Back End Developer Jobs in South Carolina

Posting Number STA00451PO26

Job Family Creative Services

Job Function Web Development

USC Market Title Web Designer/Developer

Job Level P3 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) Web Application Developer

Campus Columbia

Work County Richland

College/Division Division of Information Technology

Department IT Enterprise Applications

State Pay Range T05

USC Market Range MRG - $57,779 $72,224 $86,669

Anticipated Hiring Range $57,779 - Salary is commensurate with experience

Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC (on-site)

Part/Full Time Full Time

Hours per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

* Standard working schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the Division of IT.

Basis 12 months

Job Search Category Information Technology

About USC
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.

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.

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

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.

Customer Support

- Provide timely, professional assistance to customers by resolving inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a positive experience via the ticketing system.

Content Management System Support

- Provide timely one-on-one support for the CMS (Modern Campus) assisting users with content modifications.
- Supports site and group creation, user account management and permissions.

Communication and Documentation

- Facilitate clear and effective written and verbal communication among leadership, internal teams, and vendors to ensure transparency, alignment, and collaboration.
- Deliver functional and technical requirements documentation on all deliverables.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No

Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 06/15/2026

Job Close Date 07/29/2026

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by July 29, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.