Senior Web and Mobile Software Developer

This role will be expected to work onsite in San Francisco at least 3 days per week.

• Design and develop engaging, web and mobile-first user interfaces optimized for performance, accessibility, and user experience across diverse devices and platforms.
• Implement, test, and deploy high-quality web and mobile applications, integrating AI-powered or data-driven components (e.g., intelligent search, personalization, or automation) where appropriate.
• Build self-contained, reusable, and testable modules to support scalability, maintainability, and efficient collaboration within cross-functional development teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders-including colleagues, project managers, and end users-to review business requirements, analyze workflows, and propose innovative, AI-augmented solutions.
• Develop interactive wireframes, prototypes, and detailed design documentation, leveraging AI-assisted design tools to accelerate and enhance the creative process.
• Ensure timely, reliable, and high-quality delivery of all project deliverables while continuously improving performance through automation, analytics, and feedback loops.

The Senior Web and Mobile Software Developer will work within the Central IT department to design, develop, and maintain advanced web and mobile applications, integrating modern AI-driven capabilities where applicable. This role requires close collaboration with business users to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into effective system and AI-enhanced design solutions.

The developer will create interactive wireframes, mockups, and prototypes with a focus on intuitive design and accessibility, incorporating AI-assisted UX tools when appropriate. After user review and approval, the developer will collaborate with back-end developers and data teams to define, design, and implement secure and scalable API services.

This position also involves working as part of a cross-functional team of developers, researchers, data scientists, and system/database administrators to integrate AI-powered features such as predictive analytics, natural language interfaces, intelligent automation, and personalization into both existing and new web and mobile solutions.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $132,000 - $180,000 (Annual Rate).

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related area.
• 5+ years of experience in developing applications for web and mobile platforms
• 3+ years of experience developing hybrid and cross-platform mobile applications for Android and iOS using React Native, Next.js, and modern frameworks such as Flutter or Ionic.
• 3+ years of experience developing responsive and dynamic web front-end applications using modern frameworks and technologies such as React, Next.js, Angular, Vue.js, and Tailwind CSS to deliver cross-platform, scalable, and user-friendly solutions.
• 3+ years of experience with Azure, including Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps pipelines, and cloud-native tools to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.
• Deep knowledge of Android and iOS platforms
• Experience with RESTful APIs to connect iOS and Android applications to back-end services
• Experience in creating rapid UI prototype for Android and iOS using Figma or other prototyping tools
• Deep understanding about the Mobile Application Security best practices
• Experience with SSO integration and API testing tools such as Postman, Swagger, and Insomnia, with familiarity in OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect standards.
• Strong object-oriented design, programming, and complex problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs. Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans.
• Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms.
• Proficient use of Git
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
• Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and integrating Salesforce Mobile SDK and Salesforce Service Cloud (Agentforce) solutions.
• Excellent project leadership and management skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
• Experience with MuleSoft

About UCSF

Central IT provides infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services and is essential to the institution’s ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store and share sensitive information, The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values., Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Further information about the University of California, San Francisco, is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. UCSF seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.