Software Developer (Software Developer II) - Information Technology Digital Transformation

California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 549407
Work type: Staff
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Full Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Information Systems & Technology,Workplace Type (Exclude Inst Fac)|On-site (work in-person at business location)

This is a temporary position for an expected one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date. The Software Developer is responsible for coordinating the full software development lifecycle for over 25 web applications and services, ensuring their performance, security, and reliability.

Job Summary:

This is a temporary position for an expected one year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

The Software Developer is responsible for coordinating the full software development lifecycle for over 25 web applications and services, ensuring their performance, security, and reliability. This position collaborates with campus stakeholders, UX developers, and third-party vendors to enhance applications like the CSUSB Mobile App and Campus Portal while integrating scalable system architectures and APIs. Additionally, this position manages databases, optimizes system performance, and produces technical documentation to support ongoing development and university needs.

Responsibilities

Software Development & Maintenance: The Software Developer will coordinate the full software development lifecycle for over 25 web applications and services, handling everything from planning and coding to testing and deployment. This position will write efficient, high-quality code, debug issues, and implement new features to improve application functionality. Additionally, this position will collaborate with programmers and third-party vendors to enhance applications such as the CSUSB Mobile App and Campus Portal, ensuring that all applications are optimized for performance, reliability, and security.

System Architecture & Integration: The Software Developer will design scalable, secure, and long-term system architectures that integrate cloud and on-premise solutions. Develop and maintain APIs to facilitate seamless data exchange between university and third-party systems while managing database systems using technologies like MySQL, Java, and Spring to ensure data integrity and optimized performance. Additionally, this position will utilize Docker for container networking, load balancing, and system reliability, ensuring maximum uptime for critical applications.

Stakeholder Collaboration & User Experience Enhancement: Working closely with campus stakeholders, the Software Developer gathers requirements to ensure that applications meet the university's needs. Collaborate with the UX Developer to evaluate and implement improvements to the mobile app and portal while also providing ongoing support by maintaining and updating applications based on user feedback. Furthermore, this position will assist in marketing new app features and managing the app's presence in app stores to ensure compliance and visibility.

Technical Documentation & Project Coordination: In addition to development work, the Software Developer will be responsible for producing technical documentation, user guides, and support materials for internal teams and stakeholders. This position will present project updates to both technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clear and effective communication. Pertaining smaller project timelines, assist in testing new solutions and researching available modules to recommend the best options for meeting the university's evolving needs.

Other duties within this classification as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required education and experience)

- Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or related technical field.
- 2 years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of formal data structure design, relational database design, and file structure.
- Ability to design data structures to maximize efficiency and flexibility.
- Ability to perform database maintenance tasks, develop access routines, and maintain dictionary.
- Knowledge of data administration principles and data modeling concepts.
- Ability to identify and resolve software/hardware interface problems, data requirements, and access methods.
- Ability to establish and execute data security standards and procedures and disaster recovery plans.
- Knowledge of distributed processing and client/server technologies.
- Ability to perform database backup and recovery procedures as part of database management system utilities.
- Ability to use data resource and productivity tools applicable to the database management system.
- General knowledge of network configuration, programming, and protocols.
- Ability to provide database support in a multiple hardware platform and operating system environment.
- Ability to work and communicate with users to define and meet database needs and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

- 2 years computer programming experience
- Frontend Frameworks (React, Angular, etc.)
- Knowledge and experience with Modo app platform
- Experience working in or with higher education
- Familiarity with WCAG 2.0 web accessibility content guidelines
- Experience developing RESTful API with one of the following languages: Java, C#, NodeJS, Python
- Understanding of Intermediate HTML & CSS
- Familiarity with data format JSON and XML
- Experience with Oracle database and database SQL language
- Good Understanding with project code version control tools: Github, Bitbucket
- Understanding of the following technologies: Java, Spring, Docker
- Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical teams
- Ability to present updates and manage smaller project timelines

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: Step 1 ($6, 492.00 per month)

Classification Salary Range: minimum Step 1 ($6,492 per month) - maximum Step 20 ($9, 458.00) monthly.

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Position Information:

Full-time/Exempt/Temporary (up to one year with the possibility of further renewal)

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends.

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.

The application deadline is: Friday, October 17, 2025.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. See policy at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act


Applications close: Sat, 18 Oct 2025 06:55:00 GMT

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