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Web Application Developer - Digital Learning - UTK

Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee

Anderson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at University of Tennessee

Software Engineering
Knoxville, TN, USA
Posted on Apr 7, 2026

The Web Application Developer participates in application development efforts to design and develop micro-service architectures and middle-ware integration layers that broken communication between client facing applications/websites and back-end systems such as CRM, SIS, LMS, and ERP applications. Within a highly collaborative, agile, and entrepreneurial environment, position will assist Senior Web Application Developer with implementing web application technology to align with the strategic goals of the division and the University. Position will work closely with peer Technology Innovation teams and Digital Learning to support their marketing and communications efforts at scale.


The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service.

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone.

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.

Apply today and join the Tennessee Volunteer community!

The Web Application Developer participates in application development efforts to design and develop micro-service architectures and middle-ware integration layers that broken communication between client facing applications/websites and back-end systems such as CRM, SIS, LMS, and ERP applications. Within a highly collaborative, agile, and entrepreneurial environment, position will assist Senior Web Application Developer with implementing web application technology to align with the strategic goals of the division and the University. Position will work closely with peer Technology Innovation teams and Digital Learning to support their marketing and communications efforts at scale.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences or other relevant field

Experience: Three years of relevant application development experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience implementing and managing web analytics tracking processes

• Proven work experience as Web programmer or developer

• Expert knowledge of web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)

• Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns

• Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP

• Project management skills within a fast-paced work environment

• A track record of delivering successful consumer products

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail

• Good listening and negotiation skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of networking concepts

• Productivity application skills (Microsoft Office, Office 365, and Google)

• Ability to function and make decisions under pressure

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to work effectively on a team

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Good time management skills

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Experience: Experience in modern web integration and analytics technologies. Experience with back-end development technologies. Understanding of data structures, analytics, and reporting capabilities within CRM. Experience in higher education environment

• Experience with responsive and adaptive design is strongly preferred.

• PHP frameworks.

• Creative design skills.

• Basic creative application skills (MS Word/Excel/Visio)

• Knowledge of Technology / IT Service Management principles regarding incident, change, problem, and configuration management

Work Location

  • Knoxville, TN. This position does have the potential for a hybrid working capacity.

Compensation and Benefits

  • UT market range: MR 14
  • Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
  • Find more information on UT Benefits here

Application Instructions

  • For full consideration, applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and the name, address, email, and phone number of three professional references, in addition to completing the applicant file in DASH.

About The College/Department/Division

Digital Learning at UT, is a unit charged with advancing UT’s commitment to discovery, creativity, learning, and engagement, specifically for online learners. Using advanced and innovative technologies, Digital Learning at UT will provide scalable solutions that enhance the online learning experience and reduce barriers to student access and success, providing a tremendous impact to online learners across the state and the nation. At Digital Learning, we want to be bold and impactful, transforming the future of online education through innovative thinking and collaborative problem-solving. Join our dynamic and inclusive Digital Learning team where we take pride in teamwork, excellence, and a shared commitment to shaping the future through education and innovation.

Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK


Web Application Development

• Participates in the analysis, development, deployment, and support efforts for integrations with enterprise web applications

• Develop and implement robust integration strategies that ensure high data integrity and security

• Leads, modifies, deploys, implements, designs, tests, and manages critical, high impact, or urgent projects

• Works with campus project partners to help define needs across multiple functional areas

• Lead efforts for configuration management (e.g., Git, Subversion, etc.)

• Researches emerging technologies and threats, implements solutions, and provides training

• Designs, collects, analyzes metrics, and creates reports for dissemination to senior staff

• Independently analyzes and solves highly complex technical problems

• Meet with peers, managers, supervisors, vendors, students, staff, faculty, and others to solicit cooperation and resolve problems

• Participate in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of department problems and concerns

• Interacts with external vendors and contractors for technical solutions

• Stay abreast of advancement in technology

Meetings, Training, Special Projects, and other Duties

• Participate on special projects, including integration architecture development & web service development

• Serve on working committees within EdPlus which include implementation of new services and programs both internally and campus-wide

• Attend meetings as required

• Represent EdPlus in campus-level meetings

Other Duties as Assigned