Web Developer

About the company

Rice University

Higher education · 2 to 10 employees

What you'll do

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years of related professional experience in web development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop web content management systems
• Demonstrated ability to develop complex websites and web applications using open-source tools, languages, libraries, and current standards-compliant code
• Knowledge of web content development and cloud services
• Expert level knowledge of front-end development languages and ability to hand code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Solid understanding of web standards and usability methods
• Expert knowledge of content management systems, such as Drupal, including the ability to perform standard installation and configuration
• Demonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy software
• Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses
• Ability to design and manage relational databases
• Ability to design and implement web services
• Ability to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group of colleagues, clients, and senior leadership
• Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in both front and back-end web development
• Proficiency with command line tools, such as Terminal Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of CSS and/or JavaScript
• Experience developing and managing content within an LMS such as Canvas.
• Proficiency with GitHub, Snowflake, and Google Apps
• Design, develop, and maintain Glasscock School websites
• Implements and maintains content management systems
• Evaluates third-party modules for functionality, accessibility, security, and maintainability
• Performs selected website administration duties for existing clients
• Ensures web server and site technical performance
• Creates web pages and tools for Rice websites using core technologies
• Creates and / or modifies clean, well-structured, search engine optimization-friendly, documented code
• Provides technical expertise in front- and back-end web development
• Supports web infrastructure by providing end-user support, applications maintenance, product evaluation, back-end development, and internal management tools
• Interprets website design and layout visually in a creative, contemporary style and fully integrated manner
• Ensures high quality and consistent look and feel across multiple devices and browsers
• Optimizes the display of original online content, and collaborates with content manager to produce animated gifs, static buttons, and email and landing pages
• Works with site architects to develop and document functional specifications based on requirements gathered from stakeholders
• Supports the implementation of life cycle
• Helps develop and deploy upgrade / migration plans for existing content management system as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.
• Collaborates with client/department manager to standardize and systemize routine reports, dashboards, and metrics.
• May test prototype software and participate in the approval and release process for new software.

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