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    Web Developer - Houston, United States - Rice University

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    Job Description

    Special Instructions to Applicants: All interested applicants must attach a cover letter and a resume in the Supporting Documents section of the application in a PDF format. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not convert attachments in Word format successfully.

    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.

    In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge web applications that meet the need of our programs and exceed their expectations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that drive business growth and success. This position may perform special projects upon request and, on occasion, provide guidance to others at the school.

    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.

    The ideal candidate will be a talented and experienced web developer who is highly motivated, skilled, and can create and maintain websites. The individual will help design, build, and implement new, highly-quality, high-performance web-based applications and tools that leverage available technology infrastructure.

    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
    • 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
    Preferences
    • Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in both front and back-end 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
    • 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 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.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned.
    Rice University HR | Benefits:

    Rice Mission and Values: Mission and Values | Rice University

    Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity at all levels and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

    About Us

    Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

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