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Rice University · 2 hours ago

Web Developer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

Rice University is committed to providing exceptional educational opportunities and is seeking a Web Developer to enhance their digital projects. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain web applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that drive business growth.

EducationHigher EducationService IndustryUniversities

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

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 systematize 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

Qualification

Web developmentHTMLCSSJavaScriptContent management systemsWeb analytics toolsRelational databasesWeb servicesCommunicationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

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

Preferred

Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in both front and back-end web development