HR Applications Developer - Hybrid - 141530

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a contract HR Applications Developer to manage and maintain the ServiceNow HRSD platform for Health Human Resources. You will architect and deliver end-to-end HR solutions, coordinating with the Health Information Services ServiceNow administrator team to ensure stability and compliance.

The role requires strong technical leadership, data integration expertise, and collaboration with HR staff. The position offers a hybrid schedule (onsite 3 days at Greenwich Dr.

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience or a bachelor's degree in related area plus five years.
• Experience with ServiceNow HRSD.
• Web development experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript.
• Experience developing and executing complex test plans.
• Knowledge of Agile/Lean/Scrum/DevOps.
• Change management experience to move stakeholders through adoption stages.
• System administration experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management abilities to set objectives, identify resources, milestones.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the ServiceNow HRSD platform for Health Human Resources.
• Lead data loading and integration between ServiceNow and other systems.
• Provide technical guidance to Junior HRSD Programmer/Developers.
• Ensure system stability, integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR staff and Health Information Services team.

Skills

ServiceNow HRSD

Web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript)

Change management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Tools

ServiceNow

AngularJS

SQL

Job description

Payroll Title: APPLICATIONS PROGR 4

Department: HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES

Hiring Pay Scale: $125,000 - $160,000 / Year

Worksite: Greenwich Drive

Appointment Type: Contract

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday - Friday

#141530 HR Applications Developer - Hybrid

Filing Deadline: Thu 10/8/2026

This is a contract position with the possibility of extension or career conversion.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite (3 days) at Greenwich Dr. and remote (2 days).

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health HR is hiring a contract HR Applications Developer who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the UC San Diego Health ServiceNow application for Health Human Resources.

The HR Applications Developer will apply technical knowledge, in collaboration with HR staff, develop, configure and maintain the ServiceNow platform which is used by employees and managers to communicate and work HR to maintain and enhance the most effective system possible. You will be responsible for the delivery of end-to-end solutions within ServiceNow, including architecting technical implementations of HR business processes, and coordinating those efforts with the Health Information Services ServiceNow administrator team. Serve as the lead in loading, manipulating and maintaining data between ServiceNow and other systems. The Developer ensures system stability, integrity and compliance. Provide support and technical guidance for Junior HRSD Programmer/Developer(s) to ensure quality of work, serving as the primary technical lead and point of escalation for the Health HR ServiceNow team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus five years of related experience/training. Related experience must include experience working with ServiceNow HRSD.

• Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope.

• Proven experience in web development (HTML/CSS/Javascript).

• Experience developing and executing complex test plans.

• Demonstrated knowledge of software development methodologies (any of Agile/Lean/Scrum/Dev-ops).

• Skilled in change management and demonstrated ability to strategically move all stakeholder groups through change management stages.

• Proven experience with system administration.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

• Project management skills, including the ability to set project objectives, determine and address potential barriers identify required resources, identify process steps and milestones and adjust action plans to achieve desired outcomes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency with Structured Query Language (SQL) and data analytic capabilities with the intention of producing datasets that bridge different areas of core functions.

• Experience in database administration.

• Experience using AngularJS.

• Workflow Design.

• Experience with Lean Six Sigma concepts and tools.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $100,100 - $187,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $47.94 - $89.80

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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a. 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace