Web Software Developer Sr
Web Software Developer Sr
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Job Summary
The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy is seeking a talented web developer to design develop and construct web tools and applications related to ongoing wildfire and climate research at the University of Utah. These tools will be designed to enable decision makers to access analyze and interpret data to make decisions at regional and national scales. An ideal candidate would have frontend and back end experience with geospatial web apps and/or experience working with large geospatial datasets. Further successful applicants for this position will have experience building interactive mapping using tools such as Openlayers/Leaflet/MapBox/etc and maintaining large complex datasets in cloud computing environments. This individual will be performing complex work designing developing configuring testing implementing and maintaining geospatial web applications using advanced programming tools and languages. This is a 1year fulltime salaried position with annual/sick leave and health and retirement benefits at the University of Utah. Should funding allow this position may be eligible for extension beyond the oneyear timeline contingent on successful of project deliverables and performance evaluation. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellenthealth care coverage ( at affordable rates 14.2 retirement contributions ( that vest immediately Generouspaid leave time ( 11 paid Holidays per year 50 tuition reduction ( for employee spouse and dependent children Flex spending accounts ( Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available
Responsibilities
This individual will be performing complex work designing developing configuring testing implementing and maintaining geospatial web applications and systems Develop complex new applications using advanced programming tools and languages based on project requirements. Develop and implement high quality code primarily that supports data processing and user interface visualization and web tools for research and contract projects. Utilize a comprehensive knowledge of development languages and systems to work on complex projects involving software database and system architecture design Review test and verify code to maintain quality assurance and control. Create integrate and deploy geospatial databases for project data. Assist in maintenance of geospatial databases and their associated datasets Analyze and improve the performance of web tools and applications ranging from serveroutput to browserrendering. Prepare technical documentation for both web tools and their backend web services and support systems. Collaborate with project team to integrate analysis tools into web applications. Build accessible websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 35 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
The Wilkes Center for Climate Science & Policy is seeking a talented web developer to design develop and construct web tools and applications related to ongoing wildfire and climate research at the University of Utah. These tools will be designed to enable decision makers to access analyze and interpret data to make decisions at regional and national scales. An ideal candidate would have frontend and back end experience with geospatial web apps and/or experience working with large geospatial datasets. Further successful applicants for this position will have experience building interactive mapping using tools such as Openlayers/Leaflet/MapBox/etc and maintaining large complex datasets in cloud computing environments. This individual will be performing complex work designing developing configuring testing implementing and maintaining geospatial web applications using advanced programming tools and languages. This is a 1year fulltime salaried position with annual/sick leave and health and retirement benefits at the University of Utah. Should funding allow this position may be eligible for extension beyond the oneyear timeline contingent on successful of project deliverables and performance evaluation. The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Excellenthealth care coverage ( at affordable rates 14.2 retirement contributions ( that vest immediately Generouspaid leave time ( 11 paid Holidays per year 50 tuition reduction ( for employee spouse and dependent children Flex spending accounts ( Free transit on most UTA services Employee discounts on a variety of products and services including cell phones & plans entertainment health and fitness restaurants retail and travel Professional development opportunities Additional benefits information is available
Responsibilities
This individual will be performing complex work designing developing configuring testing implementing and maintaining geospatial web applications and systems Develop complex new applications using advanced programming tools and languages based on project requirements. Develop and implement high quality code primarily that supports data processing and user interface visualization and web tools for research and contract projects. Utilize a comprehensive knowledge of development languages and systems to work on complex projects involving software database and system architecture design Review test and verify code to maintain quality assurance and control. Create integrate and deploy geospatial databases for project data. Assist in maintenance of geospatial databases and their associated datasets Analyze and improve the performance of web tools and applications ranging from serveroutput to browserrendering. Prepare technical documentation for both web tools and their backend web services and support systems. Collaborate with project team to integrate analysis tools into web applications. Build accessible websites that meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines WCAG This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelors degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) and 35 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Employment Type
Full Time
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