Senior Developer

University of California - Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 93,200 - 174,200; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking a Senior Developer to lead the design and development of enterprise-grade software solutions. This hands-on role focuses on modernizing university systems utilizing technologies like NestJS, Angular, and PostgreSQL. The position is predominantly remote with competitive compensation ranging from $93,200 to $174,200 annually, based on qualifications and experience. Applicants must have current work authorization and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with teams.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with NestJS, Angular, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and AI services.
• Deep knowledge of secure software development practices.
• Experience deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform.
• Technical leadership ability with proven mentoring experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the full software development lifecycle from architectural planning to deployment.
• Engineer scalable web applications and design robust RESTful APIs.
• Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform.
• Maintain and integrate legacy systems as needed.
• Define software specifications and mentor junior developers.

Skills

NestJS

Angular

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

AI services (LLMs, semantic search)

Secure software development practices

Communication skills

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Overview

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 hands‑on, senior‑level role focuses on modernizing university systems using NestJS, Angular, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and cutting‑edge Artificial Intelligence to automate and enhance student services.

Responsibilities

• Own the full software development lifecycle from architectural planning to production deployment.
• Engineer scalable web applications and design robust RESTful APIs that connect user interfaces, backend services, and AI tools such as LLMs and semantic search engines.
• Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring secure, high‑availability solutions.
• Bridge new technologies with established infrastructure, maintaining and integrating legacy systems as needed.
• Define complex software specifications, oversee code quality, govern GitHub workflows, and mentor junior developers.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with NestJS, Angular, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and AI services (LLMs, semantic search).
• Deep knowledge of secure software development practices.
• Experience deploying and managing applications on Google Cloud Platform.
• Technical leadership ability with proven mentoring experience.
• Strong communication skills and the capacity to collaborate across technical and business teams.

Compensation

Salary range: $93,200 – $174,200 annually. The pay scale for this position is up to $131,208 annually, based on education, licensure, certifications, experience, and organizational needs.

Employment

Position is predominantly remote with occasional campus visits as needed. Working hours are based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). Applicants must have current work authorization at the time of hiring; UCR does not sponsor work visas.

As a University employee, you will comply with all applicable University policies, collective bargaining agreements, and federal, state, or local government directives.