Web Developer

Job Description

  • Job code: 010198
  • Pay grade: G
  • Pay type: Exempt/salaried

General summary

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

Major duties

  • 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

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.

Required education

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

Required experience

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

Physical requirements

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

Working conditions

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

This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.