#CA-PSTHIS IS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RISK & SAFETY SOLUTIONS ONLY.
Job SummaryUnder direction of the Associate Director of Dev Ops for Risk & Safety Solutions (RSS), serve as a technical leader for RSS development efforts, providing mentoring, guidance, architecture, and design direction that shapes the high-level development of applications used across all 10 UC campuses and 6 medical centers to ensure the safety and compliance of staff, students, and patients. Applies advanced software concepts and agentic programming techniques to projects of broad scope and complexity, exercising a high degree of autonomy in selecting the tools, methods, and technical approaches used to resolve complex, often unprecedented problems. Brings recognized expertise in specific technical areas to bear on in-depth evaluation of variable factors affecting system design and performance.
Apply By Date10/5/2026 at 11:59pm
THIS IS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF RISK & SAFETY SOLUTIONS ONLY.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Information Technology or related field.
- Experience programming JavaScript web applications using responsive single page application frameworks (such as Angular, ReactJS, Ember).
- Experience programming Java web applications using a combination of related technologies including HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring Framework.
- Experience with JavaScript and Java testing frameworks (such as Mocha, Jasmin, Karma, JUnit); Experience designing and implementing complex database application systems and user-centered Web interfaces including the integration of advanced web applications.
- Experience reviewing and producing technical policies, recommendations and analysis; Experience developing architectural solutions based on multi-tier architecture and web development tools.
- At least three years of professional software development experience, including maintaining and troubleshooting applications in a production environment using a combination of full-stack and AI technologies.
- Knowledge of programming techniques including analysis, flow charting, design, work measurement, data collection, and workflow processing.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience interpreting business functions and objectives to technical solutions. Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL RDBMS experience, including SQL, stored procedures, and ORM experience.
- Experience training and/or mentoring technical staff.
- Systems analysis and data processing skills to translate manual operations to automated processes. Ability to use machine learning frameworks or AI-assisted development tools in software projects.
Key Responsibilities - 60% - Lead Web Application Developer
- 20% - Systems Architecture
- 20% - Mentoring
Department OverviewRisk and Safety Solutions was founded to support the University of California, one of the world's leading research institutions. Meeting the challenges presented by the institution's vast breadth of EH&S and Risk Management activities required a creative spirit and new ways of thinking. Today that spirit continues as we expand our expertise to new activities and a wider range of business needs in the public and private sector.
To be considered for this position, candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $97,500.00/yr. - $182,700.00/yr.
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: APPLICATIONS PROGR 4 TX
- UC Job Code: 006438
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F, hours TBD
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
BenefitsOutstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees .
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
Physical Demands - Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Never 0 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Never 0 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
Environmental Demands - Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work EnvironmentUC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Occasionally work flexible, alternate, and/or extended hours including nights and weekends to address specific operational needs.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position - This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
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