Description:
Serving as a member of the Web Services Team, the Web Application Developer will program and maintain complex web-based applications or sites within the Library. This position is expected to act independently within guidelines, make changes with limited risks, and propose work.
Duties & Responsibilities
Web Development
- Develop web-based applications or sites according to specifications provided by clients.
- Complete work within agreed-upon timeframes.
- Program custom functionality to drive website content and user interfaces using technologies such as HTML, JavaScript, CSS, PHP, JSON and other web languages.
- Support existing applications, including taking ownership of troubleshooting and enhancing functionality, in consultation with colleagues and service users.
- Work with providers of website content tools, including Tech Services, University Public Affairs, other groups on campus, and outside vendors to develop and implement effective services delivering dynamic and client driven content.
- Implement and use content management systems (CMS’s) to deliver public websites (i.e. WordPress, etc.).
- Ensure that all websites created adhere to state accessibility laws as well as best practices for usability.
Planning and Communication
- Gather requirements, analyze business processes or communications goals, and work with team to streamline such processes or achieve stated goals.
- Participate in the full development lifecycle, including estimation, development, testing, and deployment.
- Monitor and track progress on projects.
- Write reports, summaries, and formal documentation.
- Keep web site owners well informed of IT issues and changes.
- Work with IT management to implement strategic improvements.
- Work with a team to deliver projects including but not limited to, design, code review, and testing as well as serving as a backup to other team members.
Research
- Research new technologies that could potentially enhance our website and the applications or sites they host.