Job Description

Description

The Division for Land-Grant Engagement at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Application Developer.

About the Opportunity

This position, headquartered in Morgantown, WV, supports information technology across all 55 counties for the West Virginia University Division for Land-Grant Engagement with regard to systems analysis and development, database creation and management, software administration, and website management. The position will also provide system administration of existing custom web applications.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

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.
Wellness programs
What You'll Do

Database Administration: Support database design, maintenance, and optimization for new development, system implementations, and upgrades, including writing queries and ensuring data integrity.
Project Planning: 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.
Web Development / Deployment: 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.
Cloud Automation/Cross Platform Integration: 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.
Microsoft Platform Development: Lead development and implementation of Microsoft platform services, such as Teams, Office 365 and others.
Hardware/Software/Server Support: 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.
End User Instruction: 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.

Qualifications

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.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.