"PHP Developer"

Job Summary

The IT Systems Architect 1 (PHP Developer) position serves under the supervision of the Director of Web and Digital Services to perform architecture and programming support on multiple projects. Works closely with Web Services team members and business partners during all phases of projects to analyze requirements in the context of related infrastructure applications and systems. Works with customers, external and internal to IT, to support existing and new PHP applications, databases, and the infrastructure on which they reside. This staff member will carry-out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acting in the best interest of the organization, and fully supporting the mission, vision, and values of Augusta University and all entities represented.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• PROGRAMMING SUPPORT: Works with customers to provide programming support for PHP applications supporting augusta.edu and other websites, including rearchitecting existing applications to meet current design standards, testing and addressing cybersecurity issues, and debugging.
• MANAGE AND ADMINISTER: Manage and administer the server architecture for existing website technologies for augusta.edu and related properties, including managing software versions, ensuring reliability and uptime, and defining clear upgrade paths for critical web server architecture.
• EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: Investigate emerging technologies and act as a subject matter expert to determine technology and infrastructure standards cross-functionally; Participates in special projects.
• MODELS, PROCESSES AND POLICIES: Define and document target architecture models, processes and policies related to core infrastructure; Anticipate growth and ensure scalability of the infrastructure to include servers, storage, network and infrastructure applications.
• REVIEWS AND AUDITS: Lead architecture reviews and audits, including technical security, disaster recovery and business continuity programs; Serve as a subject matter expert for design of technical infrastructure to integrate solutions into existing technology standards.
• OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field with one year of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of eight years of relevant, experience in system architect.

Preferred Qualifications

Programming experience in PHP, including having seen multiple PHP development projects to completion. Understanding of, and experience managing, a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Knowledge of modern web development best practices. Familiarity with front-end web development tools, technologies, and languages.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases. Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices. Familiarity and expertise in a variety of programs.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills. Proven experience developing strategic system architecture plans. Extensive experience in system and network creation and development. Experience conducting technology, trends, standards and products research. Solid track record in prioritizing and executing tasks when under pressure. Experience providing guidance and leadership to novice systems engineers. Proven experience identifying, analyzing and resolving system problems.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality. Above-average analytical, conceptual and troubleshooting abilities.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday-Friday *Work outside of the regular business hours may be required.* Pay Band: B14 Salary: Minimum $75,300/annually - $95,200/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: Until filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.