Applications Programmer III

Department of Information Systems Technology The Department of Information Systems Technology (DIST) is an applied research laboratory within the Institute for Simulation and Training at the University of Central Florida. DIST provides network infrastructure support to the Institute and develops state‑of‑the‑art information systems for a diverse range of sponsors. The Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Senior Application Developer to join our development team. This role involves the creation of new applications as well as the maintenance and enhancement of existing systems built in .NET Framework, .NET Core, and ColdFusion. The ideal candidate has a strong background in SQL, GitHub, Microsoft Azure, and Windows Server environments, and is comfortable working on large, multi‑user systems. Responsibilities Design, develop, and deploy new applications using C#, .NET (.NET Core and .NET Framework), REACT, and SQL. Maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance existing applications to ensure optimal performance and user experience. Write clean, scalable, and well‑documented code. Collaborate with other developers, IT personnel, and non‑technical stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions. Lead code reviews, testing, and deployment processes. Manage source control using GitHub and follow best practices for versioning and collaboration. Monitor and manage application performance and availability on Microsoft Azure and Windows Server environments. Help mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience; or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6). Preferred Qualifications 5+ years of current professional experience in software development. Strong proficiency in .NET (Core and Framework). Extensive experience with SQL Server and writing complex queries and stored procedures. Proficient with GitHub for version control and collaboration. Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure services and deployment pipelines. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical team members. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality code. Proven experience building and maintaining large‑scale, multi‑user systems. Prior experience with Cold Fusion. Solid understanding of Windows Server administration and application hosting. Experience in front‑end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS. Experience in R programming is a plus. Benefits Benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, and Employee Assistance Program. Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays. Retirement savings options. Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. Education assistance. Additional benefits information available via the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Compensation and Working Conditions Anticipated salary range: $64,518 to $90,000. Actual salary determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity. This is a Contract and Grant funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease when funding is depleted. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available. Employment Details Department : Institute for Simulation and Training (IST) - EG Operations Work Schedule : Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Type of Appointment : Regular Expected Salary : $64,518.00 to Negotiable Job Posting End Date : 06-12-2026 As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. UCF is proud to be a smoke‑free campus and an E‑Verify employer. For accommodations due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. For general application or posting questions, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. Additional Requirements related to Research Positions Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening for those who are foreign citizens without permanent residency or who have had at least one year of education, employment, or training in specified countries. This additional screening applies to research‑related positions, including faculty, graduate, postdoctoral, undergraduate, and visiting research positions. It is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins. #J-18808-Ljbffr