Software Developer

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Position Summary:

The Center for Online and Continuing Education at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Software Developer - Boca Raton, FL.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

The Software Developer is responsible for providing support for the design and development of information solutions to promote and support quality online courses. This involves programming, scripting, and contextualizing the unit’s information, processes, and data. This position must engage in the complexities and nuances surrounding the gathering, analysis, visualization, and reporting of solutions for the unit. From automating workflows and approval processes to creating 2D & 3D simulations for innovative training solutions, the software developer position will involve a wide range of technology and programming languages, including but not limited to asset tracking, software development, AR asset creation, or VR environment construction and interactive object creation. 

Other job functions will include developing and facilitating live and pre-produced training, production of instructional materials, and objects. Performs other duties as assigned at the discretion of the supervisor. This position reports to the Associate Executive Director of eLearning. 

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for data visualization and weekly reporting of operational data.

• Design and program web apps that make departmental data readily available to the Executive Directors as needed.

• Serve on the development team to create and maintain COCE database and tracking tools.

• Design and program desktop apps to increase productivity and access to information as assigned.

• Develop data visualization for reports related to the Board of Governors' progress on the 2025 Quality Plan.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned at the discretion of the Associate Executive Director of eLearning. 

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

• Sick Leave Pool Program. 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day 

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

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