IT Application Developer III

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. 

UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an intermediate-level AI UX Developer to join Applications, Development & Integrations (ADI), a unit within UFIT. 

UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator.

The AI UX Developer role blends full‑stack application development, AI‑driven feature integration, and user‑centered design to deliver innovative web and mobile experiences for the university community. The incumbent will work closely with product, engineering, and UX teams to translate business needs into high‑quality, accessible digital solutions.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

• Lead or contribute to the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle for enterprise‑grade web and cross‑platform mobile applications, translating requirements into technical designs and estimates 
• Design and implement AI‑enabled UI components, building reusable libraries and integrating with backend APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket) 
• Conduct UX design work: gather requirements, create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, ensuring compliance with UF’s design system and WCAG 2.1 AA standards 
• Collaborate with data, AI, and platform engineers to embed AI models into the user experience and to prototype novel interactions 
• Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers and interns, and provide technical guidance on best practices, security, and accessibility 
• Troubleshoot production issues, support deployment pipelines (CI/CD), and maintain documentation for all deliverables 

About UF Information Technology 

Led by Senior Vice President and CIO Elias Eldayrie, the nine departments comprising UFIT are: Academic Technology; AI² Center; Applications, Development, and Integrations; Business Center; Customer Experience and Resource Planning; Data Platform and Analytics; Information Security Office; Infrastructure and Communication Technology; and Research Computing. UF Information Technology (UFIT) enables teaching, learning, research, and service on campus and across the region with state-of-the-art enterprise IT systems, including SEC and SUS universities, and the opportunity to teach using HiPerGator. For more information about UFIT and its goals and governance, visit https://it.ufl.edu/about-ufit/strategic-plan/.

About the University of Florida

One of America’s all-around best universities, the University of Florida drives future-making education, eye-opening discoveries, life-saving health care, and community-building collaboration for our state, our nation, and our world. UF is in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from Florida’s West Coast, 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support various activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Exceptional Benefits

UF provides various leave programs based on an employee’s salary plan, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, personal leave days, and paid family leave. In addition to paid time off, the University of Florida offers a very competitive benefits package.

$110,000 - $130,000; commensurate based on education and experience

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, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Proficiency with modern front‑end frameworks (React, React Native, Node.js/Express) and UI technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript) 
• Strong grasp of UX processes, including user‑centered design, usability testing, and rapid prototyping 
• Experience integrating AI/ML services via APIs and an understanding of AI‑driven product workflows 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills; ability to work in an agile, multi‑disciplinary environment 
• Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Balsamiq) and prototyping of interactive flows.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2), version control (Git), and agile project management tools.
• Prior work in higher‑education or large‑scale enterprise settings is a plus.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.

A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

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