West Virginia University · 1 day ago
(Hybrid) Application Developer - Division for Land-Grant Engagement
Morgantown, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expWest Virginia University is seeking an Application Developer for the Division for Land-Grant Engagement. This role involves supporting IT across all counties in West Virginia through systems analysis, database management, software administration, and web application management.
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Responsibilities
Support database design, maintenance, and optimization for new development, system implementations, and upgrades, including writing queries and ensuring data integrity
Meet with Division employees and team members to support the development of technology strategies for projects, using project management tools to ensure successful delivery; collaborate with other developers to suggest improvements for Division workflows
Assist in creating full stack web applications using both backend languages such as ColdFusion, PHP, and C#, as well as frontend languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Deploy applications to Windows and Linux web servers using server interfacing languages such as Git, Bash and PowerShell
Automate workflows using cloud systems such as the Microsoft Power Platform and Qualtrics. Integrate existing and new web applications systems with 3rd party systems such as SSO providers and cloud systems
Lead development and implementation of Microsoft platform services, such as Teams, Office 365 and others
Provide administration for application servers housing ColdFusion and other systems. Responsible for all facets of normal server utilization including specification and purchase, setup, data structure design, configuration and implementation, account setup and management. Coordinates server-based services with the special needs users. Maintain development and production environments for testing and production deployment. Work with Information Security on regular scans of both system and data repositories to ensure the highest level of compliance, reliability, and security
Train Division faculty and staff on how to utilize existing and new technology utilizing mixed methods such as webinars, workshops, digital modules, and help documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Science, Data Analytics, or related field required or equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the following: Web Development, Cloud Automation, and Data Processing experience
Leadership in managing professional programming activities; project management experience; working knowledge of applications software
Customer service and/or support
Valid Driver's License for independent state travel
Ability to learn content management systems, ColdFusion and PHP backend programming languages, data processing languages such as Python, and SQL, and various software applications such as Microsoft 365, Microsoft Power Platform, Adobe Creative Cloud
Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other web programming technologies
Skills in oral and written communication, including telephone and email etiquette when interacting with nontechnical employees regarding computer/software troubleshooting
Strong interpersonal skills, exemplary people and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Ability to diagnose data management software problems both on-site and via telephone, e-mail, and workplace-chat
Ability to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously
Ability to learn policy and procedures of WVU, WVU Division for Land-Grant Engagement, and all associated program units
Ability to function as a team player and work independently
Ability to travel around the state to conduct training and attend training as needed
Benefits
37.5-hour work week
13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia University offers academic programs in order to earn bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.97MKey Investors
National Institute of Nursing ResearchU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Department of Commerce
2025-02-01Grant· $2.7M
2024-10-29Grant· $7.82M
2024-09-17Grant· $0.72M
Leadership Team
Lori Hazlehurst
Professor Pharmaceutical Sciences
Michael Benson
President and Professor of History
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