University of South Florida

Job Description

College: Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity & Computing / 210800

Hours: Full Time, 40 Hours, 1FTE

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Schedule: This is an in-person position on the Tampa campus

Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position

The Applications Developer III serves as a technical leader on complex software development projects within a Linux/Unix-based academic/experimental computing environment. This role spans the full application lifecycle—from analysis and design to implementation, testing, and documentation. These include writing application interfaces, developing foundational application infrastructure, and specialized development. The incumbent is expected to appropriately and strategically apply AI tools to enhance productivity.

The position also involves general-purpose or "utility" programming in support of research and academic operations, such as performance benchmarking, code optimization, or testing capabilities and performance of esoteric computing environments. The developer will work closely with end users—including college administrative staff and computer science faculty—and will collaborate with technical professionals across various university departments. The Applications Developer III is also expected to mentor student employees, contribute to best practices, and adapt to the evolving demands of a dynamic academic setting.

Responsibilities

1. Works with technical and non-technical users understanding problems to be solved; identifies opportunities for operational improvements using software systems
2. Develop Linux-based software interfaces between enterprise applications and other small utility applications to optimize business and academic processes
3. Develop and modify software using appropriate languages and tools to provide responsive and innovative solutions, and new functionality in enterprise-wide and/or complex specialized systems
4. Develop systems programs for operations or performance optimization across a wide range of technologies
5. Research, design, and develop prototypes using USF-specific selected products and technologies to demonstrate utility, productivity enhancements, and cost savings
6. Engage in good programming practices: including source-code control, secure development and appropriate documentation
7. Stays abreast of emerging technologies and mentor student employees
8. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training, and four years of IT related work experience, OR

Bachelor's degree with no specific required field and five years of IT related work experience, OR

Master's degree and three years of IT related work experience, OR

Combination of eight years of IT related work experience and validated training.

Preferred Requirements

1. Expert level knowledge with at least one popular development language such as Python, C, or C++;
2. Strong experience with developing in Linux or Unix-based environments;
3. Expertise with modern source code control systems required (e.g. git/github or similar);
4. Understanding of secure coding techniques required;
5. Able to develop high-quality efficient algorithms and programs;
6. Familiarity with using AI to improve code production preferred;
7. Familiarity with REST interfaces and popular data representations such as JSON and XML;
8. Experienced with participating in (and able to implement) source code review process within new college

FLSB1310 Equivalency:

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.

6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead (hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu) to coordinate your accommodation request.

About Us

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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