Applications Developer III

The Applications Developer III is responsible for designing and developing complex, scalable applications and integrations that align with business and technical objectives. This position acts as a subject matter expert, providing advanced support, mentoring and fostering professional growth for continuous improvement within the team., USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu), * Programming/software development-Developing software components to deliver value to stakeholders.

• Functional testing-Assessing specified or unspecified functional requirements and characteristics of products, systems and services through investigation and testing.
• Systems design-Designing systems to meet specified requirements and agreed systems architectures.
• Software configuration-Designing and deploying software product configurations into software environments or platforms.
• Deployment-Transitioning software from development to live usage, managing risks and ensuring it works as intended.

IT CORE COMPETENCIES: * Growth Mindset - Takes ownership of personal growth and embraces the concept that intelligence and talent can be developed through continuous learning. Willing to take on new challenges, and views failure as an opportunity to grow. * Communication - Comfortable using a broad range of communication styles, and chooses appropriate, effective ways to communicate. Adapts communication style depending on the audience and situation. Listens and asks questions to develop a better understanding. * Collaboration - Collaborates with others in the pursuit of common missions, visions, values and goals. Fosters a sense of community within and across teams, building on mutual respect, trust, and drawing on the strengths of others. * Client Obsession - Client focused when creating solutions or solving problems, believing that everything we do is to earn and keep our clients' trust. * Ownership - Takes responsibility, accountability and proactively focuses on areas they can directly influence. Understands their role within the team and recognizes that they share the team's successes and failures. * Outcome Driven - Focuses on desired results, business outcomes, and how to achieve them. Takes appropriate actions to ensure commitments are met and results achieved., The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. \n Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) \n Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process. \n Equal Employment Opportunity \n The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

Design and Development:

• Designs and develops complex applications, APIs and integrations or features, aligning solutions with technical and business objectives, addressing intricate challenges to ensure scalability and performance.
• Applies design and integration patterns and architectural principles to deliver scalable, maintainable, and efficient solutions.
• Conducts performance tuning and optimization of applications for improved efficiency and data flow.
• Develops complex software components and solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Facilitates technical design discussions and code reviews, providing strategic insights and innovative solutions.
• Enhances applications by integrating data-driven insights and supporting technologies where necessary.

Release and Deployment:

• Oversees the release process, coordinating with Product Owners/Program Managers to ensure successful deployments.
• Develops automated testing scripts and frameworks to streamline testing and deployment including automated integration testing pipelines.
• Ensures compliance with industry standards and best practices in deployment.
• Enhances deployment strategies with monitoring tools for tracking performance and application stability.

Support and Maintenance:

• Acts as a subject matter expert for applications and integrations, providing advanced support and troubleshooting.
• Establishes and monitors application and integration performance metrics, implementing improvements as necessary.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to resolve application-related issues and enhance user experience.

Documentation:

• Develops comprehensive documentation on system architecture, including detailed data models, workflows, and integration points.
• Refines team documentation standards and establishes clear practices for accuracy and accessibility.
• Implements tools or scripts to automate documentation, such as generating API references, improving efficiency and consistency.
• Provides feedback on and mentors team members in documentation best practices.

Research and Innovation:

• Leads research initiatives to evaluate new technologies and tools that can enhance application development.
• Drives innovation by proposing and piloting new features or enhancements based on user feedback and industry trends.

Coaching and Mentoring:

• Mentors Application Developers, fostering their professional development.
• Leads knowledge-sharing initiatives on advanced development techniques and methodologies.
• Incorporates 360-degree feedback to support developers' growth by providing actionable insights and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training, and four years of IT related work experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with no specific required field and five years of IT related work experience, OR a Master's degree and three years of IT related work experience, OR a combination of eight years of IT related work experience and validated training. Preparation for a relevant IT certification is considered to be related training.

USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Various Retirement Options , including 401K employer match
• Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida's gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation's largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America. USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country., n With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts. \n About USF \n The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu . \n Compliance and Federal Notices \n This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. \n Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : \n