Senior Developer

Old Dominion University; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Old Dominion University seeks a Senior Developer to lead software development for the university portal and applications. You will design and build scalable solutions, support web and mobile platforms, and contribute to planning proposals for future directions.

The role demands strong programming, enterprise web experience, and collaboration across teams in a hybrid/remote setup with campus visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive programming ability across XML, JSON, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and database systems.
• Experience supporting an enterprise web/mobile environment.
• Strong client/server and web environment knowledge.
• Knowledge of systems design, security and planning.
• Experience with VMware, Linux, Apache and related hardware/software.
• SQL databases and familiarity with NoSQL options.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior developer for university portal and application development.
• Design, develop and implement applications meeting university needs.
• Support web and mobile needs and participate in planning proposals.

Skills

Programming (XML/JSON/Java)

Web/mobile enterprise env

Client/Server

Systems design & security

VMware/Linux/Apache

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

UI frameworks (Node.js/Angular/React)

PHP development

REST/SOAP integrations

Test-driven development

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

VMware

Linux

Apache

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

NoSQL (Couchbase, MongoDB)

Node.js

Angular

React.js

jQuery

HTML5

CSS

Java

XML

JSON

PHP

Flutter

React Native

Job description

Job Details

Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III

Role Code: 39113

Pay Band: 06

Working Title: 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 theuniversity portal and application development. Design, develop, andimplement applications that meet the needs of the university andsupport the University’s web & mobile needs. Assist withresearch, evaluation, and development of planning proposals forfuture direction.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Extensive structured programming ability demonstrated byworking ability to program complex applications in packages such asXML, JSON, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Oracle, and open databaseconnectivity.
• Extensive knowledge of support required for an enterprise-wideweb/mobile environment.
• Thorough knowledge of client/server and web environments.
• Thorough knowledge of systems design, security, andplanning.
• Considerable knowledge of Vmware, Linux, Apache and theassociated 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 projectleadership to individual through a wide range of technical skillsand at varying administrative levels.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Considerable experience developing rich user interfaces in thebrowser using frameworks such as Node.js, Angular and React.js

Level and type of experience

• Extensive experience implementing and supporting a large-scaleweb environment on an enterprise level.
• Extensive experience with analysis, design, development andsystem documentation for software development projects.
• Extensive experience developing web based applications.
• Extensive experience with Apache, PHP and Java.
• Considerable experience working in a collaborative environmenton large scale projects.
• Considerable experience in the design, development andimplementation of software using modern Java-based developmentframeworks.
• Considerable experience in the gathering and development ofcustomer specifications and taking a software development projectthroughout the full life-cycle of a project.
• Considerable experience developing software using modern JavaEE or other Java-based web application development frameworks.
• Considerable experience developing rich user interfaces in thebrowser using frameworks such as Node.js, Angular, React.js andjQuery, as well as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Considerable experience developing using PHP, Cross platformapplication 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 ReactNative), and Node.JS. B.S. or B.A. in Computer Science or MIS orequivalent combination of education and experience.

Conditions of Employment

This position may be hybrid or remote . Should theselected individual choose to be hybrid, travel to campus would bethe responsibility of the employee on the days they come to campus(and would need to be at least one day per week). If the selectedcandidate intends to be remote, payroll limitations exist onlocations a remote employee may work that could limit the selectionof the final candidate. In addition, there may be budgetarylimitations that limit the selection of the final candidate whentravel to campus is necessary.

• The equipment provided to staff with approved teleworkagreements enables them to deliver vital services to Universityfaculty, staff, and students from remote locations.
• Many of our operations can and should continue as usual, evenwhen the main physical campus is closed.
• Therefore, all division employees with an approved teleworkagreement are generally expected to work during official Universityclosures.

This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-basedcriminal history check will be required of the finalcandidate.

Annual Salary/Hourly Rate

Salary range between $ - $70,000 - $97,000

Posting Details

Job Requisition Number: S03422

Job Open To: General Public

Open Date: 09/15/2026

Close Date: 09/25/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equalemployment, educational and social opportunities for all persons,without regard to race (or traits historically associated with raceincluding hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles suchas braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions),national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteranstatus, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation orgenetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities,women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged toapply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonableaccommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management andCulture at [phone].

Alternative Hiring Process

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we areencouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through theCommonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need toprovide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate ofDisability) provided by the Department for Aging &Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind& Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may alsoapply 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 mannerdiscriminate against employees or applicants because they haveinquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay ofanother employee or applicant. However, employees who have accessto the compensation information of other employees or applicants asa part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay ofother employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwisehave access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is(a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtheranceof an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including aninvestigation conducted by the employer, or consistent withcontractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Criminal Background Check

The final candidate is required to complete a criminal historycheck.