University of Michigan

Web Systems Developer

University of Michigan • $75K — $95K *
Ann Arbor, MI 48103In-Person
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
  • CSWAE (or similar) application security certification
  • 4 years of web-based application development experience
  • Experience in developing survey management systems in academic research
  • Proficiency in developing WordPress-based API endpoints and custom plug-ins
  • Familiarity with Qualtrics survey API integration
  • Ability to meet WCAG accessibility standards during application development

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain web and client/server applications
  • Create and maintain applications interfacing with external services like Qualtrics and Twilio
  • Develop WordPress-based API endpoints for research information management
  • Create custom WordPress plug-ins to enhance web application functionality
  • Integrate report generation capabilities into applications based on stakeholder needs
  • Ensure data security and ADA accessibility compliance in all development
  • Provide senior-level consulting and technical advice to less experienced staff

Benefits

  • Eligibility for hybrid work with remote capabilities up to 80%
  • Professional development opportunities in new application technologies
  • Collaborative work environment with access to experienced staff
  • Contributions to impactful academic research projects
  • Annual review of work agreements for flexibility in work arrangements
Full Job Description
Responsibilities*

Design, develop, and maintain web and client/server applications to achieve operational status within agreed-upon time parameters and operating performance. Create and maintain applications that interface with externally provided services (i.e. Qualtrics, Twilio) and support complex survey data collection protocols of academic researchers. Develop and maintain WordPress-based API endpoints for managing and providing research information, publication references, and staff information to institute websites. Develop custom WordPress plug-ins to add API client capabilities and extended functionality to web applications. Integrate report generation capabilities for hosted content and usage statistics into new and existing applications, including visualization and presentation content based on the needs of stakeholders. Ensure applicable data security and ADA accessibility compliance requirements are met during development and remediate existing applications as necessary. Act as a senior consultant for staff with less experience, providing technical advice and consultation on analysis and programming applications. Provide project leadership and coordinate efforts between other technical staff and subject matter experts to produce solutions. Review and evaluate new application development technologies and prepare recommendations based on knowledge of problems and the capabilities of potential approaches. Remote work from home in Michigan permitted up to 80% of week.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science + CSWAE (or similar) application security certification + 4 years of web-based application development experience to include: development and support of survey management systems/processes in an academic research environment, developing WordPress-based API endpoints in an enterprise environment, creating custom plug-ins for WordPress, integrating applications with Qualtrics survey APIs, and developing and remediating applications to meet WCAG accessibility standards.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

280424

Working Title

Web Systems Developer

Job Title

App Programmer/Analyst Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

SRC-Comp & Multi-Media Tech

Posting Begin/End Date

7/21/2026 - 7/29/2026

Career Interest

Information Technology

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
Learn more about University of Michigan
Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1817
* Ladders Estimates

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