Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago
Application Programmer Associate-Ento (Bugwood)
The University of Georgia is a prestigious institution of higher education, and they are seeking an Application Programmer Associate for the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. The role involves developing and maintaining digital resources, including web applications, while collaborating with various stakeholders.
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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
Qualification
Required
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field
Working knowledge of programming languages such as NodeJS, ColdFusion, Python and JavaScript
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
Preferred
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
Additional familiarity and experience with front-end frameworks such as React or Svelte would be a benefit
Benefits
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Benefits Eligible
Company
Inside Higher Ed
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