Software Integration and Application Engineer – 136875

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university is looking for a Software Integration and Application Engineer to design and maintain complex software solutions. You'll work within a collaborative team to develop custom applications that support various stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, experience with programming frameworks, and a strong understanding of data integration techniques. Remote work available, with full benefits from day one.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation/Holidays

Work/Life Balance

UC Retirement Plan

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Experience with programming languages and frameworks.
• Ability to create software specifications and troubleshoot problems.
• Knowledge in database management systems and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex software solutions.
• Maintain and support application systems.
• Ensure data security and perform optimization of applications.

Skills

Java

Spring

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

SQL

Agile processes

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Job description

Payroll Title INFO SYS ANL 3

Department INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS

Hiring Pay Scale $88,000 – $105,000 / Year

Worksite Remote

Appointment Type Contract

Appointment Percent 100%

Union Uncovered

Total Openings 1

Work Schedule 8 hrs/day

136875 Software Integration and Application Engineer

Filing Deadline: Fri 10/3/2025. UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County. Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners.

Position Overview The Business Application Development Group (BADG) team is dedicated to developing custom applications and data integrations that support both Health Sciences and campus stakeholders by delivering high-quality, accurate, and secure solutions that align with both stakeholder needs and campus/ITS objectives.

The BADG team is a delivery-focused team that prioritizes stakeholder satisfaction by addressing real needs and fostering collaboration among all team members.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of BADG, the position is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex, cross-platform software solutions that support a variety of administrative systems.
• This role demands extensive experience with programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Spring, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and complex multi-join SQL queries.
• The incumbent will be responsible for technical design, integration, and support, troubleshooting issues, and recommending solutions within defined procedures and practices.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining data integration scripts to ensure seamless and secure data exchange between campus systems and vendor-provided solutions.
• Role includes managing software operations, ensuring data security, and performing ongoing optimization of application systems.
• The incumbent should be proficient in application development and integration techniques and have a strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile processes.
• Experience with SOA, Web Services, and cloud-based platforms will be beneficial.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to analyze complex issues, take technical ownership of applications and integrations across the BADG portfolio, and work effectively in a collaborative team environment to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Broad knowledge of various areas of IT.
• Advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to create software specifications and install software and troubleshoot and repair moderately complex problems with computing devices, peripherals and software.
• Thorough knowledge of business and process analysis functions.
• Demonstrated experience with database administration and working knowledge of database management systems and standards.
• Proficient in writing complex SQL queries with multi-table joins, subqueries, and aggregations to extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets.
• Experience in developing and deploying backend services that interact with databases, including implementing RESTful APIs for data access.
• Proficient in building user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Angular or React.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.
• Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Employee must be available to travel as required.

This position is eligible for full benefits first day of hire, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Vacation/holidays, Work/Life Balance, UC Retirement Plan, and Pet insurance.

Benefits For more information about UCSD Benefits and Work/Life, please visit the UCSD website.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.