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# Web Application Developer

- **Company:** ScienceJobs.Org
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Databases, Custom Software, Database Development, Linux, Web Development, Linux System Administration, MySQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), PHP Development, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Web Applications, Web Platforms, Web Services, Web Standards, Enterprise Software Applications, Backend, Os Ticket, Web Technologies, Restful APIs, Api Management
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://sciencejobs.org/job/job/apply?id=7358050

## About the Role

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., 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.

## Description

Advertised Job Summary
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.

About the Role

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., 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.


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