Application Developer I

Job Type: time type Full time

Job Number: job requisition id R0086774

Location:
Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
06/29/2026

Type of Position:
IT Applications

Workstudy
Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the
University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities
with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through
education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing
creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a
welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous
Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its
focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a
workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life
and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of
retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the
position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:
Communications Projects

Department’s
Website:

https://globalcampus.uark.edu/

Summary of
Job Duties:
The Application Developer I assists in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of web-based
applications, including CRM-based application platforms , and related systems that support institutional operations. This position works
from technical and functional specifications to implement enhancements that improve application performance, accessibility, and user
experience.
The role is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving issues, testing and debugging applications and interfaces, and
supporting ongoing system maintenance and updates.

This role contributes to the ongoing configuration and enhancement of CRM-based
platforms , including workflows, user interfaces, portals, and data processes supporting enrollment, marketing, and operational
functions.

This position develops and maintains web interfaces and application components, ensuring functionality, reliability, and
compliance with University standards, including accessibility requirements. The Web Application Developer prepares and maintains technical
documentation and contributes to the development and modification of technical specifications for low-complexity projects using established
software development practices.

In support of institutional web platforms, this position maintains and updates web-based systems and
CMS-managed content, ensuring functionality, usability, accuracy, and adherence to established guidelines. The role collaborates with
cross-functional teams, including communications and marketing, to implement web-based components that support institutional
initiatives.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain
collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field from an
  accredited institution of higher education
• At least two years of experience in software development, web/application development, or
  programming and analysis or a related area
• Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field from an
  accredited institution of higher education
• Experience with front-end development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and
  responsive frameworks
• Experience developing or supporting web-based applications, including testing and debugging
• Experience
  with content management systems (CMS) such as Modern Campus, WordPress, or similar platforms
• Experience with version control systems
  (e.g., Git) and collaborative development practices
• Experience configuring or supporting CRM or portal-based platforms (e.g.,
  Slate), including workflows and user-facing functionality
• Experience integrating or supporting systems such as CRM, CMS, or
  e-commerce platforms
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementation practices
• Experience working in
  a team-based development environment, preferably in higher education or similar organizations
• Understanding of web analytics or
  tracking tools to support system evaluation and improvement
• Familiarity with institutional branding and web
  standards

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of web development technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript,
  and responsive design frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap)
• Knowledge of software development principles and lifecycle (SDLC), including
  requirements analysis, development, testing, and maintenance
• Basic knowledge of programming concepts and scripting
  languages
• Working knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and user experience (UX) principles
• Knowledge of
  content management systems (CMS) and maintaining web-based applications or websites
• Knowledge of CRM or application platforms and
  the ability to configure workflows, forms, and user-facing functionality
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and
  collaborative development practices
• Knowledge of system integration concepts and data flow between applications
• Strong
  written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical
  stakeholders
• Skills in Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to test, debug, and troubleshoot web applications, interfaces, and
  systems
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and implement enhancements to existing applications
• Ability to develop
  and maintain technical documentation, including program documentation and user support materials
• Strong attention to detail,
  including ability to ensure accuracy of functionality, content, and compliance with standards
• Ability to manage multiple tasks,
  prioritize work, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, showing
  initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn

Additional Information:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry & Motor Vehicle Registry

Salary
Information:

$61,735.00

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three
Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran
Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Nina Reich
HR Coordinator

All application materials must be
uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment
contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening
Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a
safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal
background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor
Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest
pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to
the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with
state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators
that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and
unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in
its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law,
including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex,
sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons
must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is
subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical
Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical
Activity:
Repetitive Motion

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes

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