Job Description

Position Information
Position Information
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) 10/24/2025
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.
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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:
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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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