Lead Platform Developer (APPLICATIONS PROGR 4)

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Reporting to the Graduate Studies Director of Policy & Program Initiatives and the IET Application Delivery Manager, the Lead Platform Developer is a senior technical lead for the GradSphere platform, UC Davis' enterprise-grade solution built on the Appian platform for automating graduate education workflows and business processes. The Lead Platform Developer applies advanced software engineering works both autonomously and in collaboration with one or more other developers to deliver business process automation and workflow solutions using the Appian platform. The Lead Platform Developer is an experienced professional who uses their creativity and experience to achieve impactful and sustainable results; analyze problems and issues of diverse scope to determine solutions; independently perform the full range of responsibilities within the function; and possess interpersonal skills for leadership and collaboration within a team.

The Lead Platform Developer contributes in all phases of the software development life cycle: new solution design, coding and development, platform maintenance, systems and process analysis, application of secure software development best practices, troubleshooting and maintaining integrations with other campus systems, business and technical support, or a combination of these and other IT functions. The Lead Platform Developer is responsible for design and development of interfaces, process models, expression rules, and other components of the Appian platform. They also contribute to testing plans and quality assurance, deployment and monitoring, and maintenance and support. They provide insights to project leaders that inform decisions on the product roadmap for feature development and enhancements, and requirements for secure and sustainable operations.

Graduate Studies partners with the campus Information and Educational Technology (IET) unit for IT operations and strategic planning. The Lead Platform developer has a reporting responsibility to the Application Delivery Manager of IET Enterprise Infrastructure Services for review of technical work, and the Lead Platform Developer is expected to work closely with IET counterparts to maintain integrations, platform security, and other requirements.

Apply By Date

11/11/2026 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 related area and / or equivalent experience /training.
• 7+ years of professional experience or equivalent working as an application programmer or developer in a low-code platform (e.g., Appian).
• In-depth knowledge of web application design and development frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, etc.)
• Experience working in low-code application platforms to create interfaces, workflows, and other software components to support business requirements.
• Experience as a developer or lead developer in data modeling, RESTful API queries, SQL, JSON, and skills in other complementary platforms; experience with automated testing, monitoring, deployment and other DevOps best practices.
• Communication and collaboration skills to complete work successfully with technical development teams, non-technical campus/business partners, and platform users.

Preferred Qualifications

• Senior or Lead Developer Certification in the Appian platform.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or related field and/or a technology-focused master's degree.
• Proficient in software architecture, design, analysis, and documentation.
• Experience developing on the Appian platform.
• In-depth knowledge of the UC policy and applicable laws and legislation governing privacy, such as the Family Educational Right to Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Experience working on software development projects that use current project management paradigms (e.g. agile, scrum, kanban), version control (e.g. GitHub, Bitbucket), and tools (e.g. JIRA, SmartSheet, Trello, etc); experience with cloud infrastructure providers such as AWS, Azure, and/or Google CloudPlatform (GCP).

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Platform Application Development, Design and Support
• 20% - Platform Operations and Security
• 20% - Technical Strategy, Systems Analysis, and Leadership

Department Overview

Graduate Studies (GS) advocates on behalf of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, supports the faculty and staff engaged in delivering graduate education, and administers academic and administrative policies affecting graduate students and postdoctoral scholars in ways that foster a culturally and intellectually diverse environment characterized by high academic standards. Graduate Studies at UC Davis includes more than 100 dynamic degree programs, and a diverse and interactive student body from around the world.

The division of Graduate Studies (GS) embraces and values diversity, equity and, inclusion (DEI). We are committed to employing and retaining a diverse workforce and have programs and policies in place to ensure all employees can succeed regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. In acknowledgement of historical and current injustices faced by marginalized members of our global UC Davis community. We are firmly committed to supporting our Principles of Community and applying tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our everyday work and organizational culture.

Department Specific Job Scope

Deliver a service used by 5,000 graduate students and 2,000 faculty and staff.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $97,500.00/yr. - $182,700.00/yr.

• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: Grade 24
• UC Job Title: APPLICATIONS PROGR 4
• UC Job Code: 000652
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8:00 am-5:00 pm
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

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 by visiting or or .

• High quality and low-cost to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for and coverage for you and your family
• for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including , , , , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• , , and for eligible employees
• and Family Care discounts and resources
• to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• and for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Never