Associate Applications Developer Jobs in Tampa, FL

The Applications Developer I position within the Muma College of Business (MDOB) Financial Management (FM) team assists with developing and maintaining reports and web applications that enhance academic coordination across the college. Working under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Financial Management, the Applications Developer I is expected to apply technical knowledge and skills to help plan, develop, update, and maintain static websites, web applications, databases, and servers. The position also assists in developing effective reporting tools to support the business unit's information requirements using SQL and appropriate visualizations (such as Microsoft Power BI). The position may also help with supporting other MCOB web development and technical needs, as required.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

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

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law.  The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.  This job description does not constitute an employment contract.  

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a High School diploma or equivalent with three years of work experience in positions with fiscal support duties. College or other relevant post-secondary coursework may substitute for the experience requirement on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field; proficiency in developing web applications using C# and ASP.NET, .Net Razor pages, and basic knowledge of Power BI.  

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training.

Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

A public employer may include a post-secondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

• Develops and maintains web applications to meet requirements and current professional standards. Debugs, refactors, and maintains existing code. Applies updates to website content.
• Develops effective reporting tools needed to support the business unit's information requirements using SQL and appropriate visualization tools (such as Microsoft Power BI). Debugs, refactors, and maintains existing reports.
• Gathers, documents, and analyzes specifications and requirements for use during development.
• Designs, implements, and maintains relational databases to support applications and reporting needs.
• Assists with maintaining and supporting server and database environments. Deployschanges to test and production environments when appropriate.