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OPS Software Developer - College of Medicine, Office of Research

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University of Florida

Gainesville, FL (In Person)

$60,008 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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OPS Software Developer - College of Medicine, Office of Research University of Florida - 4.2 Gainesville, FL Job Details Temporary | Full-time $28.85 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications Containerization systems Data integrity assurance Application Integration Data model design Stability testing Software engineering Data modeling Data Integration (Data management) Front-end component design Computer Science Engineering development testing Requirements design IT quality control Front-end state management Academic institution experience GitHub Actions Software implementation Application deployment Information Systems System testing Version control systems Software documentation Django Design usability Web applications System deployment Application Maintenance Front-end component implementation Colleges/universities DevOps automation

Full Job Description JOB NO:

540211

WORK TYPE:

Temp Full-Time

LOCATION

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

DEPARTMENT

29011700 - MD-OFFICE

OF RESEARCH CLASSIFICATION TITLE

OPS-Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical

JOB DESCRIPTION

The College of Medicine's Office of Research is seeking a motivated Software Developer to assist with the ongoing development and enhancement of vital data platforms. These platforms power essential research functions providing quick access to research metrics, grant data, and institutional insights that drive faculty productivity and administrative decisions. About this

Role:

In this hands-on role, you will assist with system maintenance, improve existing features, and help implement new functionality. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing technical credentials to gain real-world experience in a high-impact research environment. Assist team with developing and enhancing existing software modules to improve performance, usability, and functionality. Collaborate with research and administrative staff to gather requirements for new features and implement them effectively. Support data integration efforts by connecting platforms with various institutional data sources. Conduct testing and quality assurance to ensure platform stability and data accuracy. Document code, workflows, and processes to support long-term platform sustainability. Participate in team meetings and contribute technical insights to support project planning and decision-making. Build and maintain internal javascript/typescript-based applications. Work with our engineering team to design, implement, and test new features. Read and interpret official documentation to take informed technical decisions. Write maintainable, and well-reasoned code.

EXPECTED SALARY

$28.85 per hour

PREFERRED

The ideal candidate will possess: A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL) Familiarity with web development frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Django, Flask) Understanding of relational databases and basic data modeling concepts Experience with version control tools such as Git Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Interest in academic research, data analytics, or higher education systems Ability to manage time effectively and work independently on assigned tasks Previous experience working on software projects in a team or academic setting is a plus Git proficiency: Able to manage branches, use rebase, and maintain a linear commit history.

SQL:

Understanding of

JOIN, GROUP BY, ORDER

BY, and window functions.

JavaScript/TypeScript:

Solid grasp of asynchronous programming patterns (async/await, promises).

React:

Able to build components, manage state, and work with modern React patterns. Ability to learn from documentation and justify design or implementation choices. Docker for local development or deployment workflows. GitHub Actions for CI/CD automation

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS

To be considered, please upload the following documents with your application: Cover Letter Resume Contact information for three professional references Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.