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November 26, 2023

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Posting Number: req18274

Department: Communications & Cyber Tech

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Communications and Cyber Technologies department (CCT – https://cct.arizona.edu) relies on cutting-edge technology and agile methodologies to develop vibrant web applications. We are searching for an experienced JavaScript developer who is familiar with modern, progressive frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Next.js) to build and deliver quality web applications while evolving our technology stack. Day to day, this person will be responsible for all front-end aspects, from developing complex applications to ensuring a positive user experience. The ideal candidate will have an eye for design, a keen on code organization, and an ability to create clean, sharp, and responsive layouts using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. This developer will join an amazing development and design team that’s continually being inspired by the latest technologies while creating impactful solutions.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision
insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid
vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for
the employee and qualified family members; state and optional
retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and
more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Developing and maintaining web applications: Writing,
    modifying, and debugging web applications using Node.js, Javascript, HTML, and
    CSS. Supporting systems infrastructure in terms of continuous builds and
    deployment.
  • Collaborating with researchers and stakeholders: Support
    and work closely with researchers and stakeholders to understand their needs
    and to collaborate on projects.
  • Ensuring data privacy, compliance, and security: You will
    need to ensure that the applications you develop comply with relevant laws and
    regulations regarding data privacy and protection, while protecting the
    University’s data and systems from unauthorized access and potential cyber
    threats.
  • Project management and organization: collaborate with the
    design team to gather requirements from stakeholders to scope out primary
    objectives. Break down development tasks into logical organizational units.
  • Staying current with emerging technologies: You will need
    to keep up with emerging technologies and best practices in web development to
    ensure that the applications you develop are efficient, secure, easy to
    maintain, and user-friendly.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required and minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience on GitHub or other platform with a Portfolio to showcase.
  • Experience with how front end applications interact with back end services: API development, REST or GraphQL, file storage and web sockets.
  • Experience with server-less technologies (e.g. Amazon Web Services: DynamoDB, S3, Lambda functions) including the deployment and management of resources.
  • Experience with back-end development; experience with server-side or serverless development, including database and API development (REST or GraphQL) and security permissions and best practices.
  • Experience with databases including SQL and/or NoSQL databases, and be able to design and optimize database schemas, access patterns and performance.
  • Experience with GIS web solutions, specifically the implementation of web map players g. Esri ArcGIS, Leaflet).

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Information Technology

Benefits Eligible: Yes – Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $86,870 – $112,932

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

11

Career Stream and Level

PC3

Job Family

Web Sites & Applications

Job Function

Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Yuta Torrey

ytorrey@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.


The University of Arizona is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.



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