Application Programmer I

Job No:
537718

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories:
Health Care Administration/Support

Department:
MD-HOBI-GENERAL

*Job Description*
Classification Title:

Application Programmer I

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description:
The Biomedical Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) Program, part of the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics (HOBI) and closely aligned with the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), drives cutting-edge informatics research and services across the University of Florida. BIDS plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining advanced software, infrastructure, and data management systems that power major initiatives, including the CTSI, OneFlorida+ Research Network, and UF Health Cancer Center.

• Participate in creation of novel software that meets research needs. Work in an interdisciplinary team of informaticists, software developers, information quality experts, statisticians, and researchers during software development.
• Handle data queries from researchers and apply software applications to pre-process EHR data and extract required data elements from EHRs.
• Coordination and development of technical project proposals to build new software or deploy and update existing software used in data cleanup, ETLing, and related tasks.
• Participate in design, implementation, and reporting of research and evaluation studies. Contributions to scientific reports, conference papers and journal articles are expected, including documentation of method, presentation of data, and participation in interpretation of results.
• Assist with workflow of incoming data requests and other processes around the management, transform, analysis, etc. of data. Recommend and assist with development of workflow and process changes to enhance efficiency of tracking and delivery. Participate and contribute to communication of requests and results delivery. Assist with management of data governance around data sets.

Expected Salary:
$65,000 - $70,000

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and one year of appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Experience in a software development position preferred. Familiar with API design, preferably RESTful or similar. Familiar with data management and data analysis software and tools. Excellent formal and

interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of

audiences such as faculty members, PIs, center directors, study coordinators, and IT personnel.

Preferred:
MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, or related field. Experience in

a software development position preferred. Familiar with API design, preferably RESTful or similar.

Familiar with data management and data analysis software and tools. Excellent formal and

interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of

audiences such as faculty members, PIs, center directors, study coordinators, and IT personnel.

• Linux/Unix experience
• Python or similar language experience for deep learning, natural language processing, or machine learning
• Experience building and training NLP models
• Experience evaluating and analyzing NLP models
• Experience in using machine learning related software packages, such as scikit-learn
• Healthcare research experience preferred, but not required

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 is a time limited position.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Health Assessment Required:
No

Applications Close:
11 November 2025

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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