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Software Developer

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Apr 22, 2026
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Software Developer develops and maintains web applications and systems for Columbia College Information Technology (CCIT). Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain PHP web applications in support of the College's administrative departments Deploy and update web applications on cloud infrastructure Assess and troubleshoot issues and provide support for web applications Maintain technical and end user documentation Engages in unit, integration, and acceptance testing of web applications Perform other related duties, assignments, and/or special projects as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent Minimum of 3-5 years of related experience Software development experience in a professional setting Experience with MVC web application frameworks (like Symfony, Laravel, Ruby on Rails, or Django) Experience in SQL and relational database design Ability to work with a high degree of independence and accountability as a member of a cohesive team Applications submitted without a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed Preferred Qualifications Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field Professional experience in PHP Experience with frontend JavaScript development and JavaScript frameworks (like Vue.js, React, Angular, or Ember) Familiarity with Linux system administration on Red Hat, Amazon Linux, Ubuntu, Debian, or similar Experience with containers, cloud infrastructure, and infrastructure as code (IaC) tools Knowledge in developing accessible web applications Proven focus on in-depth information security practices Excellent verbal and written communications skills and client service skills Willingness to learn new development and testing tools Enthusiasm for applications in a higher education setting Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.