Senior Full-Stack Web Developer

UVA Health

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Custom Applications & Consulting Services (CACS), a division of University of Virginia Information Technology Services (ITS), designs and maintains digital solutions for teaching, research faculty, and staff across the University’s Schools, Departments, and Centers. CACS partners with academic and administrative units to develop innovative web applications, mobile applications, AI integrations, and bespoke data visualization tools that support the University’s teaching and research missions. Our clients include departments across the Schools of Education, Engineering, Medicine, and many others. These collaborations challenge our team to build individualized relationships, foster creativity, and deliver modern, scalable solutions that enable the University community to do its best work. UVA ITS strives to be a workplace where people thrive. We are committed to creating an environment that values diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and meaningful collaboration. Custom Applications & Consulting Services (CACS) seeks a Senior Full-Stack Web Developer (React Focus) to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary team supporting innovative digital solutions across the University of Virginia. This role will focus primarily on designing and building modern React-based web applications while contributing to broader full-stack development initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience developing scalable, end-to-end applications and the ability to collaborate with researchers, faculty, and technical teams across the University. As part of a small, agile engineering team, the developer will help shape the long-term technical direction of the React ecosystem within CACS, while also contributing across existing technologies including ASP.NET, MAUI, and Azure cloud services. During the first two years, this position will primarily support the Digital Technology Core (DTC), UVA’s interdisciplinary team enabling researchers to incorporate smartphones, wearable devices, and user-facing AI into research. Key initiatives include: • Research Data Dashboard – Design and implement a scalable, secure web-based dashboard integrating with DTC’s backend infrastructure to provide real-time monitoring and data visualization for researchers. • AI-First Research Protocol Builder – Design and develop an innovative web interface enabling UVA faculty to create, manage, and update DTC research applications. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research technology while building applications that support impactful work across the University.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of relevant software development experience.
Experience developing modern web applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React.
Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and HTTP-based services.
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases.
Experience with version control systems such as Git and collaborative development workflows.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
4+ years of experience developing React applications and cloud-based software solutions.
Experience with Azure cloud services or other cloud platforms.
Experience with ASP.NET or MAUI frameworks.
Experience working in higher education or research environments.
Experience in consulting or client-facing software development.
Understanding of web application security best practices, including OWASP principles, authentication flows, JWT, and API hardening.
Experience working with data visualization tools or research data platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain React-based web applications supporting diverse UVA clients and projects.
Architect and build scalable full-stack applications and web services.
Collaborate with UVA schools, departments, and research teams to design effective web-based solutions.
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows.
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests to ensure high code quality and reliability.
Review and enhance system designs and architectural documentation.
Design and implement cloud services and APIs to support application functionality.
Stay current with emerging technologies and share knowledge with the engineering team.
Translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and research collaborators.
Contribute to architectural planning and long-term strategy for CACS web platforms.