Back-End Web Application Developer

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Back-End Web Application Developer. The role involves planning, developing, and managing back-end web applications to support the Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS). The developer will ensure secure application operations, maintain legacy systems, create new technical solutions, and integrate applications with partner organizations.

Highlights

Develop and manage API-based Azure-deployed back-end web applications.
Work closely with the Assistant Director for IT applications to support NSWERS goals.
Maintain and support legacy applications while implementing new technical solutions.
Use .NET Core Framework, LINQ, Entity Framework with unit and functional testing via Visual Studio.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of progressive back-end development experience.
Preferred qualifications: 6 years of development experience, K-12 and postsecondary education industry knowledge, IT security standards, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, Agile methodology, SQL, Swagger/OpenAPI documentation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
Criminal background check required.
Position offers a minimum salary of $68,000 per year.
Supports integration with NSWERS partner organizations.

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Working Title	Back-End Web Application Developer
Department	University of Nebraska System
Requisition Number	S_250663
Posting Open Date	08/11/2025
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)	01/12/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Description of Work	The Nebraska Statewide Workforce & Educational Reporting System (NSWERS) at the University of Nebraska is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of back-end Applications Developer to assist in the development initiatives for the NSWERS organization. The back-end developer will work closely with the Assistant Director for IT applications to plan, develop, and manage web application back ends to support the goals and objectives of the organization. This includes ensuring effective and secure application operations, support and maintenance of legacy applications, development of new technical solutions, and successful application integration with NSWERS partner organizations. #LI-DNI
Minimum Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of progressive experience developing application program interface (API) based Azure-deployed back-end software applications. Demonstrated competency with .NET Core Framework, LINQ, Entity Framework, and both unit and functional testing using Visual Studio. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications	Six years of demonstrated ability to utilize multiple application development resources for back-end application development. Experience in the education K-12 and postsecondary industry; Experience utilizing IT security standards and requirements; Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices; Experience with Agile methodology and user story creation; Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL); Experience with Swagger and/or OpenAPI documentation. The ideal candidate is an agile, self-starter comfortable with collaboration with internal and external resources and/or project teams; exhibits exceptional verbal, writing, editing and proofreading skills; an energetic, creative problem solver who can work independently; a resilient learner who is able to develop relationships with the NSWER’s stakeholders; a track record of timely completion of projects and the ability to responsibly manage competing priorities.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required	No
Physical Required	No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.	No
Criminal History Background Check Required	Yes
Posted Salary	$68,000/yr minimum
How to Apply	THIS POSTING IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. To apply, interested applicants should go to University of Nebraska System’s employment website: https://jobs.nebraska.edu/ or Click here to apply: https://jobs.nebraska.edu/UniversityNebraskaSystem/job/Back-End-Web-Application-Developer/700-en_US
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact	Direct questions about the position to: humanresources@nebraska.edu Direct questions about the on-line application process to: 402-472-3701
Job Category (old)	Managerial/Professional
Job Type	Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)	Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?	No
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