Temporary PHP Web Application Developer; UTemps

Temporary PHP Web Application Developer (UTemps)

Hiring Department: UTemp Pool

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

20

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Nov 20, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

The PHP Web Application Developer provides part-time technical support to maintain a suite of custom-built PHP/MySQL web portals used to manage NISOD's annual and virtual conference operations, award and grant submissions, and member-facing workflows. The role focuses on updating existing application functionality where needed, keeping other functionality stable, diagnosing and resolving bugs, and ensuring the applications remain available and secure during an organizational transition.

• Update PHP web applications for the 2027 annual conference, including portals for conference liaisons, presenters, reviewers, administrators, and submitters. Maintain MySQL database integrity; investigate and repair data issues as reported by staff.
• Apply security patches and PHP/dependency updates in a way that preserves existing functionality. Document code behavior, known issues, and fixes as work is completed, producing notes suitable for a future developer or vendor to reference.
• Communicate clearly with non-technical staff to understand reported issues and confirm resolutions.

Demonstrated experience writing, reading, and debugging PHP code. Working knowledge of MySQL sufficient to query, troubleshoot, and modify data. Experience maintaining or supporting existing web applications (new development experience alone is not sufficient). Ability to work independently and document work clearly for non-technical audiences.

Experience with form-based PHP applications or portal/workflow systems. Familiarity with legacy PHP codebases (pre-framework or lightly structured). Experience in a nonprofit, higher education, or membership association environment. Comfort working with minimal documentation of inherited code.

$40 + depending on qualifications

• Business casual attire
• Standard office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

• 20 hours between 8 am and 5 pm

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure all Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application.

The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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