Senior Web Applications Developer (APPLICATIONS PROGR 5)

Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) was founded in 2008 to provide innovative technology solutions supporting the University of California (UC), one of the world’s leading research institutions. Meeting the challenges presented by the institution’s vast breadth of Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) activities related to cutting-edge research and healthcare services required a creative spirit and new ways of thinking. RSS is currently leading the development of an intelligent platform with over 40 solutions for Risk Management and EH&S in use across all 10 UC Campuses, 5 Medical Centers, and National Labs.

Since 2017, that entrepreneurial spirit has continued as RSS has expanded its clientele by offering innovative business solutions and expertise to a comprehensive range of business clients in the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally. You can learn more about RSS by visiting https: https:www.riskandsafety.com . 

THIS POSITION IS NOT A VISA OPPORTUNITY

Under the direction of the DevOps Managers at Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS), in collaboration with the department Architects and Lead Developers, the Senior Web Applications Developer provides expert mentorships, training, and overall direction to the application development teams. This role leads the planning and integrating of the most complex and mission-critical systems to ensure all current and proposed development meets and exceeds current standards. Pioneers industry best practices, guides technology decisions and communicates strategic technology standards, frameworks and principles to be used by development teams to maximize efficiency as an organization.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires working extended periods of time working/operating a personal computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasional overtime, including weekends and evenings may be necessary to meet reporting, budget, and fiscal close deadlines.
• Vacation may be limited during fiscal close process (May-July).
• This position is eligible for hybrid-working arrangements.
• Adhere to workplace safety practices, read information communicated about workplace safety, complete required safety training on time, and report any workplace safety issues promptly to their supervisor or the designated safety coordinator.
• UC 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems, or related field.
• Four or more years of experience as a senior programmer, developing multiple applications and integrating with external software/systems a minimum of (1) year of experience using test-driving development methodology.
• Three or more years of experience leading projects and working collaboratively with large and distributed technical and non-technical staff to meet project and organizational goals while maintaining a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience managing application programming and implementing the full software development life cycle methodology while working with a diverse team, including test engineers, UI/UX - Designers, Product Owners, and Customer Support.
• Experience mentoring/leading junior and mid-level developers and promoting professional growth.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skilled in the use of software packaging and release management processes; including utilizing issue tracking, release tracking, continuous integration, and documentation (e.g. Jira, GitHub, BitBucket, Confluence).
• Oral and written interpersonal communication skills to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:   

• Experience with technology and communications in a university and healthcare setting and handling academic, Protected Health Information (PHI), and other sensitive data.
• Experience defining and modeling business unit needs with appropriate techniques to produce design and technical specifications and prepare documentation for use in the design and construction phase of systems development.
• Experience researching and implementing a new technology that solves a specific problem and championing that technology for wider adoption and ownership.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge of distributed computing architectures, including client/server and World Wide Web.
• Skills to discover, identify, and establish scope of problems and define solutions to highly complex problems.
• Skilled in building loosely coupled, service-oriented distributed systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. 

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected .

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.  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 covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.