Job Details

PHP Developer

Position Number: 6125751
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Computing - Programming/Analyst

PHP Developer

Job ID: 283538
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Division of Information Technology's mission at Augusta University is to anticipate and respond effectively to a changing world with agile, innovative, robust and secure services that educate and inspire students, empower clinicians, educators, researchers and administrators, advance learning, discovery and care.

Job Summary

The IT Systems Architect 1 position serves under the supervision of the Director of Web and Digital Services to perform architecture and programming support on multiple projects. Works closely with Web Services team members and business partners during all phases of projects to analyze requirements in the context of related infrastructure applications and systems. Works with customers, external and internal to IT, to support existing and new PHP applications, databases, and the infrastructure on which they reside. This staff member will carry-out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acting in the best interest of the organization, and fully supporting the mission, vision, and values of Augusta University and all entities represented.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

PROGRAMMING SUPPORT: Works with customers to provide programming support for PHP applications supporting augusta.edu and other websites, including rearchitecting existing applications to meet current design standards, testing and addressing cybersecurity issues, and debugging.

MANAGE AND ADMINISTER: Manage and administer the server architecture for existing website technologies for augusta.edu and related properties, including managing software versions, ensuring reliability and uptime, and defining clear upgrade paths for critical web server architecture.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: Investigate emerging technologies and act as a subject matter expert to determine technology and infrastructure standards cross-functionally; Participates in special projects.

MODELS, PROCESSES AND POLICIES: Define and document target architecture models, processes and policies related to core infrastructure; Anticipate growth and ensure scalability of the infrastructure to include servers, storage, network and infrastructure applications.

REVIEWS AND AUDITS: Lead architecture reviews and audits, including technical security, disaster recovery and business continuity programs; Serve as a subject matter expert for design of technical infrastructure to integrate solutions into existing technology standards.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field with one year of relevant experience, OR Associate's degree with a minimum of eight years of relevant, experience in system architect.

Preferred Qualifications

Programming experience in PHP, including having seen multiple PHP development projects to completion

Understanding of, and experience managing, a LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP)

Knowledge of modern web development best practices

Familiarity with front-end web development tools, technologies, and languages

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices

Familiarity and expertise in a variety of programs

SKILLS

Proven experience developing strategic system architecture plans

Extensive experience in system and network creation and development

Experience conducting technology, trends, standards and products research

Solid track record in prioritizing and executing tasks when under pressure

Experience providing guidance and leadership to novice systems engineers

Proven experience identifying, analyzing and resolving system problems

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Above-average analytical, conceptual and troubleshooting abilities.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; Monday-Friday *Work outside of the regular business hours may be required.

Pay Band: B14

Salary: $75,300/annually - $82,800/annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Untill filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search by job id 283538

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=283538&PostingSeq=1