Applications Developer (Project Management)

The University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for a full-time Applications Developer to support a research initiative focused on national defense and security-related supply chain challenges. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with a small, agile team composed of full-time professionals including a Senior Applications Developer and student researchers. The primary responsibility is the development of a decision-support application that integrates artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data-driven insights through a user-friendly interface and provides support for critical decision-making in defense supply chain operations. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain a modern, intuitive front-end user interface for the decision-support application
• Support the implementation and management of a robust back-end infrastructure, including secure database connectivity and data management workflows.
• Integrate AI and ML models into the application where appropriate to enable advanced analytics, forecasting, and optimization.
• Collaborate with researchers and domain experts to translate technical requirements into scalable software solutions.
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of a sustainable, user-focused, and high-impact software platform

Essential Duties:

• Develops new software applications and updates and modifies existing applications as required by the customer.
• Processes user needs to customize software for computer programs, designs prototype applications, implements and tests source code, and troubleshoots software applications.
• Designs prototypes according to customer specifications.
• Develops software solutions to meet customer needs.
• Creates and implements the source code of new applications.
• Tests source code and debugs code.
• Evaluates existing applications and performs updates and modifications.
• Develops technical handbooks to represent the design and code of new applications.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

*** This position requires US Citizenship by the sponsor.***

Required Education: Bachelor's degree.

Equivalency & Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.

Skills:

• Knowledge of software design and programming principles.
• Knowledge of programming for diverse operating systems and platforms using development tools.
• Ability to program in at least one programming language.
• Ability to analytically think and have problem solving skills.
• Good mathematical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
•  Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills.

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Sit for prolonged periods.
• Manual dexterity.
• Standard office work environment.
• U.S. Citizenship (required for compliance with sponsor regulations)

Departmental Preferences:

• Experience with front-end frameworks and general UI development concepts.
• Familiarity in back-end technologies and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated experience with secure and scalable application development.

Supervision: No Supervisory Duties 

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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