Software Developer - Hybrid or Remote in CA

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

Under direction and with a high degree of individual responsibility, the incumbent performs full-stack software development, including application design, analysis, programming, release planning, maintenance, and support for the Office of the Registrar. Solution scope includes the campus Student Information System's core applications, data stores, interfaces, and processes. The incumbent will lead and participate in the development and migration to new technologies of information systems and functionality, identifying strategies and opportunities for innovation and automation. Leads and participates in multiple cross-functional and cross-organizational mission critical projects.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience with full-stack, object-oriented programming at an advanced level with Microsoft technologies, including C#, .NET Framework or Core, ASP.NET MVC and/or WebForms, Web API, and Entity Framework.
• 2-4 years of experience with developing, supporting, and troubleshooting relational database systems, including Microsoft SQL Server.
• 2-4 years of experience with secure software development concepts and practices.
• 2-4 years of experience with front-end web technologies, including HTML5, Angular and/or React, Javascript, and CSS (Bootstrap, etc).
• 2-4 years of experience using version control methodologies, continuous integration, and software deployment tools.
• 2-4 years of experience with design and hands-on technical implementation of complex multi-tier applications.
• 2-4 years of experience providing high-quality service to customers, partners, and coworkers.
• 2-4 years of experience leading small-to-medium projects, including working well with others in a physically distributed team, and cooperating across team and organizational boundaries.
• 2-4 years of experience tailoring written and oral communication to effectively convey information to audiences of varying technical backgrounds.
• BS in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience developing for cloud-based platforms, such as Microsoft Azure.
• 1-3 years of experience in a higher education software development and support environment, especially hands-on development of information systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of secure software development.
• Demonstrated software repository skills.
• Demonstrated testing and test planning skills, including developing and executing unit tests.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and works well independently and as part of a team, motivated by providing high-quality service to customers, partners, and coworkers.
• Skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and deployment, including object-oriented programming concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to create effective written and oral communication to convey information to audiences of varying technical backgrounds at various levels in the organization.
• Experience collaborating and working through the Software Development Life Cycle with the project team and business users.
• Expert knowledge and recent experience with design and hands-on technical implementation of multi-tier applications.
• Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans.
• Demonstrated ability to follow software specifications.
• Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory conviction history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
• In-person final interview and / or in-person onboarding (first week) may be required.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

50% Software Applications Development

* Leads and participates in full lifecycle software development for complex, critical information systems.

* Leads and participates in the modernization of legacy software applications.

* Implements, enhances, and maintains distributed software applications and integration components with well-designed, testable, efficient code that meets department and industry practices and standards.

* Integrates complex transactional applications that interface with distributed data sources and external systems (e.g., external APIs, vendor integrations, identity management systems, campus systems and data stores, etc.).

* Provides ongoing information systems production support to help ensure operations of day-to-day functionality.

* Leads and participates in full lifecycle software development for complex, critical information systems.

* Leads and participates in the modernization of legacy software applications.

* Implements, enhances, and maintains distributed software applications and integration components with well-designed, testable, efficient code that meets department and industry practices and standards.

* Integrates complex transactional applications that interface with distributed data sources and external systems (e.g., external APIs, vendor integrations, identity management systems, campus systems and data stores, etc.).

* Provides ongoing information systems production support to help ensure operations of day-to-day functionality.

20% Systems Requirements Analysis and Reviews

* Gathers, documents, and analyzes user requirements and high-level designs to determine optimal technical solutions.

* Analyzes business processes to identify strategies and opportunities for innovation and automation.

* Works closely with software architects, unit development leads, system engineers, and database developers/administrators to determine the best systems solutions.

* Participates in design and code reviews to ensure clear interpretation of requirements and highest quality of application development.

20% Technical Analysis, Design and Projects Management

* Responsible for technical analysis, design, and implementation of complex information systems.

* Leads and participates in multiple projects and initiatives, including large cross-functional and cross-organizational mission critical projects.

* Works with architects, software engineers, and technical staff in refining, expanding and promoting integration standards, templates, models, patterns, best practices and guidelines for the development of distributed, web-based, service-oriented applications.

* Creates and updates design and project documentation.

* Participates in software engineering process improvements.

* Collaborates with project teams on project progress through Agile process participation (e.g. scrums, sprint planning, effort estimation).

10% Training and General Support

* Participates in or provides technical training.

* Performs other essential tasks as required to ensure the operability and functionality of applications and information systems.

Policy on Vaccination Programs

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs. As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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• UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 Information https://www.ucsb.edu/COVID-19-information
• University of California Policy on Vaccinations https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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Payroll Title: Applications Programmer 3

Position Number: 40029147

Job Code: 007300

Job Open Date: 6/6/25

Application Review Begins: 6/24/25; open until filled

Department Code (Name): INFO (OIST)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 (Non-Represented)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: Grade 22

Pay Rate / Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $86,330-$108,100/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $77,000-$139,200/yr.

Interview and Onboarding Process: In-person final interview and / or in-person onboarding (first week) may be required.

Work Location: This position is eligible for remote work within the state of California or a hybrid work arrangement within the Santa Barbara tri-county area (commutable distance to campus). Please note in your application a willingness to relocate if outside of CA.

Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

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