Web Application Developer (Digital Scholarship & Publishing Support) Job at The

Web Application Developer (Digital Scholarship & Publishing Support)
The University of Iowa Libraries is seeking to hire a

Web Application Developer (Digital Scholarship & Publishing Support)

(PIA2/4B) in our Libraries Information Technology department. Reporting to the Application Development lead in LIT, the developer supports the design, development, maintenance, and modernization of custom web applications that support research, teaching, and digital scholarship across the University of Iowa. The role works in close partnership with the Research Manager in the Digital Scholarship and Publishing Studio, who serves as Product Owner and Business Analyst, providing research context, requirements definition, and stakeholder coordination. The developer focuses on general‑purpose web application development, complementing the GIS Specialist role that focuses on geospatial systems. Guidance and mentorship from the Application Development lead ensure adherence to development best practices, institutional standards, and sustainable approaches to software design.

Responsibilities

Support the development, enhancement, and maintenance of custom web applications for faculty scholarship and publishing projects.

Implement and support content management systems and frameworks commonly used in library and digital publishing contexts, such as Omeka and other open‑source platforms.

Maintain, update, and modernize existing applications, including refactoring or migrating legacy solutions to current, supported frameworks.

Contribute to system analysis and technical design activities based on requirements defined by the Research Manager and project stakeholders.

Apply established development standards, tools, and frameworks in collaboration with the Application Development lead.

Write, test, debug, and document application code using approved languages, libraries, and development tools.

Provide second‑ and third‑tier technical support for digital scholarship and publishing web applications and services.

Collaborate with the GIS Specialist, application developers, and other LIT staff to support integrated project delivery.

Collaborate with campus partners and research stakeholders, as appropriate, to support web‑based scholarly communication projects.

Communicate technical concepts, progress, and issues to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.

Stay current with emerging web application frameworks, tools, and best practices relevant to digital scholarship and academic publishing.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, digital humanities, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.

Experience (typically 2 years or more) developing or maintaining web applications using modern web technologies.

Familiarity with content management systems or web frameworks, particularly in library or academic publishing contexts.

Ability to work collaboratively in a consultative, team‑based development environment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working with open‑source CMS platforms such as Omeka, WordPress, or Drupal.

Familiarity with maintaining or modernizing legacy applications.

Experience supporting scholarly publishing digital projects.

Exposure to version control systems and collaborative development workflows (e.g., Git).

Experience working within a team‑based software development environment, including receiving technical guidance or mentorship and applying established development standards.

Demonstrated interest in building scalable, maintainable, and sustainable software solutions.

Additional Information

Classification Title: Application Developer

Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific

Schedule: Full‑time

Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

Starting Salary Minimum: $66,000.00

Starting Salary Maximum: $80,000.00

Contact Information

Organization: Libraries

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335‑2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319‑356‑7543.

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