Web Developer — United States — LinkedIn — 4491010576

Job Title: Web Developer

Department: Arts and Sciences | Information Technology

Location: Psychology Building (0144)

Position Type: Regular | Schedule: 40 hours per week | Shift: First Shift

About The Company

The Ohio State University is a leading public university committed to education, research, and service. Its College of Arts and Sciences is the university’s largest college and its academic heart, offering students opportunities to learn from accomplished artists, scholars, and scientists. The college is home to 81 majors, 38 departments, and more than 20 research centers. Its community includes over 2,000 faculty and staff members who support a broad range of academic programs and research initiatives. The College of Arts and Sciences Office of Technology Services provides technology support and services that help the college’s community meet its educational, research, and operational goals.

About The Role

The Ohio State University is seeking a Web Developer to join the College of Arts and Sciences technology team. In this role, you will contribute to the overall functionality, design, development, and maintenance of the college’s Ruby on Rails and PHP web applications. You will work with faculty and staff to understand their needs, translate requirements into effective technical solutions, and deliver applications and websites that meet agreed specifications. This position also supports the reliability, usability, and ongoing improvement of existing digital services.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues and users from varied professional and technical backgrounds. You will apply established development and maintenance practices, assess application performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend enhancements. Your work will help ensure college applications and websites remain functional, accessible, and aligned with applicable regulatory and usability requirements.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in computer and information science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant professional experience. Required experience includes project management, database design and development, and SQL, with experience using MySQL or PostgreSQL. Applicants must also have experience with Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

The role requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with users who have different backgrounds and levels of technical knowledge. Successful candidates will be able to gather requirements, explain technical information clearly, collaborate with stakeholders, and approach application issues methodically.

Responsibilities

Meet with faculty and staff to assess application and website needs, clarify requirements, and understand intended users and workflows. Design, develop, and implement web applications and websites according to established specifications and college practices. Contribute to the maintenance and overall function of Ruby on Rails and PHP applications, including reviewing and updating existing code as appropriate.

Use approved coding and maintenance standards to support consistent, reliable development. Troubleshoot reported problems, identify causes, and implement corrections to existing applications. Help ensure college websites and applications meet relevant regulatory and usability standards. Monitor site and application performance, research opportunities for improvement, and recommend and implement enhancements. Communicate progress, findings, and technical recommendations to colleagues and users as needed.

Benefits

The pay range for this job profile is $65,600–$85,200. The final offer will be determined within this range based on internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications. This is a regular, full-time position with a 40-hour workweek on the first shift. Final candidates must successfully complete a background check. A drug screen or physical may also be required during the post-offer process.

Equal Opportunity

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable policies and requirements.