Application Programmer Analyst I

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Application Programmer Analyst I to work on research projects and develop scalable web applications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, be detail-oriented, and have experience with technologies like Python Flask, HTML, and ReactJS. This position offers flexibility with primarily remote work.

Qualifications

• BS required, Bachelor's in Computer Science preferred.
• 1 year of experience in web-based systems development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, and web standard technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist during all stages of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Develop applications using various web-based languages and frameworks.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.

Skills

HTML

ReactJS

Python Flask

CSS

JavaScript

Typescript

jQuery

SQL (T-SQL)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows

Linux

Azure

Power Platform

Job description

Job Title: Application Programmer Analyst I

Department Name: Public Health Analytics and Informatics

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Job Summary: The College of Public Health/Public Health Analytics and Informatics is seeking an Application Programmer Analyst I to join a team working on multiple research projects, including the Rapid Actionable Data for Opioid Response in Kentucky (RADOR-KY) system. Our ideal candidate must be innovative, detail-oriented, and motivated to solve challenges while working under the guidance of faculty and senior research staff.

In this role, the analyst will:

• Assist during all stages within the Software Development Life Cycle
• Utilize various web-based languages, frameworks, and libraries such as HTML, ReactJS, Python Flask, CSS, JavaScript, Typescript, and jQuery
• Develop within Linux systems and platforms such as Python Flask; Power Platform; Azure (App Service and Functions); and SQL Server Database Engine (T-SQL)
• Use research-based techniques to assist the development and longevity of stakeholder applications
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical and academic documentation
• Assist with BETA tests and aggregate feedback
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability
• Present project demos and assist with research proposals

This position will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including other programmers, data scientists, biostatisticians, and faculty engaged in the research projects. This position will primarily be remote.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Required Education: BS

Required Related Experience: 1 year

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Knowledge of Microsoft, Linux, open-source, and web standard technologies such as ASP.NET Web Forms, ASP.NET MVC, C#, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, jQuery, and T-SQL

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

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunities employer and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. The University 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.