Application Programmer Analyst I

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Application Programmer Analyst I to join the College of Public Health’s Public Health Analytics and Informatics team. This role develops and maintains applications supporting state-funded public health projects, including the DBHDID contract with the State of Kentucky.

Responsibilities include SDLC-driven development, testing, and collaboration with principal investigators, contract stakeholders, and DevOps teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft and open-source tech and web standards.
• Understanding of software design concepts and SDLC.
• Approximately 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain web-based apps and databases.
• Support contract-specific apps for public health analytics.
• Analyze requirements and document workflows.
• Test applications, fix issues, and optimize performance.
• Participate in code reviews and document technical work.
• Collaborate with researchers, DBAs, and project managers.

Skills

Microsoft technologies

Open-source technologies

Web standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Department Name 7P275:Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 46

Salary Range

Salary Range $53,061-87,526/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

BS

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs

Shift

Monday – Friday Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as needed

Job Summary

Build Technology Solutions That Support Public Health Across Kentucky

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Application Programmer Analyst I to join theCollege of Public Health’s Public Health Analytics and Informatics team.

This position develops and maintains applications supporting state-funded public health projects, including the DBHDID contract with the State of Kentucky. Working with principal investigators, technical team members, and contract stakeholders, this role contributes throughout the Software Development Life Cycle ( SDLC ) to deliver reliable solutions that meet project and stakeholder needs.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, test, debug, deploy, and maintain web-based applications and databases using established development standards.
• Develop and maintain contract-specific applications and databases supporting analytical needs in public health, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities.
• Evaluate project needs, analyze requirements, prepare workflow documentation, and develop software solutions across multiple projects.
• Perform application testing, identify and resolve systematic and operational issues, and help optimize applications for performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Collaborate with principal investigators, contract stakeholders, Application Programmers, Database Analysts, Database Administrators, and Project Managers to address application development, training, and system needs.
• Support SysOps and DevOps opportunities and complete special projects as requested.

What You’ll Bring

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft, open-source, and web-standard technologies.
• Understanding of fundamental software design concepts and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-functional team.
• Adaptability and a collaborative approach to solving technical and stakeholder challenges.
• 1 year of related experience

What’s In It for You

• Opportunity to develop technology solutions that support state-funded public health initiatives and externally funded projects.
• Experience working across multiple applications and technologies with opportunities to contribute to both SysOps and DevOps activities.
• Fully remote eligibility, with approval.

Why Now?

Public Health Analytics and Informatics supports technology needs connected to state contracts and externally funded projects. This 100% grant-funded position will help the team develop and maintain applications for the DBHDID contract with the State of Kentucky while supporting reliable systems for public health, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities initiatives.

By strengthening application development and maintenance capacity, this role will help investigators and contract stakeholders turn project requirements into dependable, scalable technology solutions.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience may substitute and 1 year’s experience in web-based systems object oriented web development using . NET , ASP

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/06/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have experience connecting front end software to an API (application programming interface)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience integrating open-source technologies into production level software?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience writing responsive code to improve compatibility with multiple devices?
  • Yes
  • No
• None
• More than 0 up through 2 years
• More than 2 years up through 4 years
• More than 4 years up through 6 years
• More than 6 years
• * Please describe an experience which required working across multiple web-based languages, frameworks, and libraries.

  (Open Ended Question)