Application Developer Analyst I

Summary

The University of Florida is seeking an Application Developer Analyst I to assist with the development and maintenance of educational applications. The role involves supporting multimedia integration, application testing, and collaborating with various teams to enhance user experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of web-based, mobile, and interactive educational applications
• Develop and maintain application features using established programming languages, frameworks, and development tools
• Support the integration of multimedia assets, interactive content, databases, APIs, and third-party services
• Participate in application testing, debugging, and performance optimization activities
• Assist with deploying applications across multiple platforms and environments
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions under the guidance of senior developers
• Support the development of educational games, simulations, and interactive learning experiences
• Assist with implementing user interface and user experience designs into functional applications
• Integrate visual, audio, animation, and interactive assets into software products
• Participate in the evaluation and refinement of application features based on user feedback and testing results
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including designers, researchers, instructional designers, and project managers
• Participate in project planning meetings, sprint reviews, and development discussions
• Create and maintain technical documentation, development notes, and deployment procedures
• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and recommendations to team members and stakeholders

Skills

• Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience
• Experience developing applications using C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with mobile application development for iOS and Android
• Experience with source control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and testing practices
• Experience implementing user interface and user experience designs
• Familiarity with cloud services, APIs, and database integration
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, with experience supporting the development, testing, or evaluation of AI-enabled applications
• Experience developing educational technologies, games, simulations, or interactive learning applications
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and design principles
• Experience working in higher education, research, or grant-funded environments

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience

Nice to Haves

• Experience developing applications using C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or similar programming languages
• Familiarity with mobile application development for iOS and Android
• Experience with source control systems such as Git
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies and testing practices
• Experience implementing user interface and user experience designs
• Familiarity with cloud services, APIs, and database integration
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, with experience supporting the development, testing, or evaluation of AI-enabled applications
• Experience developing educational technologies, games, simulations, or interactive learning applications
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and design principles
• Experience working in higher education, research, or grant-funded environments