Web Developer

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s College of Arts and Sciences Office of Technology Services seeks a Web Developer to design, develop, and maintain Ruby on Rails and PHP web applications for ASC, collaborating with faculty and staff to assess needs and deliver solutions.

The role ensures applications meet coding standards and usability requirements, troubleshoots issues, and monitors performance, continuously improving site functionality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer & information science or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience in project management, database design and SQL/MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with Ruby and Rails, PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop ASC Ruby on Rails and PHP web applications
• Meet with faculty and staff to assess application needs
• Design and implement applications/web sites to specifications
• Adhere to ASC coding/maintenance standards and usability requirements
• Troubleshoot and fix issues in existing applications
• Monitor performance and implement improvements

Skills

Web development

Project management

SQL & DB design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Science

Tools

Ruby on Rails

PHP

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

SQL

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Title:

Web Developer

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Information Technology

Works as part of the team that is responsible for the overall function, design, development and maintenance of the College of Arts and Science’s (ASC) Ruby on Rails and PHP web applications. Meets with Faculty and Staff to assess application needs. Designs and implements applications/web sites to specifications. Works within ASC’s best practices to ensure coding and maintenance standards. Troubleshoots and corrects problems with existing applications. Ensures all ASC applications and web sites comply with regulatory and usability standards/requirements. Monitors site and application performance; researches, recommends and implements improvements.

Required: Bachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in computer & information science. Two years of relevant experience. Experience in project management, database design and development using SQL and MySQL or PostgreSQL. Experience with Ruby and the Ruby on Rails framework, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with users of varying backgrounds.

Additional Information:

The College of the Arts and Sciences Office of Technology Services is seeking a Web Developer. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $65,600 - $85,200. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Location:

Psychology Building (0144)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.