Intranet Applications Specialist - Web jobs in Sacramento, CA

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Risk and Safety Solutions was founded to support the University of California, one of the world’s leading research institutions. Meeting the challenges presented by the institution’s vast breadth of EH&S and Risk Management activities required a creative spirit and new ways of thinking. Today that spirit continues as we expand our expertise to new activities and a wider range of business needs in the public and private sector.

THIS POSITION IS NOT A VISA OPPORTUNITY

JOB SUMMARY

Under direction of the Associate Director of DevOps, work within an agile team to develop complex Web Application software for an enterprise wide deployment at 10 UC campuses and 5 medical centers, support multiple departments within Risk Management at UCOP, participate in designing, coding and documenting specifications of applications, and deliver robust solutions to meet the needs of the University of California. Also, champion test-driven development at all levels of testing including Unit, Integration and End to End testing and work closely with senior developers to gain knowledge and experience. Research and learn department technologies along with new technologies and processes that benefit the development of your applications. Collaborate with the application development team through all phases of the software development cycle, and complete tasks for the development project with guidance from team members, department leadership and stakeholders to produce quality software.

POSITION INFORMATION

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit for extended periods of time working/operating a personal computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasional travel required.
• Work flexible schedule.
• Work extended hours to meet project priorities.
• Personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Experience programming complex web applications using a combination of related technologies including but not limited to:- Responsive Single Page JavaScript Application Frameworks such as Angular or React.- Java 8 - NODE- MVC architectural software development pattern- HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Protractor, Karma, Jasmine, or Mocha, Junit.
• Experience with designing databases using NoSQL and RDBMS including experience with ORM and stored procedures.

Preferred:

• Completed 40 units or more of college level coursework in computer science.
• Experience interpreting business functions and objectives to technical solutions.
• Experience applying application development methodologies and standards.
• Experience and skills in training, mentoring and motivating technical staff.
• Systems analysis and data processing skills to translate manual operations to automated processes.
• Interpersonal communications skills to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with administration, staff, visitors and volunteers using tact, diplomacy, and good judgement during interactions in the performance of a wide variety of programs and support functions.
• Skills to analyze complex information or problems in an objective manner and derives logical conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities, selecting courses of action for pursuit or recommendations to others, and to resolve conflicts.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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