Job Information
University of Utah Web Software Developer Sr in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/21/2024
Requisition Number PRN38022B
Job Title Web Software Developer Sr
Working Title Web Software Developer Sr
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Computer Employee
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 02667 - Wilkes Ctr -Climate Sci & Plcy
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 60700 to 109600
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
“The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy is seeking a talented web developer to design, develop and construct web tools and applications related to ongoing wildfire and climate research at the University of Utah. These tools will be designed to enable decision makers to access, analyze and interpret data to make decisions at regional and national scales. An ideal candidate would have front-end and back end experience with geospatial web apps and/or experience working with large geospatial datasets.
Further, successful applicants for this position will have experience building interactive mapping using tools such as Openlayers/Leaflet/MapBox/etc and maintaining large, complex datasets in cloud computing environments. This individual will be performing complex work designing, developing, configuring, testing, implementing and maintaining geospatial web applications using advanced programming tools and languages.
This is a 1-year full-time salaried position with annual/sick leave and health and retirement benefits at the University of Utah. Should funding allow, this position may be eligible for extension beyond the one-year timeline, contingent on successful execution of project deliverables and performance evaluation.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Excellenthealth care coverage (https://www.hr.utah.edu/forms/lib/SummaryComparisonEmployeeHCP.pdf) at affordable rates
14.2% retirement contributions (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/retire401aPlan.php) that vest immediately
Generouspaid leave time (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/paidLeave.php)
11 paid Holidays per year
50% tuition reduction (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/tuition.php) for employee, spouse, and dependent children
Flex spending accounts (https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/fsa.php)
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available atwww.hr.utah.edu/benefits (https://benefits.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/78/2023/04/Summary-Comparison-2023_OE-only.pdf)
Responsibilities
This individual will be performing complex work designing, developing, configuring, testing, implementing and maintaining geospatial web applications and systems
Develop complex new applications using advanced programming tools and languages, based on project requirements.
Develop and implement high quality code, primarily that supports data processing and user interface visualization and web tools for research and contract projects.
Utilize a comprehensive knowledge of development languages and systems to work on complex projects involving software, database and system architecture design
Review, test and verify code to maintain quality assurance and control.
Create, integrate and deploy geospatial databases for project data.
Assist in maintenance of geospatial databases and their associated datasets
Analyze and improve the performance of web tools and applications ranging from server-output to browser-rendering.
Prepare technical documentation for both web tools and their back-end web services and support systems.
Collaborate with project team to integrate analysis tools into web applications.
Build accessible websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines ( WCAG )
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 3-5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Review of applications by the search committee will begin April 15, 2024.
- Under “applicant documents-other” Please attach a portfolio of relevant work including web apps and interactive data visualizations (need not be geospatial) you have developed. These can be delivered via a Github repository or a website.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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