Web Application Developer, Front End - Digital Learning at UT

$80,000 - $90,000/Yr

University of Tennessee - Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Hybrid - Knoxville, TN

Educational Services

About the position

Digital Learning at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a newly created unit focused on enhancing the online learning experience for students. The Web Application Developer, Front End, plays a crucial role in this initiative by participating in the design and development of web applications that support online learners. This position emphasizes front-end web development, utilizing a variety of technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap, WordPress, Vue.js, and React. The developer will also engage in back-end development to facilitate communication between client-facing applications and back-end systems such as CRM, SIS, LMS, and ERP applications. In a collaborative and agile environment, the Front End Web Application Developer will work closely with the Senior Web Application Developer to implement web application technologies that align with the strategic goals of the division and the University. This role involves working with various technology innovation teams to support marketing and communication efforts at scale. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $90,000 per year, depending on experience, and may allow for a hybrid working arrangement. The developer will be responsible for analyzing, developing, deploying, and supporting integrations with enterprise web applications, ensuring high data integrity and security. They will lead and manage critical projects, collaborate with campus partners to define needs, and stay updated on emerging technologies. Additionally, the developer will design and analyze metrics, create reports for senior staff, and participate in management meetings to address departmental concerns. This role also includes participation in special projects and committees within Digital Learning, contributing to the implementation of new services and programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate 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.
• Lead, modify, deploy, implement, design, test, and manage critical, high impact, or urgent projects.
• Work with campus project partners to help define needs across multiple functional areas.
• Lead efforts for configuration management (e.g., Git, Subversion, etc.).
• Research emerging technologies and threats, implement solutions, and provide training.
• Design, collect, analyze metrics, and create reports for dissemination to senior staff.
• Independently analyze and solve 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.
• Interact with external vendors and contractors for technical solutions.
• Stay abreast of advancements in technology.
• 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 and represent Digital Learning in campus-level meetings.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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 a higher education environment.