IT Systems Coordinator

Classification Title:
Systems Admin/Programmer III

Job Description:
The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning's mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale equitable educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing against UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a dynamic and diverse team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

Azure Data Infrastructure Management

• Design, implement, and manage the Azure data infrastructure to support Center's database designs, or overall architecture.
• Collaborate with UFIT services to align with centralized services.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and scalability.
• Manage and maintain production and non-production databases.

Application Management

• Develop, test, and maintain full stack applications using JavaScript, Python, Java, React, .Net, Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features using Agile methodologies.
• Work with APIs and LTI to ensure seamless integration with external systems and educational tools.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.

Systems Storage and Administration

• Oversee storage solutions, including recovery.
• Administer system configurations, updates, and monitoring.
• Coordinate with vendors for hardware and software procurement.
• May perform capacity analysis, monitor and control use of IT resources.
• Responsible for the preparation and modification of technical and capacity documentation.

Coordination with UFIT and External Vendors

• Act as a liaison between the Center, UFIT services, and external vendors.
• Coordinate and manage centralized services and integrations.
• Facilitate risk assessment processes for internal and external applications.

Other Duties as Assigned

Hybrid work location policy:

Lastinger Center for Learning supports and promotes a healthy work-life balance. To achieve this, the Lastinger Center offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule that aligns with the university's Flexibility in the Workplace Policy. Allowing employees to stagger arrival and departure times as necessary and to vary the number of workdays in the office so long as an employee's FTE commitment is fulfilled within the university workweek. This policy also allows for occasional, incidental remote work based on individual circumstances.

Expected Salary:
95-105k

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in computer science or related field and four years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may be substituted at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and .NET framework.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 08 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 22 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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