University Of Texas

Senior Software Developer/Analyst, School of Law

University Of Texas$90K — $108K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of web or software development experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of data security and privacy best practices.
  • Advanced proficiency in PHP and JavaScript.
  • Experience with WordPress custom theme and plugin development.
  • Practical familiarity with relational databases and SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain responsive websites and applications across front-end and back-end components.
  • Develop and maintain the Law School's WordPress Multisite installation and custom themes/plugins.
  • Handle incoming website-related help requests and troubleshoot issues effectively.
  • Stay updated on web development trends and pursue continuous learning.
  • Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with required on-site collaboration as needed.
  • Access to professional development opportunities.
  • Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) for retirement plans.
  • Generous leave benefits and holiday schedules.
Full Job Description
Job Posting Title:
Senior Software Developer/Analyst, School of Law
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Hiring Department:
School of Law
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
Purpose

Work within the Law Technology Services web team to design, develop, test, and maintain Law School websites and software applications across the full development stack, with expertise in WordPress. Develops and provides reports as requested by stakeholders.

Responsibilities
  • Designs, develops, and maintains responsive websites and applications, working across front-end and back-end components while collaborating closely with the members of the web team, the Law School Communications and Marketing office, and other stakeholders. Performs quality assurance (QA) testing during staging and after deployment, identifying and resolving cross-browser issues and other defects.
  • Develops and performs maintenance on the Law School's WordPress Multisite installation, including custom Site Editor themes and plugins using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, using clean, reusable code and following modern development practices. Keeps WordPress core and plugins current and secure.
  • Fields incoming website-related help requests from Law School faculty, staff, and students, troubleshooting issues and connecting requesters with the right solution or resource.
  • Stays current on standards and trends in web development, including HTML, CSS, scripting languages, browser compatibility, and accessibility, and actively pursues new skills to keep pace with evolving web technology.
  • Other related responsibilities, functions, and projects as assigned.


Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of five years of web or related software development experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with data security and privacy best practices.
  • Advanced experience with PHP and JavaScript.
  • Experience with WordPress custom theme and plugin development.
  • Practical knowledge of relational databases and use of SQL.


Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Experience with PHP frameworks (especially Laravel) and JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., VueJS, React, etc.), distributed version control workflows (e.g., git), and working with MySQL and Oracle SQL databases.
  • Understanding of Unix-based infrastructure, web server technology, and shell scripting.
  • Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutional environments with distributed stakeholders, shared governance, and regulatory requirements (FERPA, WCAG/ADA).


Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions
  • Hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration as business needs require.
  • Repetitive use of a keyboard and computer.
  • Work performed on concurrent projects with rigid deadlines.


Required Materials
  • Resume/CV including a listing of professional projects that detail your role for that project
  • 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  • Letter of interest


Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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About University Of Texas

The University of Texas at Austin is a public research university located in Austin, Texas. It was founded in 1883 and is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. The university offers over 170 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 13 colleges and schools. It is known for its strong academic programs in business, engineering, law, and natural sciences. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students. It has a strong research program and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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