Software Developer - UPDATED

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Position Summary:

The Center for Online and Continuing Education at Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Software Developer in 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 a wide range of technology and programming languages, this position is focused on problem solving.
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 visualizations for reports, dashboards and projections.
• 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). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.
Preferred Skills:
Experience providing hardware and software support, troubleshooting, and end-user training.
Experience with business analytics, data analysis, and object-oriented programming concepts.
Experience using GitHub, AI-enabled tools, and workflow/form approval automation technologies.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
Experience using web conferencing and collaboration platforms, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
Experience working with multiple enterprise systems, programming languages, and collaborative technology platforms.

Salary:

$65,000 per year

College or Department:

COCE: eLearning

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Application Deadline:

2026-06-04

Special Instructions to Applicant:

*Salary updated from $61,500 annually to $65,000 annually*
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position may close without prior notice.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.