Web Application Developer

Web Application Developer

Department: IT Enterprise Applications

Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in an IT field and 5+ years’ experience in PHP web development.
• Experience in web development for custom application development and content management administration.

• A creative and energetic IT professional to support the web services team that is self‑driven and organized.
• A trusted advisor with strong judgment, capable of navigating complex decision pathways and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to guide technical teams.

• Expertise 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 of 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.

• State retirement.
• Paid holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday).
• Paid parental leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health and life insurance.
• Retirement programs.
• Paid tuition.
• Dependent scholarships.
• Downtown COLA location with easy access to city life, dining, and cultural events.
• Energized leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC.

07/29/2026

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.