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Web Developer and Programmer (TEST SITE - DO NOT APPLY)

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Work type: Administrative & Professional
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Information Systems / Technology

Job Description

The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking applicants for a Web Developer and Programmer. The position requires the installation, configuration, and administration of department servers; Creation of PHP and JS webapps that integrate with existing departmental systems; Maintenance and upkeep of departmental databases and internal web tools; High level of Full-stack developer skills, such as experience in LAMP stack development; End user technical support for Windows, Mac, and Linux-based PCs; Installation and maintenance of physical hardware in the department’s data center; Effective and timely communication with departmental faculty, staff, and students.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
High level of Full-stack developer skills, such as experience in LAMP stack development.
Demonstrated experience managing and designing scalable data structures for large organizations.
Demonstrated experience designing user interfaces for websites and apps.
Solid communication skills, including interpreting feature requests and proposed solutions to determine underlying problems.
Working knowledge of Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs and workstations.
Experience troubleshooting hardware and software problems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience directly handling and securing sensitive or classified information.
Experience installing and maintaining hardware in a data center environment.
Experience with Node.js web stacks.
Proficient with Python.
Experience designing websites and documents in accordance with Section 508’s accessibility guidelines.
Experience maintaining the internal software systems used by the department (ECE Purchasing, ECE Student Funding, ECE Admissions, ECE Travel, and ECE Key management).
Experience with the department’s software needs, including FERPA, student and faculty PII, and university information requirements.
Experience building websites and applications in compliance with the EU’s GDPR laws.
Experience building websites and applications in compliance with California’s CCPA laws.

 

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Review Date

10/28/2024

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact K Atkins at atkins@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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