Web Developer

Develops and maintains web content management systems and other web applications.

• Coordinates with University staff to write, test, debug, maintain, and document programming code for web content management systems and other web applications utilizing a variety of software, techniques, and tools.
• Designs and builds web user interfaces that meet University standards. Identifies opportunities to encourage compliance with accessibility and content standards through interface and data structure improvements.
• Troubleshoots end-user issues and identifies opportunities to improve web application workflows and functionality.
• Leads in the design and development of technology projects. Writes automated and manual testing protocols to validate that web applications meet functional requirements.
• Creates and maintains support documentation, change logs, test protocols, and performance benchmarks.
• Monitors and reports on the performance of web content management systems and web applications. Identifies areas for improvement.
• Remains current on relevant practices and trends. Researches and recommends new technologies to meet web-related functional requirements and strategic goals.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises student employees.

Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.

• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience documenting technical and content standards.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Familiarity with the University’s web content management system.
• Experience working in an agile, test-driven development team.
• Experience using a version control system.

• Relevant industry certification.

Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.

Work is generally performed in a well lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Revised: 2024-04-15