Web Developer III

University of Houston; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a Web Developer to support the UH World Wide Web site. The role develops applications and services using ASP.NET Core, FastAPI, Django, or Flask, with React/Angular/Vue on the frontend.

It requires familiarity with Python or C#, and ORM databases like MySQL, MS SQL Server, or PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will contribute to CI/CD workflows, participate in DevOps practices, and deploy applications to Azure or AWS, ensuring secure and scalable web services for

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience building web applications with a modern framework such as ASP.NET Core, FastAPI, Django or Flask.
• Experience using React, Angular, Vue or similar JavaScript frameworks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Python or C# (ASP.NET).
• Experience with ORM databases like MySQL, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar.
• Familiarity with version control and DevOps pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements applications, database interfaces and services for the website.
• Assist with web server maintenance, testing and upgrades.
• Deploy and manage applications using cloud environments (Azure/AWS).

Skills

Modern web frameworks

JavaScript frameworks

Python

C#

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

ASP.NET Core

FastAPI

Django

Flask

React

Angular

Vue

Python

C#

MySQL

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Git

CI/CD

Azure

AWS

Job description

Department:Education Innovation & TechSalary:Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description:

Performs administrative, development, maintenance and other technical duties in support of the University of Houston World Wide Web site and server. Assists the Web Administrator in maintaining efficient operation of the university Web services. Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure. This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

• 1. Develops and implements applications, database interfaces and services for the website, using programming languages such as Perl, CGI, HTML, Java, XML, php, or Apache.
• 2. Assists with management of the University of Houston Web server, including testing and upgrades, CGI-BIN administration and file system management.
• 3. Creates and maintains web analysis tools or other web services.
• 4. Coordinates with division contacts and updates information on the website to ensure that the university is well represented.
• 5. Researches and evaluates new techniques and software for use on the UH web site.
• 6. Coordinates assigned projects and leads the work of other Web staff assigned to the projects.
• 7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Maintain departmental websites within the University CMS, coordinating with the content owners to ensure that the University is well-represented, and that content is updated in a timely fashion.
• Use Github, CI/CD pipelines, DevOPs workflows to manage application development and deployment.
• Deploy and maintain applications using Azure, AWS, or other cloud environments provided by the University.

The Ideal Candidate for this position should possess the following

• At least one year of experience building web applications utilizing a modern web framework such as ASP.NET Core, FastAPI, Django, Flask or similar
• Experience using React, Angular, Vue, or similar JavaScript framework
• Enthusiasm for learning on the job

Preferred Skills

• At least one year of experience building web applications utilizing a modern web framework such as ASP.NET Core, FastAPI, Django, Flask or similar.
• Experience using React, Angular, Vue, or similar JavaScript framework.
• Demonstrate knowledge of programming languages Python or C# (ASP.NET)
• Experience using an ORM Database system to build data objects with underlying MySQL, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar.
• Experience using Software Version Control with a team and ability to adapt to the SVC system in use.

The following documents are required: Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experience applies to the posting. Resume, Salary History, Transcript & 3 work references. The hiring department expects you to name current or past supervisors. NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality & notify you in advance of making contact with any of your references. References will be contacted only after the interviewing process has been completed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

MQ

"Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience."

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.