PHP Developer

About the position

The IT Systems Architect 1 position serves under the supervision of the Director of Web and Digital Services to perform architecture and programming support on multiple projects. Works closely with Web Services team members and business partners during all phases of projects to analyze requirements in the context of related infrastructure applications and systems. Works with customers, external and internal to IT, to support existing and new PHP applications, databases, and the infrastructure on which they reside. This staff member will carry-out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acting in the best interest of the organization, and fully supporting the mission, vision, and values of Augusta University and all entities represented.

Responsibilities

• Provide programming support for PHP applications supporting augusta.edu and other websites, including rearchitecting existing applications to meet current design standards, testing and addressing cybersecurity issues, and debugging.
• Manage and administer the server architecture for existing website technologies for augusta.edu and related properties, including managing software versions, ensuring reliability and uptime, and defining clear upgrade paths for critical web server architecture.
• Investigate emerging technologies and act as a subject matter expert to determine technology and infrastructure standards cross-functionally; participate in special projects.
• Define and document target architecture models, processes and policies related to core infrastructure; anticipate growth and ensure scalability of the infrastructure to include servers, storage, network and infrastructure applications.
• Lead architecture reviews and audits, including technical security, disaster recovery and business continuity programs; serve as a subject matter expert for design of technical infrastructure to integrate solutions into existing technology standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field with one year of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree with a minimum of eight years of relevant experience in system architect.

Nice-to-haves

• Programming experience in PHP, including having seen multiple PHP development projects to completion.
• Understanding of, and experience managing, a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
• Knowledge of modern web development best practices.
• Familiarity with front-end web development tools, technologies, and languages.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan)
• Earned vacation time
• Sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees who have been employed for more than 6 months.