Junior Applications Developer Jobs

Reporting to the Head of Software Development & Library Systems, the Junior Applications Developer contributes to the technical design and development of software developed by the UCLA Library. The incumbent works collaboratively with other members of the Software Development unit, as well as with colleagues in the Digital Library Program, and stakeholders in various units across the Library.
The Junior Applications Developer is a member of the Software Development & Library Systems (SDLS) unit. The SDLS unit is comprised of 10 Software Developers, 3 Sysadmins, and 2 UX Designers, who are grouped into three development sub-teams: 1) the Applications Team, which builds end-user applications, 2) the Services Team, which builds backend services and APIs used by internal and external applications; 3) the Systems Team, which builds internal applications and middleware, manages COTS systems, and performs experimental projects. In addition to the four development sub-teams, SDLS also includes the Dev Support Team (systems administrators) and the UX Team. Members from those two groups are embedded in the four development teams.
The unit follows a Kanban method of Agile development, wherein each sub-team meets weekly for backlog grooming and the entire unit meets for daily standups and monthly retrospectives. The unit strives for a DevOps culture of collaboration, feedback & improvement, and continual learning. Evidence of this culture includes stakeholders participating in backlog grooming and standups, regular monitoring of retrospective action items, and team-wide isolated time for learning and experimentation. The team also embraces a remote-first culture, with permanently remote members across 4 time zones.
The Software Development & Library Systems unit is part of the Digital Initiatives and Information Technology (DIIT) department, which is comprised of over 50 staff members in five functional units: 1) the Software Development Team, as described above, 2) the Core Ops Team, which supports the network and manages the servers and storage in the datacenter, 3) the Core Services Team which provides IT hardware support and enterprise application support to Library staff and lends laptops and other hardware to students, 4) the Data Science Center which provides training, consultation, and a data repository for campus researchers, and 5) the Digital Library Program which works with partners, both internal to UCLA and across the globe, to execute projects that digitize, describe, and publish archival materials.
As a member of the Applications Team, the Junior Applications Developer's primary responsibility is contributing to the development of public-facing web applications, including the UCLA Library website, the Film & Television Archive website, and multiple repositories of digitized collections.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
22
Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
1. Bachelor's degree in computer science/programming, information science, and 3 years experience OR equivalent education and experience.
Required
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form with users, peers, and management about technology.
Required
3. Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs.
Required
4. Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and commitment to thorough software testing.
Required
5. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Required
6. Ability to write clear technical documentation.
Required
7. Fundamental knowledge of distributed systems and software architecture.
Required
8. Proficiency with JavaScript and CSS and experience with one of the following programming languages, Java, Python, Ruby
Required
9. Experience with one of the following web frameworks: Vue.js, Vert.x, Django, Rails.
Required
10. Understanding of RESTful web API.
Required
11. Basic knowledge of SQL and relational database technology.
Required
12. Proficient with Git and Github.
Required
13. Ability to get to work reliably and on time and to be present in the workplace during normal working hours.
Required
14. Ability to follow directions from supervisors and to provide clear directions to staff and student employees.
Required
15. Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and managers.
Required
16. Ability to work harmoniously and as a team player, thrive in a team-based environment, and skill in fostering teamwork among others.
Required
17. Desire and ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to everyday work.
Required
18. Experience with modern build tools (Maven, WebPack, etc.).
Preferred
19. Basic understanding of browser rendering behavior and performance.
Preferred
20. Basic knowledge of application security and monitoring.
Preferred
21. Basic knowledge and experience with Docker.
Preferred
22. Basic knowledge and experience with continuous integration and deployment tools (Jenkins, Github Actions).
Preferred
Additional Posting Information
Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered
Application Deadline:
05-20-2023
External Posting Date: