Java Developer - REMOTE

Location: Remote

Job ID: 45761

JOB POSTING

This position works remotely requiring a telecommuting agreement and adherence to the UCSC Telecommuting/Remote Work Guidelines. The employee shall be available in a full-time capacity during assigned telecommuting work hours (specific hours to be discussed with supervisor). While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working at the regular UCSC worksite.

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NOTIFICATIONS

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Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 12-08-2022

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JOB SUMMARY

Applies skills as a seasoned, experienced software professional with a full understanding of industry practices, community standards and relevant policies and procedures to medium-sized projects or portions of large projects with moderate scope and complexity. Resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates competency in selecting tools, methods and techniques to obtain results.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $68,400 - $94,645 / Annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: Remote

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 007300 (APPLICATIONS PROGR 3)

Travel: Up to 25% of the time

JOB DUTIES

85% - Software Development

• Plans, designs, develops, modifies, debugs, deploys and evaluates complex software for functional areas. Analyzes existing software or works to formulate logic for new complex systems and devises complex algorithms. Performs complex data analysis.
• Negotiates, develops and executes moderately complex test plans. Develops conversion and system implementation plans. Performs performance and integration testing and builds interfaces for a variety of internal and external constituents. Monitors and employs source code control techniques and configuration management.
• Supports general operations across the portfolio. Completes internal client requests to the required specifications. Drafts and updates technical documentation. Evaluates and responds to error messages, alerts, and inquiries from peer departments.

15% - Process Improvements

• Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for approval of system and programming documentation. Recommends and implements changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Negotiates with stakeholders on the creation of software specifications.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge of git, command line tooling, unit testing, Agile workflow.
• Demonstrated ability to program in one of the following: Java, Python, TypeScript or JavaScript.
• Intermediate knowledge of secure software development.
• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified ScrumMaster
• Preferred knowledge of: Groovy, OAuth2/OpenID, SAML, AD, SSO, Amazon RDS, RedShift, and Thymeleaf, Angular, AWS tasks.
• Skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Ability to work long periods of time at a computer with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to work remotely from a home office and be able to fulfill requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to meet operational needs, and work an alternate work schedule shift as required.
• Ability to travel nationally when required.
• Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting.
• The University of California has implemented a _Covid-19 covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.

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