Developer presso University System of New Hampshire

The Web Developer will work with a team to develop, maintain and enhance database-driven websites, applications and web elements for the public-facing websites of the University System of New Hampshire and its institutions with a strong focus toward user experience, digital accessibility, SEO principles and client specifications. The Web Developer provides technical leadership to support USNH strategic initiatives.  

In this role, you will develop and extend the Drupal content management system framework as well as develop software using PHP, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, SQL, and/or other languages. Experience in Web Services (SOAP, REST) and source code control (GitLab) is required.   

You will also assist in establishing and maintaining a development environment that uses industry best practices for change management. This includes effective use of code repositories, properly leveraging development-test-production environments, and adherence to security protocols and auditable programming standards. 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

80% Software development: 

• Develop websites and other software applications to meet client needs within the scope of the USNH institutions’ web style guides and policies. This includes designing, writing, and implementing new application software and enhancements to existing software; as well as designing application system solutions that employ current and emerging technologies. 

• Build standards-compliant websites using content management systems like Drupal and WordPress, and web technologies like PHP, HTML, React, and CSS.  

• Work with complex data structures within relational databases.  

• Collaborate across teams to integrate AI capabilities into workflows and align AI initiatives with organizational goals 

• Leverage AI to improve code quality and automate coding tasks. This includes testing, debugging, and improving efficiency by analyzing code for vulnerabilities and suggesting improvements. 

• Troubleshoot issues as required.  

• Maintain technical skills to ensure currency with new and emerging web technologies. 

• Provide documentation and technical support for supported applications. 

• Coordinate the tracking, implementation, and testing of software. 

• Oversee the maintenance schedule for software applications to ensure they stay up-to-date with the latest stable versions and security releases. 

• Manage document libraries, Git and other information warehouses  

15% Client Services:  

• Working closely with other project leaders, this position provides technical leadership by estimating project hours, developing functional and technical specifications, establishing timelines for software projects requested by our customers, and ensuring timely delivery of properly functioning application software. 

5% Other:  

• Other duties as assigned. May include training, supervision, professional development, and research. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience in information technology field, Master’s and four years, or combination of education and experience equal to ten years. 

• Ability to be flexible, adapt and promote organizational core beliefs and values. 

• Demonstrated experience researching, analyzing, and implementing strategies to leverage technology to improve the user experience and/or develop new capabilities to meet emerging opportunities or challenges. 

• Experience in database-driven web applications, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React, PHP, Drupal or WordPress content management systems. 

• Working knowledge of at least one SQL-based database. 

• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git or SVN. 

• Strong organizational skills with effective oral and written communication skills. 

Additional Preferred Qualifications: 

• Relational database management experience. 

• Leadership experience.  

• Experience with project management tools and methodologies. 

• Experience working in higher education.  

• Customer service experience.  

Applicant instructions:

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.