Junior Web Application Developer (APPLICATIONS PROGR 2)

Under the direction of the DevOps Manager, the Junior Web Application Developer will be part of an agile team developing complex web application software for deployment across 10 UC campuses and 5 medical centers. This role involves supporting multiple departments within Risk Management at UCOP, participating in the design, coding, and documentation of application specifications, and delivering robust solutions to meet the University of California's needs. Responsibilities also include championing test-driven development, collaborating with senior developers, researching and learning department technologies, and working with the application development team throughout the software development cycle to produce quality software.

Applicants must possess authorization to work in the United States.

Apply By: 10/22/2025 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Experience programming complex web applications using technologies such as Angular or React, Java 8+, NODE, MVC, HTML5 and CSS3. Experience with database design using NoSQL and RDBMS, including ORM and stored procedures. Skills in automated testing tools such as Protractor, Karma, Jasmine, or Mocha, Junit.

Preferred Qualifications: Completed 40+ units of college coursework in computer science. Experience interpreting business functions to technical solutions. Experience with application development methodologies and standards, training, mentoring, and motivating technical staff. Skills in systems analysis, data processing, and interpersonal communication.

Key Responsibilities:

• 90% - Analytical and Development Support
• 10% - Other Duties as Assigned

Department Overview: Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS), founded in 2008, provides innovative technology solutions for Risk Management and EH&S activities. RSS has expanded its clientele to offer business solutions and expertise. Visit https://www.riskandsafety.com/ for more information.

Salary or Pay Range: $30.60-$53.69/hr.

Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Position: Staff: Career

Location: Davis/Hybrid

Benefits: Outstanding benefits and perks are available. Includes various insurance plans, leave benefits, and professional development opportunities. Learn more by visiting the provided links in the job description.

Physical Demands: (as described in the original document)

Mental Demands: (as described in the original document)

Work Environment: UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Occasional overtime may be required. Hybrid-working arrangements are available.

Special Requirements: (as described in the original document)

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: (as described in the original document)

Culture of Opportunity and Belonging: UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The UC Davis Health Informatics program, part of the Graduate Group in Health Informatics, is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to equip students with the skills and experiences necessary for success in healthcare, leadership, or research. Our faculty, based in various departments across the university including the Division of Health Informatics, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the College of Engineering, are committed to improving human health through diverse research programs. These programs encompass clinical research informatics, electronic health records, simulation and modeling, clinical decision support, computer security and privacy, personal and mobile health, imaging and geographic systems, public health systems, and population health. Students benefit from access to a wide range of expertise, systems, and data at the intersection of health and technology. We welcome students to explore faculty research interests and potential collaborations.

Graduates with advanced degrees from UC Davis find employment in universities, medical facilities, industry, and government. UC Davis, with its extensive resources including a health system serving 2.5 million patients, and programs in environment, ecology, biology, and agriculture, offers a unique environment for studying the impact of the environment on health. Students in the Health Informatics program are mentored by a major research professor and an academic advisor. For further inquiries, please contact the graduate program coordinator at healthinformatics@ucdavis.edu.

Sincerely,
Nicholas Anderson, Ph.D.
Chair, Health Informatics Graduate Group