Digital Learning at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a newly created unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaboration problem-solving.
The Front End Web Application Developer participates in application development efforts to design and develop web sites. Position focuses on front end web development, employing a variety of tools and skills such as HTML, CSS, Javascript, Bootstrap, Wordpress, Vue and React. Position also works to develop back-end technologies that that broker 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 (CRM/BI) and the Digital Learning Education Core unit(s) to support their marketing and communications efforts at scale.
The salary range for this position is approximately between $80,000-$90,000 per year, based on experience, with the potential for a hybrid working capacity.
Job Duties
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.
Required Education And Experience
3 years of relevant application development experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience implementing and managing web analytics tracking processes
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 visa status.
Preferred Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences or other relevant field
Experience in modern web integration technologies
Experience with back end development technologies
Understanding of data structures, analytics, and reporting capabilities within CRM
Experience in higher education environment
For full consideration, applicants must attach a letter of interest, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references, in addition to completing the applicant file to the Human Resources online application system, Taleo.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
DL_UT
Job
Information Technology Professional
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Digital Learning At Ut
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute
Knoxville
Job Posting
Jul 1, 2024, 10:53:04 AM
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Higher Education
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