Associate Applications Engineer Jobs in California

Summary

Reporting to the Director, Applications Development in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic setting, the Senior Applications developer designs, modifies, develops, writes and implements software programming applications and components; supports and/or installs software applications and components; works from written specifications and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and maintains documentation of process flow.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes the requirements from various users.
• Utilizes established development tools, guidelines and conventions including but not limited to ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#/VB.NET.
• Designs, codes, and tests web software applications in both on-prem and Cloud Native environments.
• Enhances existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement.
• Maintains existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects.
• Investigates and develops skills in new technologies and staying updated with the trends.
• Leverage LLM-based coding agents (e.g., Claude, OpenCode) to accelerate the software development lifecycle, focusing on prompt engineering for complex refactoring, boilerplate generation, and rapid prototyping.
• Apply agentic coding practices, utilizing AI to navigate large-scale codebases, perform root-cause analysis, and synthesize optimal architectural patterns through iterative human-in-the-loop collaboration.
• Creates problem prevention strategies for the project, or any other aspect of the work in the office.
• Creates project documents such as project definition documents, business requirements, functional specifications, requirements and deliverable plans.
• Analyzes and designs solutions to meet the requirements, writes the technical specification, develops the applications, and works with quality assurance teams throughout delivery of the features, patches, and final releases. Designs, codes, tests, debugs and documents solutions throughout the entire process.
• Provides system training for administrative, professional and staff on the applicable system and procedures including software, components of the system, how to integrate and use software applications and overall processes.
• Assists business areas in identifying and determining the business direction and potential areas of improvement.
• Works with business users on the design, testing, and implementation of solutions; works with third-party vendors.
• Manages implementation of business solutions such as the release of software/enhancements, process changes, and end-user training and documentation.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and attends in-services and other required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or company information as required.
• Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems or equivalent experience.

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on web application and microservices development using C#/.Net, Javascript/Typescript, SQL Server and React or Angular UI frameworks.
• 5+ years of technical leadership in design, architecture, implementation, and deployment of application solution platforms in both on-prem and cloud native environments.
• Expert level skill with C#, Javascript/Typescript, SQL languages and associated development tools.
• Extensive experience working with business analysts to develop software requirements meeting concrete business needs.
• Solid experience using LLM-based coding agents (e.g., Claude, OpenCode).
• Demonstrated proficiency in agentic coding practices, utilizing AI to accelerate the software development lifecycle and perform complex refactoring, boilerplate generation, and rapid prototyping through iterative human‑in‑the‑loop collaboration.
• Ability to facilitate discussions; willingness to ask questions, challenge the process and seek out answers.
• Solid knowledge of project management and the software development life cycle.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time management skills, ability to multi‑task, ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must possess ability to effectively work up, down and across the organization.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills in technical and business domains.
• Ability to self‑direct, self‑pace, multi‑task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.

USD $133,827.90 - USD $187,359.06 /Yr.

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