Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Website Developer will expand and enhance a department or division's online presence through new website content development, feature sections, and timely postings.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the production of copy, art, and other page elements throughout the website development process.
• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using modern technologies/frameworks and collaborate with designers/content creators to translate UI/UX designs into functional web pages.
• Ensure that all web site content is uploaded to the site on a timely basis, refreshed, and updated according to the content schedule and that information and its design flow adheres to department specifications and is conducive to a user-friendly find/view pattern.
• Maintain cross-platform and cross-browser compatibility so that the web site is accessible from a variety of different environments.
• Evaluate all content for its value in search engine optimization (SEO) according to key word frequency, key word density, formatting, etc.
• Produce site traffic analysis and monthly senior management reports and aid in interpreting results and potential impact.
• Design, program, test, and document web applications used by and for the department or division.
• Act as liaison to obtain clearance on copyrighted material ensuring all issues are resolved and no personal health information is available or collected on any portion of the site.
• Implement and adhere to best practices for web development, including SEO, security, and accessibility standards.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as necessary.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Html In An Online Production Environment (1 Year)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adobe Photoshop, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Creating Applications, Figma, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript, Linux, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SharePoint, Multitasking, Oral Communications, PHP (Programming Language), Technical Knowledge, User Experience (UX), User Interfaces (UI), Web Development, Website Building, Website Redesign, Wordpress Themes, Written Communication

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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