Senior Web & Application Systems Developer

Jackson State University

Jackson, MS

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Application Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Best Practices, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Data Structures, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), DevOps, Git, High Availability, High School Diploma, Identify Issues, Identity Data Management, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Application, Java, JavaScript, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Node.js, OAuth, Oracle, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, REST (Representational State Transfer), Regulatory Compliance, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), SQL (Structured Query Language), Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On (SSO), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Strategic Planning, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Web Infrastructure, Web Programming, Web Server
LOCATION
Jackson, MS
POSTED
3 days ago

Senior Web & Application Systems Developer

Location

JSU Main Campus, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400363

College/Division

Academic IT

Opening Date

07/22/2026

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Description

The Department of Academic Information Technology is accepting applications for its Senior Web & Application Systems Developer position.

Examples of Duties

  • Serve as the technical lead for web and application development projects, setting standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
  • Provide architectural direction for web systems, APIs, integrations, and application environments.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership and campus stakeholders to plan system improvements, upgrades, and long-term development strategies.
  • Mentor junior developers, web staff, and student workers; provide technical oversight and code review.
  • Oversee backend operations of the Colleges website and associated platforms, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
  • Design and implement enhancements to web infrastructure, including server configurations, security policies, and system optimizations.
  • Resolve complex technical issues and lead response efforts for high-impact web incidents or outages.
  • Ensure compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG), security requirements, and institutional policies.
  • Provide high-level technical support and consultation to faculty, staff, and departments regarding web applications, data integrations, and system capabilities.

Typical Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in web development, application development, or systems integration.
  • Significant experience with Ellucian Banner, including API development, Oracle-based data structures, and integration frameworks.
  • Advanced proficiency in backend development (e.g., PHP, Python, Java, JavaScript/Nodejs).
  • Strong SQL skills; Oracle experience highly preferred.
  • Expertise with API frameworks, ETL processes, REST/SOAP, and system integration technologies.
  • Experience with web server management, DevOps practices, version control (Git), and automated deployment tools.
  • Thorough understanding of security standards, identity management (SSO, SAML, OAuth), and data governance principles.
  • Demonstrated leadership in technical project management and system architecture.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities, especially with complex integrations and backend systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and manage multiple long-term projects with minimal supervision.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

  • Yes
  • No

02

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelors degree
  • Masters degree
  • Specialist degree
  • Ph.D
  • G.E.D.
  • Juris Doctorate

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Jackson State University (MS)

Address 1400 John R. Lynch Street

P.O. Box 17028

Jackson, Mississippi, 39217

Phone (601) 979-2015

Website https://www.jsums.edu/humanresources/

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Jackson State University