Web Developer - Houston, United States - Rice University

Rice University

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Summary
The Susanne M.

Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (GSCS) connects Rice University to Houston and the world, offering exemplary educational opportunities for career changers, game-changers, lifelong learners, and everyone in between.

We are committed to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation and delivering exceptional solutions to our programs. With a collaborative and supportive work environment, we offer opportunities for growth, skill development, and meaningful contributions.

As a Web Developer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our digital projects and driving our schools success.

We celebrate diversity of all kinds, and we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment. We seek to hire, develop, and retain talented people from all backgrounds.

We are part of a private university, but our team comes from various backgrounds and includes people who attended universities and community colleges, as well as people who did not graduate from college.

This position offers a flexible work schedule (minimum of two (2) days in the office per week). This position requires U.S. work authorization.

The minimum annual hiring range is $72,600, contingent upon qualifications and experience. [AS1]

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree
Two (2) years of related professional experience in web development

Skills:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop web content management systems
Knowledge of web content development and cloud services
Expert level knowledge of frontend 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

Preferences

Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in both front and backend web development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop web content management systems
Knowledge of web content development and cloud services
Expert level knowledge of frontend 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
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

Essential Functions

Design, develop, and maintain Glasscock School websites
Implements and maintains content management systems
Evaluates thirdparty 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, wellstructured, search engine optimizationfriendly documented code
Provides technical expertise in front

- and back-end web development

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
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.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

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