University of California San Diego

Applications Programmer 2 - 140632

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of secure software development.
  • Experience in object-oriented programming and software development lifecycle.
  • Proficiency with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and adherence to software specifications.
  • Effective communication skills for interacting with both technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Experience with software version control systems.
  • Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Apply professional programming concepts to manage small and medium-sized projects.
  • Develop and support applications for AI and business-related educational projects.
  • Gather business requirements and map user stories effectively.
  • Design intuitive UI/UX specifications in accordance with departmental standards.
  • Implement front-end and API solutions ensuring functionality and security.
  • Automate and streamline administrative processes through technical contributions.
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance programming methodologies and outcomes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for extension or conversion to a permanent position based on departmental needs.
  • Collaboration in a rich and diverse educational environment.
  • Participation in innovative AI-related projects within the biological sciences sector.
Full Job Description
Payroll Title:
APPLICATIONS PROGR 2 TX Department:
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCI. Hiring Pay Scale
$37.40 - $43.29/ hour Worksite:
Campus Appointment Type:
Limited Appointment Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
TX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Mon-Fri

#140632 Applications Programmer 2
Filing Deadline: Wed 8/5/2026
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This is a 100% Limited position for 1 year. This appointment may be extended or converted to career status based on the needs of the department.

DESCRIPTION

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. Principal assignments will be to an education related AI project and making general programming contributions to business and education related support applications in the School of Biological Sciences.

The incumbent will develop and support diverse applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and/or Java, focusing on TypeScript/Java API backends and Angular-based frontends. Responsibilities span the full development lifecycle, from gathering business requirements and mapping user stories to designing intuitive UI/UX specifications in alignment with departmental design systems and standards. The main project involves front end and API work for an AI project; other projects aim to automate and streamline administrative processes across the school, requiring a blend of technical execution and functional problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript and related technologies used in modern web based front end development.
  • Willingness and demonstrated ability to embrace and consistently uphold the principles of community for a collaborative work environment.
  • Knowledge relating to the design development, modification and implementation of software including object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Demonstrated experience with version control.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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About University of California San Diego

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in San Diego, California. Established in 1960 near the pre-existing Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego is the seventh-oldest of the 10 University of California campuses and offers over 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enrolling approximately 38,325 students. UC San Diego is organized into six undergraduate residential colleges (Revelle, John Muir, Thurgood Marshall, Earl Warren, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Sixth College) and five academic divisions (Arts and Humanities, Biological Sciences, Jacobs School of Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences). The university operates 19 organized research units (ORUs), including the Center for Energy Research, Qualcomm Institute (a branch of the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology), and the San Diego Supercomputer Center.
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