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ID 37093960
Category Information Technology Organization Info Technology Solutions Department Student Information Systems Dept Location Remote/Hybrid Salary $96,000
- $179,400 Date Posted 2026-02-26T12:00:00.000Z Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule 8AM
- 5PM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Other Information Qalifies for
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No Position Information The Student Information Systems, Campus Integration Applications team is recruiting an experienced Senior Developer to lead the technical design and development of our enterprise-grade software solutions. This is a hands-on, senior-level role focused on modernizing university systems using a stack of NestJS, Angular, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, while integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to automate and enhance student services. As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, from architectural planning to production deployment. You will engineer scalable web applications and design robust RESTful APIs that serve as the bridge between user interfaces and backend applications, AI services, such as LLMs and semantic search engines. The role requires deep technical expertise to deploy and manage applications on major Google Cloud Platform and a strong command of secure software development practices. Beyond modern development, this position requires technical adaptability. You will act as a bridge between new technology and established infrastructure, maintaining and integrating with legacy systems as business needs dictate. As a technical leader, you will define complex software specifications, oversee code quality and GitHub workflows, and mentor junior developers to ensure the team adheres to industry best practices. This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The full salary range for the Senior Developer is $93,200
However, the pay scale for this position is up to $131,208 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Requirements Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Experience Minimum of 3
- 7 years of experience using NestJS or NodeJS, Angular with Material and Typescript. Minimum of 3
- 7 years of experience deploying and managing applications on a major cloud platform preferably on Google Cloud Platform, but AWS or Azure are also acceptable. Minimum of 3+ years of experience utilizing Postgres or Mongo database. 6
- 10 years of related experience.
Minimum of 1 year of experience with AI web development and integrating AI/ML models or services into web applications via APIs. Minimum of 3+ years of working knowledge of GitHub. Minimum Requirements Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Current working knowledge of the Ellucian Banner Student Information System or Student Information System. Experience developing and executing complex test plans. Excellent project leadership and management skills. Advanced knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated software repository skills. Demonstrated complex problem
Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms. Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope. Advanced knowledge of NestJS & NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Mongo database. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs. Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans. Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums. Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Current working knowledge of the Ellucian Banner Student Information System or Student Information System. Experience developing and executing complex test plans. Excellent project leadership and management skills. Advanced knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated software repository skills. Demonstrated complex problem
Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms. Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope. Advanced knowledge of NestJS & NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Mongo database. Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs. Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans. Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums. Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel. UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud. UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings. UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility.
- U.S. News 2020 UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid.
- Business Insider 2019 Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation.
- Center for World University Rankings UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Certification Requirements Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 Job Description Details General Information Job Title
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Job Code 000652 Grade 24 Department Head Adelaida Diaz Supervisor Johannes Pikel Generic Scope Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. Custom Scope Applies advanced software concepts and objectives to medium to large projects of broad scope and complexity. Regularly resolves highly complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Selects tools, methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results. Department Custom Scope As a Senior Developer, this crucial position entails the technical leadership, development, and support of enterprise-scale Student Information Systems that leverage Artificial Intelligence to enhance capabilities and user experience. Your primary responsibilities will encompass but not limited to:
Architecting & Developing:
Designing, building, and deploying intricate, scalable software solutions using a modern stack of NestJS, Angular, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL. As well as but not limited to developing robust APIs to support system functionality.
AI Integration:
Integrating LLMs and AI APIs into production web applications to power features such as chatbots, semantic search, and recommendation engines.
Technical Leadership:
Providing technical direction on complex projects, establishing software specifications, and offering mentorship to junior developers.
System Adaptability:
Bridging the gap between modern infrastructure and legacy systems; adapting to support and maintain established enterprise applications as business needs dictate.
Collaboration & Quality:
Collaborating closely with various stakeholders, IT Solutions teams, and university constituents to facilitate the entire development lifecycle and deliver high-impact solutions. You will review code to ensure consistency with departmental guidelines and industry best practices, while maintaining comprehensive system documentation. You will frequently be involved in project meetings and expected to be able to provide accurate project estimates and project status reports. Key Responsibilities Applies advanced software concepts to plan, design, develop, modify, debug, deploy and evaluate highly complex software for functional areas. Analyzes existing highly complex software or works to formulate logic and devises algorithms for new highly complex software systems. Performs highly complex data analysis and tests/debugs highly complex software, working directly with management. Initiates, analyzes, designs and applies highly complex data sources. Applies and enforces complex programming security practices. Review software application code prior to implementation to verify consistency and conformance to departmental guidelines and policies as well as industry best practices. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for approval of system and programming documentation. Design, build, test, and maintain scalable and responsive web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies. Integrate third-party AI APIs (Google Gemini) and in-house models into web applications to power features like chatbots, semantic search, content generation, and recommendation engines. Develop and maintain robust RESTful APIs to serve as the bridge between the user interface and our AI/ML services on the back end 35% Understands and applies industry practices, community standards and department policies and procedures in depth. May serve as technical lead for multiple software development projects of moderate to broad scope. May lead a team of software development professionals. Enforces project plans. Ensure applications are performant, secure, and scalable. Continuously research and evaluate the latest trends and technologies in web development and artificial intelligence to keep our products modern and reliable. 25% Specifies, develops and executes complex test plans. Develops conversion and system implementation plans. Performs or directs highly complex data modeling, performance and integration testing and builds interfaces. Determines source code control techniques and configuration management design and changes. Leads the overall solution implementation including development of specifications, data models, schedules, test plans, and change management requests. 20% Prepares and approves or obtains approval for system and programming documentation. Initiates and oversees changes in development, maintenance and system standards. Sets the technical requirements for complex software specifications. Collaborates with Information Technology Solutions teams, university and campus constituents to create and design appropriate solutions and coordinates the software development lifecycle activities. 20% Special Conditions Must pass a background check. Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.
