Web Developer

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University in the Arts and Sciences College is seeking a Web Developer to design, develop and maintain Ruby on Rails and PHP web applications. You will meet with faculty and staff to assess needs and implement compliant solutions across ASC web properties.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting existing systems, ensuring regulatory and usability standards, and monitoring performance with ongoing improvements. Regular 40-hour weeks in the Psychology Building (0144).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree or equivalent in computer & information science.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails, PHP, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Ability to communicate effectively with users of varying backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops and maintains ASC Ruby on Rails and PHP web applications.
• Meets with Faculty and Staff to assess application needs.
• Troubleshoots and corrects problems with existing applications.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and usability standards.
• Monitors site and application performance and implements improvements.

Skills

Ruby on Rails

PHP

SQL

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer & information science

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.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.

Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top‑20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

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