Job Details

Applications Developer

Position Number: 6148128
Location: Pomona, CA
Position Type: Computing - Programming/Analyst

Applications Developer

Posting Number: S01609
Campus:
Department: 5601-Enterprise Applica. and Databases

Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $34.88 Hourly
Maximum $44.88 Hourly

Job Summary

Design, develop, and maintain software applications and enterprise solutions that support academic and administrative functions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze business needs, and ensure the development of scalable, user-friendly, and efficient applications. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, application design, testing, deployment, optimization, and ongoing support. Implement best practices in software architecture and integration, ensuring seamless interoperability between systems. Maintain and enhance existing applications by identifying and resolving issues, improving performance, and optimizing workflows to align with organizational objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong proficiency of Java (J2SE, Java 8) and object-oriented programming principles
Strong experience with front-end JavaScript frameworks such as Sencha ExtJS, React, or Vue.js
Experience in developing single-page applications using MVC architecture
Advanced knowledge of web technologies including JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and JSP
Experience with RESTful API development and integration
Strong database skills including SQL query writing and stored procedure development
Experience with modern Java frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate/JPA
Ability to design and implement efficient, maintainable code following industry best practices
Skill to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 3 years professional software development experience encompassing full project lifecycle
Strong proficiency of Java (J2SE, Java 8) and object-oriented programming
Demonstrated proficiency with front-end JavaScript frameworks, particularly Sencha ExtJS
Advanced SQL skills with ability to write complex queries
Experience with Oracle and/or MySQL relational databases (minimum 2 years)
Experience with version control systems (Git, SVN)
Experience deploying applications on JBoss/Wildfly application server
Demonstrated experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using Sencha ExtJS highly desirable
Experience with Spring Framework and Hibernate/JPA
Working knowledge of Python programming language
Experience with agile development methodologies
Familiarity with cloud services and deployment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for web applications

Posting Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date:

Essential Job Duties

To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/32547