Application Developer Analyst III

Application Developer Analyst III Apply now Job no: 539809 Work type:

Staff Full-Time Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:

Computer Science, Information Technology Department:

11050000 - RE-INFORMATION

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Classification Title:

Application Developer Analyst III Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:

Application Design, Development, and Support Designs, develops and supports scalable and maintainable web-based applications and reporting solutions that support research administration and faculty facing services. Responsibilities include requirements analysis and specification development; leadership and commitment to all aspects of the software development life cycle (SDLC) using industry best practices in a team environment; object-oriented design, development, and testing; data analysis, database design and SQL development; software testing and quality assurance; software documentation; end user technical support; and project management and team leadership. Reporting, Data Access, and Operational Support Develops and maintains accurate, reliable, and professional-grade queries, dashboards, and web-based reports that support operational oversight, reconciliation, management reporting, and compliance activities across the research enterprise. Ensures that reporting solutions are timely, well-documented, and aligned with institutional data standards and governance practices. Collaborates with functional stakeholders to translate reporting needs into technical solutions that improve visibility into research operations and support data-informed decision-making. Automation and System Enhancements Assists in the design, development, testing, and deployment of automated workflows, applications, and tools that improve efficiency, data quality, and productivity within research administration processes. Participates in requirements gathering and contributes to the evaluation, design, and implementation of information systems supporting research administration. Supports integration and enhancement efforts involving existing research enterprise platforms and custom-developed solutions. Maintains appropriate technical, operational, and user documentation for all systems, reports, and tools developed or supported. Planning, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement The position will participate in short-range planning and provide input to long-range planning regarding emerging data and systems issues. Contributes ideas and recommendations to improve system sustainability, scalability, security, accessibility and user experience, with a focus on tools and services that enhance faculty and staff success in line with UF Research priorities.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred:

Preferred candidates will have experience in developing and support modern web-based application using the Microsoft .NET stack, including ASP.NET and Blazor, and demonstrated proficiency with relational databases and SQL. Experience working with data-driven systems in a higher education environment is desirable. Candidates with experience translating business requirements into technical solutions; developing UX/UI friendly interfaces, accessible, and secure web applications; and supporting campus-facing tools that enhance faculty success are strongly preferred. Familiarity with software development best practices, AI development tools, version control, automated testing, documentation standars, and collaborative development is a team environment is expected. Experience with reporting, data integration, and automation to support institutional process is a plus. Special Instructions to

Applicants:

In order to be considered, applicants must provide a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is not a remote position and is located on the University of Florida main campus in Gainesville, FL. A criminal background check is required.

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07 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 21 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App