Location : JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:College/Division: Academic IT
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
DescriptionThe Department of Academic Information Technology is accepting applications for its Senior Web & Application Systems Developer position.
Examples of Duties- Serve as the technical lead for web and application development projects, setting standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
- Provide architectural direction for web systems, APIs, integrations, and application environments.
- Collaborate with IT leadership and campus stakeholders to plan system improvements, upgrades, and long-term development strategies.
- Mentor junior developers, web staff, and student workers; provide technical oversight and code review.
- Oversee backend operations of the College's website and associated platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
- Design and implement enhancements to web infrastructure, including server configurations, security policies, and system optimizations.
- Resolve complex technical issues and lead response efforts for high-impact web incidents or outages.
- Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), security requirements, and institutional policies.
- Provide high-level technical support and consultation to faculty, staff, and departments regarding web applications, data integrations, and system capabilities.
Typical Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in web development, application development, or systems integration.
- Significant experience with Ellucian Banner, including API development, Oracle-based data structures, and integration frameworks.
- Advanced proficiency in backend development (e.g., PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript/Nodejs).
- Strong SQL skills; Oracle experience highly preferred.
- Expertise with API frameworks, ETL processes, REST/SOAP, and system integration technologies.
- Experience with web server management, DevOps practices, version control (Git), and automated deployment tools.
- Thorough understanding of security standards, identity management (SSO, SAML, OAuth), and data governance principles.
- Demonstrated leadership in technical project management and system architecture.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, especially with complex integrations and backend systems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and manage multiple long-term projects with minimal supervision.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.
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