Junior Software Developer - Web & Mobile

Job Description :

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an entry-level software developer to join the UX & Portal Solutions team, a unit within UFIT.

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about user experience and software development. You will help deliver useful, user-centered digital experiences for our students, faculty, staff, applicants, and alumni through ONE.UF, a responsive web portal providing access to a variety of self-service functions (https : / / one.uf.edu / about / oneuf), and the University of Florida mobile app. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with an innovative team and contribute to an institution with worldwide impact.

You will have the opportunity to :

• join an agile, collaborative development team focused on continuously improving the way our constituents interact with the University
• design, develop, test, and deploy full stack web applications using technologies including React and Node.js
• develop mobile experiences through responsive web apps and React Native mobile applications
• keep current with the latest trends in application development and draw on your experience to deliver creative solutions

About UF Information Technology

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the eight departments comprising UFIT are : Academic Technology; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit .

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately , residents in North-Central Florida, miles from Florida’s West Coast, miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive package.

Expected Salary :

$,-$,; commensurate based on education and experience.

Required Qualifications :

Associate's degree; or a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational / technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required  experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred :

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills :