Software Developer

Job Summary

This role is responsible for planning, designing, developing, debugging, testing, and implementing software and applying knowledge of programming techniques and computer systems. This individual will evaluate requests for new or modified software applications and develop client partnerships by consulting with customers to identify current operating procedures and clarify objectives for automating and streamlining processes. An individual in this position should actively research, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, frameworks, and practices toward building secure applications.

This position will uphold the ITS core principles of outstanding collaboration and communication, a drive to succeed, a passion for higher learning, and acting with integrity.

About Us

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Computer Science or related field

3 years information systems experience

Proficient in multiple programming languages and systems common to the job domain

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, UI/UX and responsive design experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience organizing tasks and deliverables

Experience in a higher education environment

Experience designing and testing for accessibility

PHP, Git and SCSS experience

Additional Information

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to supporting University staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Special Instructions

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Once a candidate is hired into this role, hybrid work arrangements (defined by NU ITS as a minimum of three days per week on one or more NU Campus locations and up to two days per week remote) may be available for candidates who successfully meet minimum performance criteria during the initial probationary employment period.