The University of Washington Information Technology (UW-IT) is seeking a Software Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex systems focused on web hosting and service management, supporting a highly distributed environment serving hundreds of thousands of users.
Requirements
- Experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and/or MySQL
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, JavaScript)
- Familiarity with APIs and cloud-based applications
- Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, PERL, Ansible experience
- WordPress administration and plugin/theme development
- ServiceNow/ITSM processes (Request, Incident, Problem, Change Management)
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and SSRS
Responsibilities
- Manage and support a large-scale web hosting environment (10,000+ sites)
- Maintain and enhance custom and third-party software integrations
- Improve internal workflows through automation and self-service tools
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across UW and external partners
- Lead service delivery teams and contribute to system design, deployment, and documentation
- Support accessibility, performance, and compliance standards
Other
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in software systems administration and support
- Proven ability to lead projects and deliver customer-focused solutions
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Participation in an on-call rotation, including off-hours, weekends, and holidays
