Web Application Developer

Web Application Developer

Join the University of South Carolina as a Web Application Developer and play a key role in building and enhancing the digital solutions that support the university's mission. In this position, you'll leverage your expertise in web application development, enterprise systems, and modern web technologies to create scalable, user-focused applications while collaborating with IT professionals, campus partners, and leadership. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in higher education while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation, accessibility, and continuous improvement.
This role serves as a technical expert in custom web application development for college and departments as well as ERP systems for the university. Drive technical improvements for web platforms, including scalable enhancements, integrations, and PHP-based application development in Linux environments using MySQL and Oracle databases. Partner with IT, design, and leadership teams to deliver functional web solutions that align with accessibility, branding, and web standards. Support reliable system performance through troubleshooting, ticket resolution, documentation, and communication with stakeholders and vendors.
You'll enjoy the historic beauty of the University of South Carolina campus! Surrounded by amenities, and downtown Columbia, so you'll love where you work! An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. A world-class team of supportive, united, and approachable IT professionals. State retirement, paid holidays, and you will earn annual and sick leave monthly. Perks of the University of South Carolina Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events. Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting.
Required Education and Experience: Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in an IT field and 5+ year's experience in PHP web development. Experience in web development for custom application development and content management administration
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Expert in PHP development and fundamentals of custom web applications using MySQL and Oracle databases. Experience in API integrations and automation practices. Strong experience in HTML, CSS, Javascript Experience in SQL development Experience in Content Management Systems Support Knowledge on ensuring compliance with web standards, accessibility, and branding. Ability to collaborate with IT and design teams to improve site functionality. Experience in Linux CLI navigation Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
Job Duties
Job Duty - PHP Development Develop PHP custom web applications on Linux platforms using MySQL and Oracle backend databases. Promote best practices in coding standards and web accessibility. Work closely with university departments providing solutions to fit their business needs. Develop custom integrations with ERP and third-party systems via REST API Deliver timely enhancements based on functional and technical requirements.
Essential Function - Yes
Percentage of Time - 55
Job Duty - Customer Support Provide timely, professional assistance to customers by resolving inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a positive experience via the ticketing system.
Essential Function - Yes
Percentage of Time - 25
Job Duty - Content Management System Support Provide timely one-on-one support for the CMS (Modern Campus) assisting users with content modifications Supports site and group creation, user account management and permissions
Essential Function - Yes
Percentage of Time - 10
Job Duty - Communication and Documentation Facilitate clear and effective written and verbal communication among leadership, internal teams, and vendors to ensure transparency, alignment, and collaboration. Deliver functional and technical requirements documentation on all deliverables.
Essential Function - Yes
Percentage of Time - 10
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive - No
Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies - 1
Job Open Date - 06/15/2026
Job Close Date - 07/29/2026
Open Until Filled - No
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
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