Web Application Developer, Information Technology Services: UTIA

Knoxville Technology Council; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture seeks a Web Application Developer to design, build, test, and maintain web-based applications and Microsoft 365 tools that support UTIA units, departments, centers, faculty, staff, and students.

Working under ITS leadership, the role partners with ITS colleagues and campus clients to gather requirements, evaluate technology options, and deliver scalable solutions while adhering to branding, accessibility, quality, and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Three years of .NET application development experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
• Ability to conceptualize technical solutions and build/test applications.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements, evaluate options, and design/implement web-based solutions.
• Develop, test, troubleshoot, and support applications.
• Lead small- to medium-scoped IT projects with defined timelines and scope.
• Ensure solutions meet branding, accessibility, quality, and security standards.

Skills

C#

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

MS SQL

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Microsoft 365

Teamwork

Documentation

Project management

Security & accessibility

.NET

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Visual Studio

Visual Studio Code

Microsoft 365

Job description

This position develops web-based applications and Microsoft 365-based tools for the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Working under the direction of senior Information Technology Services staff, the Web Application Developer partners with ITS colleagues and campus clients to gather requirements, evaluate technology options, build solutions, test functionality, troubleshoot issues, and support implementation. The position also leads small- to medium-scoped IT projects, manages project timelines and scope, reports progress through ITS project tracking systems, and helps ensure solutions align with UTIA branding, accessibility, quality, and security standards.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is seeking a Web Application Developer to design, build, test, and maintain web-based applications, tools, and digital solutions that support UTIA business units, departments, centers, faculty, staff, and students.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Experience:
• Three years of experience in .NET application development may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree requirement.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to conceptualize technical solutions, build and test applications, solve problems, and apply solutions effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Skilled in documenting processes and procedures for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to use web development tools such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Knowledge of web design, data integration, and development languages and platforms such as .NET, C#, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5, and MS SQL.
• Knowledge of basic database administration; ability to apply quality, accessibility, and security standards; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate project management skills
• Intermediate Microsoft product knowledge and skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience:
• Experience in Higher Education
• Five years of progressive experience in a professional environment; two years of experience designing solutions with Microsoft 365; and three years of experience developing .NET applications.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to program in .NET, C#, or JavaScript.
• Demonstrated ability to build solutions in Microsoft 365.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git.

Work Location:

• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Work arrangement: Onsite or hybrid work arrangement may be considered based on departmental needs and University policy.

Compensation And Benefits

• UT market range: MR10
• Anticipated hiring range: $62,000 - $70,000
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
• Find more information on UT Benefits here

About The College/Department/Division

Information Technology Services supports the technology needs of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, including UTIA administration, AgResearch, UT Extension, the Herbert College of Agriculture, and the College of Veterinary Medicine. ITS partners with departments and units across the Institute to deliver reliable, accessible, secure, and effective technology solutions that support teaching, research, outreach, and service.

• Develop and maintain custom web applications and digital solutions for UTIA units, faculty, staff, and students.
• Partner with ITS colleagues and clients to gather requirements, evaluate options, and design effective solutions.
• Build, test, troubleshoot, deploy, and support applications that meet functionality, accessibility, security, and quality standards.
• Lead small- to medium-scoped IT projects, including scope, timelines, priorities, and progress reporting.
• Create efficient web-based processes and forms for clients using Microsoft tools.
• Support data centralization efforts to reduce redundancy across the Institute.
• Provide regular project updates and incorporate feedback from UTIA leaders, supervisors, and ITS staff.