Web Application Developer - Digital Learning - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Web Application Developer participates in application development efforts to design and develop micro-service architectures and middle-ware integration layers that broken communication between client facing applications/websites and back-end systems such as CRM, SIS, LMS, and ERP applications. Within a highly collaborative, agile, and entrepreneurial environment, position will assist Senior Web Application Developer with implementing web application technology to align with the strategic goals of the division and the University. Position will work closely with peer Technology Innovation teams and Digital Learning to support their marketing and communications efforts at scale.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences or other relevant field
Experience: Three years of relevant application development experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience implementing and managing web analytics tracking processes
Proven work experience as Web programmer or developer
Expert knowledge of web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)
Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns
Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP
Project management skills within a fast-paced work environment
A track record of delivering successful consumer products
Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
Good listening and negotiation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of networking concepts
Productivity application skills (Microsoft Office, Office 365, and Google)
Ability to function and make decisions under pressure
Ability to work independently
Ability to work effectively on a team
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Good time management skills
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Education : Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Experience in modern web integration and analytics technologies.
Experience with back-end development technologies.
Understanding of data structures, analytics, and reporting capabilities within CRM.
Experience in higher education environment
Experience with responsive and adaptive design is strongly preferred.
PHP frameworks.
Creative design skills.
Basic creative application skills (MS Word/Excel/Visio)
Knowledge of Technology / IT Service Management principles regarding incident, change, problem, and configuration management

Responsibilities

Web Application Development
Participates in the analysis, development, deployment, and support efforts for integrations with enterprise web applications
Develop and implement robust integration strategies that ensure high data integrity and security
Leads, modifies, deploys, implements, designs, tests, and manages critical, high impact, or urgent projects
Works with campus project partners to help define needs across multiple functional areas
Lead efforts for configuration management (e.g., Git, Subversion, etc.)
Researches emerging technologies and threats, implements solutions, and provides training
Designs, collects, analyzes metrics, and creates reports for dissemination to senior staff
Independently analyzes and solves highly complex technical problems
Meet with peers, managers, supervisors, vendors, students, staff, faculty, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems
Participate in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of department problems and concerns
Interacts with external vendors and contractors for technical solutions
Stay abreast of advancement in technology
Meetings, Training, Special Projects, and other Duties
Participate on special projects, including integration architecture development & web service development
Serve on working committees within Digital Learning which include implementation of new services and programs both internally and campus-wide
Attend meetings as required
Represent Digital Learning in campus-level meetings
Other Duties as Assigned