Job Summary
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Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Applications Development, this position has a strong focus on web application development, maintenance, and support. This includes designing, developing and maintaining robust and secure web applications and web services critical to the business of Student Housing and Dining Services. Core backend and frontend development, scripting for automation, infrastructure, deployment, API-first design, automation of the software delivery pipeline, data presentation, analysis and full life cycle ownership of scalable, maintainable systems. Applications will be developed using modern front-end framework such as ASP.NET C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, and MS SQL Server. Development will involve significant integrations with campus, departmental, and 3rd party systems, and will rely on interoperability with Microsoft products (Exchange, Active Directory, Office, etc.). Apply By Date 4/27/2026 at 11:59pm Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and/or equivalent experience / training.
- Professional experience with CSS, JavaScript and HTML, developing software applications using ASP.NET, VB.NET and/or C#, and in database development using MS SQL Server to write and implement SQL Queries, stored procedures, views, and other SQL Server objects to access database content.
- Experience in a structured programming environment writing organized, consistent and easily understood code, including testing, certifying, maintaining and documenting all developed programs and scripts, including Git/Azure DevOps repositories.
- Analytical and critical thinking skills to understand the business environment and to translate those needs to solutions; resolve complex business and technical problems; enhance site functionality and productivity; evaluate and recommend new programming tools and techniques; select the appropriate programming and scripting tools for tasks.
- Interpersonal, customer service, verbal and written communications skills to effectively interact with the campus community, internal customers, and team members to develop working relationships, secure and/or provide information, resolve problems and develop solutions to accomplish organizational goals, and create documentation, communicate ideas, and perform knowledge transfers.
- Demonstrated knowledge of network and workstation operating systems, hardware and software to troubleshoot and assist users in a networked environment and of industry practices, community standards and department policies regarding web security principles.
- Time management, organization, and ability to see assigned tasks through to completion, working effectively and manage several projects concurrently and in various stages of completion.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience writing web-services and web-clients that consume those services and with client side JavaScript frameworks such as Knockout and AngularJS.
- Experience creating web-based reports using Crystal Reports XI and SQL Reporting Services.
- Experience with both manual, integration and automated testing from unit tests to more complex end to end tests including creating test scenarios and documentation.
- Experience with popular server-side .NET libraries and practices such as Entity Framework (or similar ORM tools), creating efficient and readable LINQ queries, Auto Mapper (or similar mapping tools), NUnit (or similar testing tools).
- Skill to use web-programming protocols and languages including HTML, CSS, AJAX, SOAP, and others, and knowledge of Housing and Dining common programs such as StarRez.
Key Responsibilities
- 65% - Application and Programming Development
- 25% - Application Maintenance and Support
- 10% - Customer, General Support and Employee Development and Education
Department Overview Student Housing and Dining Services is a self-supporting auxiliary which provides housing and dining service operations to undergraduate, graduate students and students with families who live in on-campus residential facilities (university owner/managed and Public-Private-Partnerships), as well as providing residential, retail and catering dining services for the campus community. SHDS also provides student support and conference housing services to the campus and general community. For more information about SHDS visit our website.
The Computer Services Group performs application development, system administration and desktop and user support; serves and supports a population of over 15000 residents, over 1000 department staff and over 200 knowledge workers; and collaborates with departments in the Division of Student Affairs and Division of Information and Education Technology (IET) on development projects, security, and network administration. The unit integrates Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 services for campus (financial, payroll, student, and user registry) and departmental information systems, adheres to cyber-safety requirements, ensures reliable and secure information exchange, conforms to best practices, and strives to enable efficient and effective business practices in the department. For more information about Student Housing and Dining Services, visit our website at http://housing.ucdavis.edu.
Student Housing and Dining Services has adopted the following Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement: Student Housing and Dining Services, is committed to serving the needs of students, staff, faculty and guests from various backgrounds and identities. In full support of our institutional commitment to embrace diversity and practice inclusive excellence, we expect every member of our community to acknowledge, value, and uphold the guidelines set forth in the Principles of Community. As a community of scholars and life-long learners, we commit ourselves to learning together about our differences and commonalities while growing in all areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion. POSITION INFORMATION
Benefits Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
- Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
- Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
- Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
Physical Demands
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Occasional evening, weekend, holiday, after-hours and on-call work as planned and unplanned needs require. Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
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University of California - Davis
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
Apr 07, 2026