AASHE is Hiring:

Web Application Developer 

The Web Application Developer will work as part of the IT Team to develop web applications requested by AASHE staff, members and partners. Duties include: 

  • Lead the development of data intensive and user friendly web applications that help colleges and universities share information and measure their progress toward meeting sustainability goals
  • Identify programming paradigms and design patterns most suitable for AASHE’s application needs
  • Develop creative solutions to complex programming problems
  • Develop/implement, test, optimize and document software components in a web-based environment, including interfaces for legacy and new systems
  • Limited web server management
  • Work with the IT Team to create and adhere to a development schedule for the staff and Board.
  • Provide guidance to the rest of the IT staff on current web programming trends and best practices 

Profile

We are looking for candidates who have experience developing web applications in a LAMP environment.  Candidates should enjoy coding and problem solving. Good communication skills are essential.

Teamwork will be important, but candidates should also be self-motivated: capable of setting and meeting deadlines and deliverables without a great deal of supervision. Multi-tasking and an ability to work well under short-term pressure are a must.

Candidates should have excellent communications skills, written and oral.

Candidates should have good organization and preparation skills.   

Candidates should be prepared to work remotely from a home office, unless they are located in Lexington, KY. Travel to in-person meetings will be provided as needed.

AASHE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications 

At minimum a BA degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Sciences or similar curriculum with software development emphasis.  Some combination of the following is preferred.  Proficiency in LAMP environment is highly desired.

  • Strong OOP skills
  • High level of proficiency with PHP5 or other OOP language
  • Proficiency with SQL
  • Experience developing large-scale, database-driven web applications
  • Experience working on both windows and Linux machines
  • Javascript/AJAX and/or Actionscript experience
  • Experience working with web frameworks
  • Experience using version control system

Compensation

$40,000 + health insurance

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to AASHE's IT Team (it@aashe.org, 859-940-9992). Applications will be reviewed as they come in.

About AASHE

AASHE is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development. AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.