Application developer

Application Programming Interface (API) Developer

University of California Los Angeles

Department Summary

Situated on 419 acres, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is enriched by the cultural diversity of the dynamic greater Los Angeles area, as well as the geographic advantages of Southern California.

One of the world's preeminent public research universities, UCLA is an international leader in breadth and quality of academic, research, health care, wellness, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs, with more than 5,200 faculty members who teach approximately 47,500 students in the UCLA College and 12 professional schools.

UCLA is consistently ranked among the top institutions nationally for research funding, having generated $1.7 billion in research grants and contracts in the last fiscal year alone.

The Information Technology Services (ITS) department at UCLA is a vital part of the university community, providing essential technology services and support to ensure the campus can effectively pursue its mission.

It is UCLA's spirited tradition of thought leadership and commitment to excellence that enables an ambitious and resourceful approach to transforming our networked, ever-changing campus environment.

Position Summary

Enterprise Data & Analytics leads campus-wide enterprise data and analytics including data governance, architecture, data and application integration, database administration, and business intelligence such as reporting and analytics.

This team sets the tone for UCLA's data culture, further ingraining data usage into the university's ways of working. The Enterprise Data & Analytics team manages the technology, processes, and support needed to equip university stakeholders with thorough, secure, and accessible data.

The Data Integrations team enables the collaboration and unification of systems through secure data delivery by leveraging several integration strategies including but not limited to manual data integration, middleware data integration, application-based integration, uniform access integration, and common storage integration.

This team increases the value of distributed UCLA data by connecting it with other sources of information or campus systems.

The Application Programming Interface (API) Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that enable integration and communication between various software applications within the university's IT ecosystem.

This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, system administrators, database administrators, and other stakeholders, to identify API requirements, develop API solutions, and ensure the reliability and security of APIs.

The API Developer will positively impact UCLA's operations and culture by enabling University stakeholders to effectively leverage data and insights in service of the university's academic mission.

This team member will advance the University's mission by delivering exceptional information technology services comprehensively and consistently across faculty, staff, and students.

This role will execute UCLA's vision while modeling UCLA's culture and values.

Salary & Compensation

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years Experience working in one or more of the following fields : application programming interfaces, information technology, IT service management, or related field. (Required)


• Experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining APIs using industry standard API frameworks and tools. (Required)


• Experience writing test cases for new and existing code to ensure compatibility and stability. (Required)


• Experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms. (Required)


• Experience participating in activities to advance an inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. (Required)


• 5+ years Experience working in one or more of the following fields : application programming interfaces, information technology, IT service management, or related field. (Preferred)


• Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages commonly used in API development, such as Java, Python, or Node.js. (Required)


• Understanding of web services architecture, RESTful API design principles, and API documentation standards (e.g., Swagger, RAML, OpenAPI).

Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT) and API security best practices. (Required)

Familiarity with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Microsoft SQL Server) and data integration techniques (e.

g., ETL). Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and code repository management. (Required)

• Foundational knowledge of the development and configuration of software solutions. Demonstrated ability to identify software and hardware interdependences in a moderately complex multi-platform environment. (Required)


• Ability to understand and work with large, complex systems, including preparing data models without assistance. (Required)


• Foundational understanding of security concepts and secure code development techniques. (Required)


• Strong written and verbal communication skills and is able to communicate technical information and ideas to a diverse community of colleagues and stakeholders. (Required)


• Strong organizational skills and is able to balance competing priorities and support concurrent projects. Experience working in a project-based environment using leading project management practices (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check : Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.


• Live Scan Background Check : A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

Schedule

8 : 00 A.M. to 5 : 00 P.M. PT, Monday through Friday and / or variable based upon operational needs.

Union / Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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Last updated : 2024-04-08