Senior Programmer of Digital Experience, Platforms and Analytics

Senior Programmer of Digital Experience, Platforms and Analytics

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Senior Programmer of Digital Experience, Platforms and Analytics to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range: $66,892.00 - $86,312.00 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: Remote Eligible

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Digital Experience, Platforms and Analytics, the Senior Programmer is responsible for the development, enhancement, maintenance, and technical support of enterprise and departmental web applications and digital platforms that support the University’s academic, administrative, and operational needs. This position performs advanced web application development and technical problem-solving within a diverse technology environment, including technologies such as PHP, Drupal, and SQL, and applies established development standards and practices to support secure, accessible, reliable, and sustainable digital services. Working collaboratively with technical teams, campus partners, and other stakeholders, the Senior Programmer analyzes requirements, develops and implements technical solutions, resolves complex application issues, and contributes technical expertise to the continued development and improvement of the University’s digital experience and technology ecosystem.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

(50%) Web Application and Drupal Development

• Analyze, design, develop, test, implement, and maintain web applications, utilities, and digital solutions for the University while complying with applicable industry, University, departmental, accessibility, security, and development standards.

• Configure, design, and develop schemas, themes, templates, modules, applications, and other functionality within the University’s Drupal Content Management System to support campus departments and University digital services.

• Convert graphical designs, prototypes, and functional requirements into responsive, accessible, and maintainable web solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Drupal, and related web technologies.

• Develop new functionality and modify, enhance, and integrate functionality within existing web applications and platforms to address changing University and user needs.

• Develop and maintain database-driven applications and functionality using relational databases, applying knowledge of SQL statements, database normalization, indexing, data structures, and query efficiency.

(25%) Application Support, Maintenance and Technical Improvement

• Provide advanced technical support for web applications and digital platforms, independently diagnosing and resolving complex applications, Drupal, database, integration, configuration, and performance issues.

• Maintain and enhance existing applications and platforms through software updates, security patches, configuration changes, testing, troubleshooting, and other activities necessary to support reliable, secure, accessible, and sustainable services.

• Analyze existing applications, code, and technical processes and implement or recommend improvements to functionality, performance, maintainability, accessibility, security, and user experience.

• Apply and contribute to established development standards and practices, including version control, code review, testing, documentation, deployment, and change management.

• Research and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, frameworks, and development practices and recommend appropriate solutions for the University’s evolving digital environment.

(15%) Technical Leadership and Team Coordination

• Work with the Assistant Director of Digital Experience, Platforms and Analytics to develop and advance strategic team initiatives, technical priorities, and improvements to the University’s web and digital platform environment.

• Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and senior-level programming expertise to team members and campus partners within areas of responsibility.

• Run Web Team meetings as needed to coordinate work, communicate priorities, address technical issues, and support progress on team initiatives.

• Assign and communicate work priorities to student employees on the Web Team; provide technical direction and guidance necessary to support completion of assigned work.

• Contribute to technical planning, application architecture, development standards, reusable solutions, and decisions regarding the implementation and long-term support of web applications and digital platforms.

(10%) Project Collaboration and Campus Partnership

• Consult and collaborate with campus departments, stakeholders, and technology teams to understand business needs, gather requirements, evaluate technical options, and develop appropriate web and digital solutions.

• Participate in project planning, estimation, prioritization, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of assigned initiatives.

• Communicate technical requirements, recommendations, risks, and solutions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Maintain appropriate technical documentation for applications, configurations, integrations, development processes, and ongoing support.

• Coordinate application changes, releases, and other production activities with appropriate team members, campus partners, and vendors.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: Sunday, October 4, 2026 @ 11:59pm.
• Potential interview dates: October 7, 2026 - October 9, 2026.
• Potential start date: November 1, 2026

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

• To be considered for this role, you must have professional experience designing, developing, and supporting database-driven web applications. Relevant education may substitute for professional experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Demonstrated experience with web application development technologies, including PHP or a comparable server-side programming language; HTML, CSS, and JavaScript; and a web content management system such as Drupal.
• It is necessary to have working knowledge of relational databases and SQL, including database design concepts, queries, normalization, indexing, and performance considerations.
• Experience analyzing requirements, troubleshooting technical issues, and developing, modifying, and maintaining web applications within a collaborative development environment is required.
• Professional experience is highly desired in the following areas:
  • Developing and supporting Drupal-based websites and applications, including configuration, themes, templates, modules, and custom functionality.
  • PHP and related frameworks, such as Laravel, and additional web technologies or data formats such as JSON, YAML, XML, or Python.
  • Linux/UNIX environments, web server technologies, cloud-based development or hosting platforms such as Pantheon, and DevOps or CI/CD practices.
  • Creating accessible web applications and integrations using APIs, web services, or related technologies.
  • Providing technical guidance, coordinating the work of student employees or other developers, or supporting technical initiatives in a higher education or similarly complex organizational environment.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.