Senior Developer at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37093960
Category Information Technology
Organization Info Technology Solutions
Department Student Information Systems Dept
Location Remote/Hybrid
Salary $93,200 - $174,200
Date Posted February 26, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Student Information Systems, Campus Integration Applications team is recruiting an experienced Senior Developer to lead the technical design and development of our enterprise-grade software solutions. This is a hands-on, senior-level role focused on modernizing university systems using a stack of NestJS, Angular, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL, while integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to automate and enhance student services.As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, from architectural planning to production deployment. You will engineer scalable web applications and design robust RESTful APIs that serve as the bridge between user interfaces and backend applications, AI services, such as LLMs and semantic search engines. The role requires deep technical expertise to deploy and manage applications on major Google Cloud Platform and a strong command of secure software development practices.Beyond modern development, this position requires technical adaptability. You will act as a bridge between new technology and established infrastructure, maintaining and integrating with legacy systems as business needs dictate. As a technical leader, you will define complex software specifications, oversee code quality and GitHub workflows, and mentor junior developers to ensure the team adheres to industry best practices.This position is classified as predominantly remote with occasional visits to campus as needed. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). The full salary range for the Senior Developer is $93,200 - $174,200 annually. However, the pay scale for this position is up to $131,208 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 3 - 7 years of experience using NestJS or NodeJS, Angular with Material and Typescript. | Required |
| Minimum of 3 - 7 years of experience deploying and managing applications on a major cloud platform preferably on Google Cloud Platform, but AWS or Azure are also acceptable. | Required |
| Minimum of 3+ years of experience utilizing Postgres or Mongo database. | Required |
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Minimum of 1 year of experience with AI web development and integrating AI/ML models or services into web applications via APIs. | Preferred |
| Minimum of 3+ years of working knowledge of GitHub. | Preferred |
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3 | Preferred |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass a background check. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of secure software development. |
| Highly advanced skills associated with software specification, design, modification, implementation and deployment of large-scale scope. |
| Excellent project leadership and management skills. |
| Demonstrated ability to understand functional needs and how systems can support those needs. Demonstrated ability to develop conversion and system implementation plans. |
| Advanced experience with identification and use of code libraries and open-source forums. |
| Advanced experience with planning for deployment and creation of feedback mechanisms. |
| Demonstrated software repository skills. |
| Experience developing and executing complex test plans. |
| Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. |
| Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. |
| Demonstrated complex problem- solving skills. |
| Current working knowledge of the Ellucian Banner Student Information System or Student Information System. |
| Advanced knowledge of NestJS & NodeJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Mongo database. |
| Solid understanding of core AI/ML concepts, including Large Language Models (LLMs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), embeddings, and model APIs. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview