Job Description

About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Join the University of South Carolina as a Web Application Developer and play a key role in building and enhancing the digital solutions that support the university’s mission. In this position, you’ll leverage your expertise in web application development, enterprise systems, and modern web technologies to create scalable, user-focused applications while collaborating with IT professionals, campus partners, and leadership. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in higher education while working in a collaborative environment that values innovation, accessibility, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

This role serves as a technical expert in custom web application development for college and departments as well as ERP systems for the university.

Drive technical improvements for web platforms, including scalable enhancements, integrations, and PHP-based application development in Linux environments using MySQL and Oracle databases.
Partner with IT, design, and leadership teams to deliver functional web solutions that align with accessibility, branding, and web standards.
Support reliable system performance through troubleshooting, ticket resolution, documentation, and communication with stakeholders and vendors.

What We’re Looking For

A creative and energetic IT professional to support the web services team that is self-driven and organized.
A trusted advisor with strong judgment, capable of navigating complex decision pathways and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Strong communication skills with the ability to guide technical teams.

Why Join Us?

You’ll enjoy the historic beauty of the University of South Carolina campus! Surrounded by amenities, and downtown Columbia, so you’ll love where you work!
An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment.
A world-class team of supportive, united, and approachable IT professionals.
State retirement, paid holidays, and you will earn annual and sick leave monthly.

Perks of the University of South Carolina

Downtown COLA Location: Enjoy working in the heart of Columbia, SC, with easy access to vibrant city life, dining, and cultural events.
Energetic Leadership: Thrive under the guidance of an energetic and innovative leadership team dedicated to transforming IT at USC, making your role impactful and exciting.


Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in an IT field and 5+ year’s experience in PHP web development.
Experience in web development for custom application development and content management administration
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Expert in PHP development and fundamentals of custom web applications using MySQL and Oracle databases.
Experience in API integrations and automation practices.
Strong Experience in HTML, CSS, Javascript
Experience in SQL development
Experience in Content Management Systems Support
Knowledge on ensuring compliance with web standards, accessibility, and branding.
Ability to collaborate with IT and design teams to improve site functionality.
Experience in Linux CLI navigation
Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Job Duties
Job Duty
PHP Development

Develop PHP custom web applications on Linux platforms using MySQL and Oracle backend databases.
Promote best practices in coding standards and web accessibility.
Work closely with university departments providing solutions to fit their business needs.
Develop custom integrations with ERP and third-party systems via REST API
Deliver timely enhancements based on functional and technical requirements.