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Application Programmer Analyst I

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $52K - $86K

💻 Other

🗓️ October 2nd, 2025

Python SQL TypeScript

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Application Programmer Analyst I. The role involves supporting multiple research projects by assisting in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle, utilizing web-based languages and frameworks, developing on Linux systems and cloud platforms, optimizing applications for performance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including faculty and data scientists.

Highlights
  • Assist in all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Utilize technologies including HTML, ReactJS, Python Flask, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, and jQuery.
  • Develop on Linux platforms using Python Flask, Power Platform, Azure App Service and Functions, and SQL Server Database Engine (T-SQL).
  • Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, BETA testing, and presenting project demos.
  • Collaborate with programmers, data scientists, biostatisticians, and faculty on research projects.
  • Knowledge required of Microsoft, Linux, open-source, and web standard technologies like ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and T-SQL.
  • Salary range between $52,021 and $85,800 per year.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of related experience.
  • Works within the College of Public Health, Public Health Analytics and Informatics department.
  • Position primarily remote with standard Monday to Friday hours and occasional additional hours.

Application Programmer Analyst I Full Description

Application Programmer Analyst I
Job Title  | Application Programmer Analyst I
Requisition Number  | RE51825
Working Title  |
Department Name  | 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics
Work Location  | Lexington, KY
Grade Level  | 46
Salary Range  | $52,021-85,800/year
Type of Position  | Staff
Position Time Status  | Full-Time
Required Education  | BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:  | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience  | 1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification  | None.
Physical Requirements  | Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs.
Shift  | Primarily Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed.

Job Summary  | The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking an Application Programmer Analyst I to join a team working on multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges while working under the guidance of faculty and senior research staff. In this role the analyst will:
• Assist during all stages within the Software Development Life Cycle• Utilize various web-based languages, frameworks, and libraries such as HTML, ReactJS, Python Flask, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, and jQuery• Develop within Linux systems and platforms such as Python Flask; Power Platform; Azure (App Service and Functions); and SQL Server Database Engine (T-SQL)• Use research-based techniques to assist the development and longevity of stakeholder applications• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical and academic documentation• Assist with BETA tests and aggregate feedback• Optimize applications for performance and scalability• Present project demos and assist with research proposals

This position will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including other programmers, data scientists, biostatisticians, and faculty engaged in the research projects. This position will primarily be remote.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities  | Knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, open-source, and web standard technologies such as ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and T-SQL
to design and develop technologies.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?  | No
Preferred Education/Experience  | Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience may substitute and 1 year’s experience in web-based systems object oriented web development using .NET, ASP.
Deadline to Apply  | 10/05/2025
Our University Community  | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Please indicate the number of years of paid, full-time work experience you have with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). 
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years
  2. * Please describe an experience which required working across multiple web-based languages, frameworks, and libraries. 
    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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