Associate Director of Applications Development

Associate Director

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter with application.

Please note this is a hybrid role with at least 1 day/week onsite.

Position Summary

The Associate Director serves as a key technical leader within the Application Development team, responsible for designing, building, testing, and documenting modern line-of-business applications that support the strategic and operational needs of the UCLA School of Law. The role conducts in-depth systems and technical analysis; leads application and database design; and contributes to the development of secure, scalable, performant, and maintainable solutions across Law School environments. The incumbent is an experienced full-stack engineer proficient in current client-side frameworks and server-side development, with deep expertise in the .NET ecosystem. The position partners closely with vendors, campus technology units, and internal departments to evaluate needs, recommend solutions aligned with Law School technology standards, and guide the selection and integration of new applications. Responsibilities include overseeing the maintenance, enhancement, and customization of client-facing and back-end components; developing new systems and features; and modernizing existing applications to improve performance, usability, and long-term sustainability. The Associate Director ensures that all development follows established engineering practices, including secure coding standards, testing, and the use of approved development toolsets.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Professional experience designing and building web-based business applications using the Microsoft development ecosystem and at least one modern JavaScript framework such as React, Angular, or Vue. (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years Experience designing, implementing, and optimizing relational databases (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) with a strong understanding of data modeling and performance. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience building, documenting, and consuming RESTful APIs and service integrations within distributed application environments. (Required)
• Proficiency with modern source control and DevOps toolchains, including Git-based repositories and automated build, test, and deployment pipelines. (Required)
• Proven ability to rapidly research, evaluate, and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices in response to evolving organizational needs. (Required)
• Working knowledge of Windows and macOS operating systems and standard productivity platforms such as Microsoft 365. (Required)
• Experience developing solutions within one or more serverless or cloud-native ecosystems (Azure Functions, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions). (Required)
• Familiarity with non-relational and distributed data platforms such as MongoDB or DynamoDB. (Required)
• Understanding modern identity and access management standards, including OAuth, OAuth2, and OpenID Connect. (Required)
• Demonstrated proficiency in conducting detailed technical analysis, including system evaluation, documentation, requirements specification, and solution recommendations aligned with organizational standards. (Required)
• Knowledge of the modern application development lifecycle and contemporary project management methodologies, including Agile or related frameworks; familiarity with tools such as Atlassian Jira for workflow and backlog management. (Preferred)
• Experience working within a Higher-Ed IT environment, with an understanding of academic processes, governance, and stakeholder needs. (Preferred)
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in team environments and to build strong, collaborative relationships with users, colleagues, and vendors from diverse technical and professional backgrounds. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain momentum in a fast-paced, iterative development environment. (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience and education. (Preferred)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Schedule

Monday - Friday | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered