Senior Developer

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 - $174,200 annually. 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

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Experience Requirements

Experience

Minimum of 3 - 7 years of experience using NestJS or NodeJS, Angular with Material and Typescript.

Requirement

Experience

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.

Requirement

Experience

Minimum of 3+ years of experience utilizing Postgres or Mongo database.

Requirement

Experience

6 - 10 years of related experience.

Requirement

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of experience with AI web development and integrating AI/ML models or services into web applications via APIs.

Requirement

Preferred

Experience

Minimum of 3+ years of working knowledge of GitHub.

Requirement

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced knowledge of secure software development.
• Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope.
• Excellent project leadership and management skills.
• 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.
• Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms.
• Demonstrated software repository skills.
• Experience developing and executing complex test plans.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated complex problem- solving skills.
• Current working knowledge of the Ellucian Banner Student Information System or Student Information System.
• Advanced knowledge of NestJS & NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Mongo database.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of core AI/ML concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), embeddings, and model APIs.

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

Job Description Details

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.