University of California San Diego

Applications Programmer 2 - 140632

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in programming roles is preferred, showcasing understanding of secure software development.
  • Intermediate-level skills in software design, modification, and deployment, particularly in object-oriented programming.
  • Proficiency in common programming tools and experience with version control systems is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow technical specifications accurately and efficiently.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Self-motivated and capable of both independent work and collaboration within teams.
  • Solid experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and related web development technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Apply programming concepts to contribute to small to medium-sized projects and AI initiatives.
  • Resolve various programming design and implementation challenges throughout project lifecycles.
  • Engage in the full development lifecycle from requirement gathering to user story mapping and UI/UX design.
  • Develop and support diverse applications primarily using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Java, focusing on API backend and Angular frontends.
  • Automate and streamline administrative processes in the School of Biological Sciences through effective programming solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure applications align with departmental design standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for the position to be extended or converted to career status based on departmental needs.
  • Work in a collaborative educational environment focused on innovation in biological sciences and technology.
  • Limited appointment offers a chance to gain valuable experience in AI project contributions.
  • Engage in a role that emphasizes both technical execution and functional problem-solving skills.
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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