Mid-Atlantic HERC

The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine - Program in Trauma has an exciting opportunity for a Senior IT Applications Developer.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Accomplishes responsibilities by applying specialized and theoretical knowledge, principles, and concepts of a professional discipline normally acquired through advanced education or specialized training. Resolves issues and significant matters on behalf of management by utilizing independent judgment, discretion, creativity, and analytical thinking. Contributes to development and evaluation of goals and objectives. Creates solutions to ensure legal and policy compliance. May supervise, mentor, or coordinate work of others (positions that supervise are responsible for service delivery, quality assurance, and employee performance). May independently manage or administer programs, processes, projects, or resources.

Applies in-depth, senior level knowledge, concepts, principles, and skills. Wide latitude in decision making to interpret unclear or inadequate guidelines. Supervisor and employee collaborate to develop goals and objectives. Confers with supervisor only on controversial or far reaching matters. Proactively resolves broad and unique matters requiring sophisticated analysis and interpretation. Acts as resource to others.

BENEFITS (Exempt Contingent II):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Contingent Category II staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 2 weeks of vacation each year, paid holidays, sick time, and time for community service; subsidized comprehensive health insurance and supplemental retirement options; professional learning and development programs; limited tuition remission for employees enrolled at UMB; life insurance and long-term disability; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Develops, creates, modifies, and test code, forms, and script that allow for the creation and maintenance of electronic applications. Develop specifications from analyzing user needs; develop software solutions; and determine required data to determine application functionality. Analyze and design databases within an application individually developing database. Develop and write computer applications to store, locate, and retrieve data and produce reports.
• Develop, invent, research, and write applications to store, locate, and retrieve data and information. Gather, analyze and design, implement, integrate, test, deploy and support.
• Analyze environment and determine the best strategies to extract or link data to divergent systems and integrate the application. Ensure data captured includes any additional information, templates, and customization required.
• Develop, direct, and manage application testing and validation procedures, programming and documentation. Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the application to ensure that the desired results are produced.
• Conduct trial runs of program and application to be sure they will produce the desired information and the instructions are correct. Determine application limitations and capabilities, performance requirements, and interfaces.
• Perform and direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing applications to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements.
• Perform other duties as required, such as working with other groups to provide technical solutions and support for specialized applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Four (4) years of related computer programming or application development experience with proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, Go, C/C++, etc.
• Supervisory Experience: N/A
• Certification/Licensure: N/A
• Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES (KSAs)

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

PREFERRED KSAs AND EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity and/or experience in working in the intersection of software development, prototyping, and translational innovation, particularly within academic or research environments.
• Experience building end-to-end applications across mobile, web, desktop, or XR platforms
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or similar
• Experience with Unity (preferred) or Unreal Engine for interactive or simulation-based development
• Familiarity with 3D content workflows and basic computer graphics principles
• Experience in integrating AI/LLM services via APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Meta, Google)
• Experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for interfaces or dashboards
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) for hosting, APIs, or deployment
• Ability to support basic visualization, rendering, or simulation functions
• Experience working with 3D assets, media, or instructional content
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders

HIRING RANGE: $106,000 - $118,000, commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

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