Senior Developer

Senior Developer Position Number 01107A Department TECH INNOVATION CONTRACTS Location Norfolk, VA Type of Position Classified Type of Job Full Time EEO Category B Professionals Job Description Serve as a senior developer for software development in the university portal and application development. Design, develop, and implement applications that meet the needs of the university and support the University’s web & mobile needs. Assist with research, evaluation, and development of planning proposals for future direction. Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities Extensive structured programming ability demonstrated by working ability to program complex applications in packages such as XML, JSON, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Oracle, and open database connectivity. Extensive knowledge of support required for an enterprise-wide web/mobile environment. Thorough knowledge of client/server and web environments. Thorough knowledge of systems design, security, and planning. Considerable knowledge of Vmware, Linux, Apache and the associated hardware and software. Working knowledge of SQL databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle. Familiarity with NoSQL databases like Couchbase or MongoDB. Demonstrated ability to provide technical and project leadership to individual through a wide range of technical skills and at varying administrative levels. Effective oral and written communication skills. Considerable experience developing rich user interfaces in the browser using frameworks such as Node.js, Angular and React.js Special licenses, registration or certification Education or training Level and type of experience Extensive experience implementing and supporting a large-scale web environment on an enterprise level. Extensive experience with analysis, design, development and system documentation for software development projects. Extensive experience developing web based applications. Extensive experience with Apache, PHP and Java. Considerable experience working in a collaborative environment on large scale projects. Considerable experience in the design, development and implementation of software using modern Java-based development frameworks. Considerable experience in the gathering and development of customer specifications and taking a software development project throughout the full life-cycle of a project. Considerable experience developing software using modern Java EE or other Java-based web application development frameworks. Considerable experience developing rich user interfaces in the browser using frameworks such as Node.js, Angular, React.js and jQuery, as well as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript Considerable experience developing using PHP, Cross platform application development tools like Flutter or React Native. Some experience in test-driven development practices. Experience with systems integration strategies and patterns, such as REST / SOAP web services, messaging, direct SQL / LDAP . Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) Some experience with PHP, Angular, React, Flutter (or React Native), and Node.JS. B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science or MIS or equivalent combination of education and experience. Conditions of Employment This position may be hybrid or remote . Should the selected individual choose to be hybrid, travel to campus would be the responsibility of the employee on the days they come to campus (and would need to be at least one day per week). If the selected candidate intends to be remote, payroll limitations exist on locations a remote employee may work that could limit the selection of the final candidate. In addition, there may be budgetary limitations that limit the selection of the final candidate when travel to campus is necessary. This position requires a traditional 40-hour work week. Computer equipment will be supplied for remote work; high-speed internet is the responsibility of the employee. The equipment provided to staff with approved telework agreements enables them to deliver vital services to University faculty, staff, and students from remote locations. Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, even when the main physical campus is closed. Therefore, all division employees with an approved telework agreement are generally expected to work during official University closures. This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate. Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range between $ - $70,000 - $97,000 Posting Detail Information Job Requisition Number S03422 Job Open To General Public Open Date 09/15/2026 Close Date 09/25/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Along with the completed application, please attached your updated resume and coverletter. Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page Department Home Page Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757) 683-3141. Alternative Hiring Process In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.