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University of California, Davis is hiring a Web Applications Developer (APPLICATIONS PROGR 3 TX). The role builds and supports web and mobile applications for the University of California system on the Risk and Safety Solutions team, whose platform of more than 40 risk management and environmental health and safety tools is used across all 10 UC campuses, five medical centers, and national labs. The developer works under the Associate Director of DevOps on medium-sized projects, using both traditional and AI-assisted programming techniques.

Highlights

Plan, design, develop, test, debug, and deploy secure web and mobile applications that meet enterprise needs, following industry best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring high performance and reliability.
Research and integrate emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools, to improve application functionality, code quality, and development processes.
Spend about 70 percent of the time on software development and analysis, 20 percent on collaboration and team engagement, and 10 percent on research and innovation.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
At least two years of full stack development experience in a production environment, using secure coding practices and AI tools, with JavaScript, TypeScript, REST APIs, GraphQL, and NoSQL databases.
Preferred experience includes three or more years of full stack work, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, reusable UI components, code reviews, and pair programming.
Preferred familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and infrastructure-as-code tools, along with the ability to critically evaluate and validate AI-generated code.
Hybrid position in Davis, California, with occasional evening and weekend overtime to meet critical project deadlines.
Salary range of $80,951.76 to $146,890.80 per year; candidates must already be authorized to work in the United States, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Web Applications Developer (APPLICATIONS PROGR 3 TX) Full Description

Job Summary

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Under the direction of the Associate Director of Dev Ops for Risk & Safety Solutions (RSS), the Web Applications Developer serves as a seasoned, experienced software professional responsible for developing and supporting complex web and mobile applications across the University of California system, using both traditional and agentic programming techniques. The incumbent works on medium-sized projects or portions of larger projects with moderate scope and complexity. They plan, design, develop, test, debug, and deploy secure web and mobile applications to meet enterprise needs, applying industry best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The incumbent collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring high performance and reliability. Researches and integrates emerging technologies, including AI-assisted development tools, to continuously improve application functionality, code quality, and development processes.

To be considered for this position, candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Apply By Date

11/13/2026 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least two years of full stack professional software development experience, including designing, developing, maintaining and troubleshooting applications in a production environment using secure coding practices and AI tools.
Experience developing full-stack applications using programming languages such as Javascript, Typescript, REST APIs, and GraphQL. and NoSQL databases.
Experience analyzing software requirements, developing technical solutions, and testing and troubleshooting applications throughout the software development lifecycle.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of professional full-stack software development experience, including designing, developing, maintaining and troubleshooting applications in a production environment using secure coding practices and AI tools.
Experience with automated testing frameworks, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, and DevOps tools.
Experience creating reusable libraries or UI components, participating in pair programming and code reviews, and ensuring maintainable, accessible, and high-quality code.
Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and infrastructure-as-code tools.
Demonstrated proficiency using AI-assisted development tools to work more efficiently across the software development lifecycle, including the ability to critically evaluate, test, and validate AI-generated code, and to apply responsible practices for data privacy, security, and institutional policy.

Key Responsibilities

70% - Software Development & Analysis
20% - Collaboration, Communication & Team Engagement
10% - Research & Innovation

Department Overview

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.

Position Information

Salary or Pay Range: $80,951.76/yr. - $146,890.80/yr.
Salary Frequency: Annual
Salary Grade: STEPS
UC Job Title: APPLICATIONS PROGR 3 TX
UC Job Code: 005438
Number of Positions: 3
Appointment Type: Staff: Career
Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
Shift (Work Schedule): M-F TBD
Location: Davis, CA
Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
Benefits Eligible: Yes
This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Work Environment

Occasional overtime, including weekends and evenings, may be necessary to meet critical project deadlines. 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.

Special Requirements

This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Equal Opportunity

The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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