Application Programmer Associate-Ento (Bugwood)

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Application Programmer Associate for the Entomology department to develop and maintain web applications, ensuring optimal performance and security. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree and familiarity with programming languages and frameworks.

Responsibilities include handling user requirements, debugging, and documenting code. Experience in application development for natural resources is preferred. This position is based in the Tifton Area and is eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.
• Experience in developing web applications for forestry, agriculture and/or natural resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop new web applications and maintain existing applications.
• Implement both front-end and back-end functionalities.
• Gather user requirements for requested application features.

Skills

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

NodeJS

Python

ColdFusion

React

Svelte

Angular

Bootstrap

Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Title: Application Programmer Associate-Ento (Bugwood)

Department: CAES-Entomology

Location: Tifton Area

Benefits: Benefits Eligible

Responsibilities

• Develop new web applications and maintain existing applications
  • Maintain web applications
  • Design, develop, test, and deploy new web applications
  • Implement both front-end and back-end functionalities
  • Follow best practices
  • Document source code
  • Gather user requirements for requested application features, improvements, etc.
  • Resolve applications’ bugs, issues, defects, etc.
  • Applications’ performance optimization and improvement
• Test applications for potential functionality and data security issues and document findings.
• Investigate and resolve bugs/issues for both new development and existing applications and document progress.
• Research, test, and learn new software development tools and frameworks as assigned by project analysts/managers.
• Interpret website functionality requirements based on client descriptions.
• Provide estimates of development time requirements to project managers/supervisors.
• Document proposed application architecture/code for new projects and features.
• Assemble information for use in applications
• Computer technical support
• Server administration
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with sufficient experience to show competence and innovation in application development.
• Experience in developing web applications for forestry, agriculture and/or natural resources.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Programming languages such as JavaScript, CSS, HTML, NodeJS, Python, ColdFusion
• Front-end Frameworks such as React, Svelte, Angular, Bootstrap
• Testing, Environment aware configuration and development
• Effective written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Maintain appropriate documentation
• Working knowledge of or proven capability to quickly learn additional programming languages, systems, and other tools as needed.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit at a computer most of the day.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR [e-mail].