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Location : St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 24PRO699-1
Division: College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Position Announcement
Located within Utah Tech University's College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET), the College's Innovation Lab is looking to hire a Web Application Developer. This position will report to the Dean for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology and work as a key member of the Innovation Lab team to create, develop, code, and manage the University's Innovation LabWeb Applications. Additional information about the college and its program and degree offerings can be found online at https://colleges.utahtech.edu/science/.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $70,000+ depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of July 1, 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 25, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
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Location : St. George 84770, UT
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 24PRO699-1
Division: College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Opening Date: 03/06/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Position Announcement
Located within Utah Tech University's College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET), the College's Innovation Lab is looking to hire a Web Application Developer. This position will report to the Dean for the College of Science, Engineering and Technology and work as a key member of the Innovation Lab team to create, develop, code, and manage the University's Innovation LabWeb Applications. Additional information about the college and its program and degree offerings can be found online at https://colleges.utahtech.edu/science/.
Responsibilities
- Lead in the development of Web Applications for the Innovation Lab projects.
- Build and optimize secure Web Applications for evolving needs.
- Provide continued support for multiple web properties.
- Maintain communication with team members and supervisors concerning the direction of the web properties.
- Code and script applications.
- Perform routine site audits and technology innovation, as well as ongoing maintenance, on multiple sites over time and on an as-needed basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Software Development, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Web Development, or related field required. Equivalent combination of education or experience will also be considered.
- Two years of related internship or job experience required; experience working in Web Application development and/or with State or National Government Agencies preferred.
- Expertise in front-end technologies, including JavaScript, CSS3 and HTML5 and third-party libraries such as React Js, Angular, and Vue.
- Knowledge of server-side programming languages, including PHP, Python, Go, and others.
- Familiarity with DBMS technology, including MongoDB and MySQL.
- Knowledge of UI/UX and basic prototype design.
- Experience working with open-source web services, such as Apache and have a solid background in Linux/Unix.
- Ability to connect secure Web Applications to merchant services, including authorize.net and stripe, build and work with Application Programming Interfaces (API) to allow applications to talk to each other, and work with Shipify.com platform services.
- Solid understanding of search engine optimization (SEO) practices.
- Good communication skills, with ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Understanding of network diagnostics and analytical tools preferred.
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $70,000+ depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of July 1, 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins March 25, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University's non-discrimination policies:
- Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - , 435-652-7731.
- U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, , 800-421-3481.
- U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, , 303-844-5695.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online at
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
- 14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
- Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
- Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
- Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
- Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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The following attachments are required to apply for this position. The size limit on a single attachment is 5 MB. You may attach up to 10 attachments. If you do not submit all of the required documents, your application may not receive full consideration. You will not be able to edit or add to your application once it has been submitted.Cover Letter Resume Contact information (including email) for three professional referencesHave you uploaded these documents?
- Yes
- No
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Which pronouns do you use? Check all that apply.
- He, Him, His
- She, Her, Hers
- They, Them, Theirs
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Will you hold a Bachelor's degree in the required area for this position by the desired start date?
- Yes
- No
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Do you currently have at least two years of experience as listed in the job announcement?
- Yes
- No
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