Web Developer I

Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Mon Mar 16 2026 Job Description:

Western Kentucky University, Department of Application and Programming Services (APS), is seeking applicants for the position of Web Developer I focused on web application development and support. This is a regular appointment, which reports to the Web Development Group Manager of APS. Members of this team are responsible for web-related development, system integrations, programming, and maintenance of enterprise level administrative, academic, and mobile applications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, support, and maintain the following (but not limited to):
• Custom web and mobile applications
• Enterprise systems such as Modern Campus CMS and Ellucian Banner
• Digital workflows
• System integrations
• Works closely with other application programmers, vendors, and other IT personnel to improve processes and ensure end user needs are met and align with WKU's technology goals.
• Develops and maintains documentation on web applications and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.
• Solid technical foundation in responsive web development, including JavaScript, jQuery, HTML5, CSS, XML/XSL, and experience with one or more server side languages (PHP, PL/SQL, Java, Groovy).
• Experience with SQL for data retrieval, data manipulation, and the creation and modification of database objects.
• Familiarity with version control systems (GIT/SVN),
• Familiarity with managing applications across IIS, Linux, LAMP, and WIMP environments.
• Knowledge of security principles and their application in modern web development.

Job Requirements:

• A four-year college degree by start date
• Experience with one or more programming languages like PHP, Java or PL/SQL
• Minimum one (1) year of programming experience with server-side scripting languages that interact with databases

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $63,000 - $67,000

Work-Life Balance:

WKU offers a competitive benefits package that values a healthy work-life balance. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Working from home
• Flex time arrangements
• Compressed workweek
• 23 days paid time off due to holidays or university closures (including Winter Break)
• Separate, accruable sick and vacation time.
• Reduced work hours during summer schedule
• Educational benefit for employees, spouses and dependent children.
• For a full list of benefits visit https://www.wku.edu/hr/.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.