Programmer Systems

Job Title
Programmer Systems


Requisition Number
RE50121


Working Title

Department Name
40502:Institute for Biomedical Informatics


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BS




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Required Related Experience


1 yr




Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Physical Requirements

Sitting and/or standing for long periods of time; performing repetitive motion tasks; lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.



Shift

Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week.



Job Summary

The Institute for Biomedical Informatics is seeking a Programmer Systems analyst to join our newly established Innovation Core. The potential for AI and other technical innovations to broadly impact healthcare has never been higher. This means our ideal candidate must have a strong fundamental understanding of technology, ranging from embedded systems, to distributed computing, and high-level languages. Most importantly, candidates must have a desire to learn, develop, and apply new technologies, a high tolerance for task switching, and an internal drive to push the boundaries of accepted technical conventions.



Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Tests all code thoroughly and provides a user testing environment prior to publishing to production environment.
• Debugs code and troubleshoots errors as needed including database, server, and/or performance issues.
• Creates user documentation, external and/or internal to the application, and distributes to end users and technical support staff as appropriate.
• Assists end users with any technical questions or issues.

This position will follow a hybrid schedule.



We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Knowledge of Linux, open-source machine learning tools, and high-level languages, such as Java and Python.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and two or more years experience in a related area preferred.



Deadline to Apply
05/13/2025


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