University System of Georgia Hiring for App/Web Developer Working at System Office-Atlanta Full Time

Job Title: App/Web Developer Working
Location: System Office-Atlanta
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 262689
About Us

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

Location

This position has the option to select the Atlanta office located at 270 Washington Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30334 or the ITS Athens Office 2500 Daniells Bridge Rd., Bldg. 300 Athens, GA 30606 as the primary work location.

Job Summary

We are seeking an App/Web Developer – Working to join our team and assist with continued modernization of our website development pipeline. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop new websites for our customers and contribute to the future of our web support operations.

As an App/Web Developer – Working, you will be working with a range of modern technologies and tools, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks such as Foundation, as well as back-end technologies such as MySQL and Node.js. Experience with version control tools like Gitlab and CI/CD tools is also a plus.

At the University System of Georgia, we offer outstanding benefits, including the Teacher¿s Retirement System, where you can be vested in a pension plan after just 10 years, and our Tuition Assistance Program, which waives tuition and certain fees. We are committed to fostering a positive work-life balance and creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

If you are a driven and talented App/Web Developer – Working with a passion for innovation, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us build a lasting legacy in higher education!

Responsibilities

1.Architects, evaluates, tests, implements, and supports operation of custom websites for the University System of Georgia.

2.UI & UX design

3.Assists with our custom web applications.

4.Coordinates with customers to develop project designs, plans, resources, and timeframes; researches potential solutions.

5.Monitors projects/requests from design to completion; ensures projects/requests meet customer specifications and needs.

6.Understands and applies browser specific compatibility issues, facilitates usability testing; ensures implementation of user interface design best practices.

7.Responds to service requests; investigates, designs, codes, tests, and develops solutions for website issues; documents cases.

8.Ensures websites are compliant with accessibility standards and style guidelines.

9.Monitors changes in technology and related regulations or laws and serves as an expert resource to IT staff and its customers on topics and issues related to technological innovations and developments.

10.Administers websites and web applications; manages users, groups, and deploys upgrades and changes.

11.Plans and prepares technical reports, memoranda, and instructional manuals as documentation of program development.

12.Trains end users.

13.Assists in developing long-term web infrastructure plans.

14.Researches and identifies new technologies.

15.Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

·Knowledge and skill in the use of HTML5 and CSS3 web standards, JavaScript and Node.js or comparable programming language(s) and the characteristics of the platforms on which the language is being used.

·Knowledge and skill in the use of client-server operating systems, including directory structures, file management procedures, and utilities.

·Knowledge of relational databases and of relational database management systems (MySQL).

·Knowledge of modern software development practices and tools, such as test-driven development principles, continuous integration, version control (GitLab) and virtual environments (Docker, Rancher).

·Knowledge of IT security and privacy standards.

·Knowledge of website design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

·A strong design sensibility.

·Knowledge of responsive design frameworks and coding practices to develop device agnostic web applications.

·Knowledge of Web Application design.

·Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

·Knowledge of state and federal web compliance standards and regulations.

·Knowledge of Board of Regents and department policies and procedures.

·Commitment to professional engagement and continued development.

·Understanding of the value of diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace and in the development and implementation of software tools and other technology.

·Skill in oral and written communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

Educational Requirements

·Bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.