SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA

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Department Overview
The UC Information Technology (UC IT) department is a security-first, innovation-driven organization committed to delivering high-impact digital services. Through collaboration with partners, we serve as the digital impact engine for UC driving efficiency, enhancing experiences, and advancing the UC's mission. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment, empowering our teams to develop forward-thinking solutions that shape the future of digital services across UC.

Position Summary
The Senior Software Engineer will be a technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field of application analysis and development. This position will be called upon to apply advanced IT professional concepts and OP objectives while leading problem-solving, which frequently requires resolution of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. These scenarios will include highly complex issues in one or more IT areas of specialization where situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. This work can include bug fixes, new features, security enhancements, speed improvements and code refactoring. Recommends and may select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results. Additionally, they may support programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. They will assist with selecting tools, methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to obtain results. This position will contribute to technical strategy for the team/application while supporting the team in developing highly complex technical designs; they will be a hands-on lead assisting the team to deliver initiatives. The role supports the overall work of the application team and assists in fostering an inclusive environment under the direction of the Development Manager. They will also provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced co-workers in the maintenance and improvement of a custom application. This position may be required, with notice to provide remote on-call support during off hours. Occasional travel may be required with notice.

Key Responsibilities

45% Programming - Applies advanced software concepts to be successful in delivering on all aspects of the development lifecycle to produce highly complex software for functional areas. Designs, develops, modifies, debugs, deploys and evaluates highly complex software and scripts. Analyzes existing software to troubleshoot, debug, maintain, improve, and refactor code. Builds inclusive interfaces. Formulates logic and devises algorithms for new software functionality. Integrates testing into development process to decrease defects. Performs data analysis and tests / debugs software while working directly with various support teams. Executes or directs source code integration, evaluates performance, and performs integration testing to ensure software continues to work as expected. Directly supports external teams in various testing efforts of software/application. Plans and directs key activities in release management process. Develops and enforces coding standards in accordance with department standards for security, style, and complexity.

15% Technical Leadership - Collaborate with team members and partners to ensure applications align with the organization's goals, as well as customer needs. Contributes to our overall application development process and to finding ways to advance our applications. Oversees the performance of applications to ensure they are running properly. Enforces project plan commitments and leads a small team of IT professionals in delivering on time. Administrative work including regular meetings, time and work planning, and associated documentation. Remains current on technology trends to keep software as innovative as possible. Fosters an innovative, inclusive, and supportive work environment. May serve as technical lead for multiple projects of moderate to broad scope. Understands and applies industry practices, community standards and department / unit policies and procedures in depth.

10% Security - Participates in security training and keeps current with industry best practices to ensure software is not exposing the organization to unnecessary risk. Contributes to architecture design to ensure that software/applications are secure. Addresses vulnerabilities as they are discovered by assisting in developing action plans and remediating issues discovered in the software. Keeps up-to-date of new developments in software vulnerabilities and prevention.

30% Analysis & Documentation - Performs highly complex analysis of unit and user needs. Initiates, designs or modifies highly complex systems, processes and procedures where standardized policies or procedures may not exist. Develops full data / information documentation for highly complex projects. Creates flowcharts and technical documentation to guide future software development projects. Prepares and obtains approval for system and programming documentation. Understands and applies industry best practices, community standards, department policies and procedures for documentation. Evaluates business requirements and translates into technical requirements to fulfill business requests and deliver new/changed application functionality. Develops both conceptual and detailed data models for projects.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Min 8 years of experience in software engineering or a related field.

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated, advanced experience with the following: Object oriented Analysis and Design, Visual Studio including coding style, analysis, quality tools and performance testing ASP.NET MVC with C#. SQL and SSRS JavaScript (JQuery preferred) BPMN 2.0.

• Problem-solving skills including the ability to meet deadlines

• Leading technical teams, including organizing workflow and scheduling assignments

• Ability to work independently on complex technical projects as well as on a team of technical professionals and departmental decision-makers

• Complex problem-solving skills

• Advanced knowledge of secure software development

• Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope (including object-oriented programming concepts)

• Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions

• Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs

• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs and to develop conversion and system implementation plans.

• In-depth knowledge of various areas of IT

• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization

• Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Pension and/or pension related experience (payroll, benefits, etc.) within Sagitec Framework.

• Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software

• Demonstrated skill at analyzing and preventing security incidents of high complexity

• Strong security skills for protecting the operating system, software, data and hardware

• Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination and analysis

• Knowledge of test application code in client server environment

• Excellent project leadership and management skills

• Experience developing and executing complex test plans

• Demonstrated software repository skills - AWS Code Commit

• Experience with Agile development methodologies including Kanban and Scrum

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Licenses and Certifications
Preferred Qualifications

• .NET, C#, SQL

Job Title
Information Systems Analyst 4

Job Code
000499

Salary Grade
Grade 25

Payscale:
$147,000 - $170,000

Full Salary Range:
$101,300 - $192,300

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

California residents, or those willing to relocate to CA, who wish to work onsite, hybrid, or fully remote will be considered.

Not eligible for visa sponsorship or transfer.

HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is (1/5/2026). The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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EEO STATEMENT

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