Knowledge of student information systems.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020. UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019. Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings. UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope

Applies professional programming concepts for small to medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects. 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.

Department Custom Scope

The Junior Integration and Application Developer is responsible for all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, production, and maintenance, with a specific focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. As a junior-level developer, this position works closely with senior developers to gain knowledge and experience to analyze, design, build and document specifications for applications and integrations using multiple technology stacks. This position will collaborate with fellow developers and business analysts to support discovery and requirement gatherings in an agile development environment; assess the compatibility and integration of products/services in order to ensure an integrated architecture across interdependent applications and systems; and contribute to the overall development portfolio.

Key skills/competency

• NodeJS
• Angular
• Javascript
• Google Cloud Platform
• AI Model Integration
• Secure Software Development
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Agile Development
• APIs
• SQL/NoSQL Databases