Antioch University-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Remote • Yellow Springs, OH
Educational Services

The Senior Web Architect is primarily responsible for creating the architecture that supports the networked university. This professional will implement the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of back end and front end applications and websites supporting the university's mission and strategic goals. This highly skilled individual collaborates with various university stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure web solutions are innovative, user-friendly, accessible, secure, and aligned with university standards and industry best practices.

  • Oversee and provide the design, development, and maintenance of complex web applications and websites.
  • Provide architectural guidance for new web projects and the migration of existing features.
  • Coordinate web functions, monitor web activities, incorporate new technologies, and enhance existing websites.
  • Integrate and maintain cross-platform, multi-threaded software components that operate in the University network environment.
  • Work with, integrate and manage 3rd party software where necessary.
  • Design, develop, and optimize server-side logic, APIs, and database structures to ensure high performance and reliability.
  • Write and review object oriented code using various programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
  • Design and implement complex web, data, and back-end systems.
  • Perform data transformations, including cleaning, aggregating, and reformatting API responses or datasets to meet application and database requirements.
  • Maintain security for university web applications and database interfaces.
  • Create and maintain web pages, templates, and update existing content as necessary, ensuring consistency and University brand compliance.
  • Run functionality tests, debug code, and troubleshoot issues to ensure high quality and optimal performance.
  • Collaborate with designers, stakeholders, 3rd party consultants and other university teams on front-end tasks to implement user-facing features.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and team members, including explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals.
  • Write and maintain clear documentation for internal teams and external collaborators.
  • Supervise and mentor junior web developers and other entry-level employees, providing guidance and fostering their skill development.
  • Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
  • Continuously improve systems and processes university-wide.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7 years of experience in web development and back-end development, including experience in a senior or leadership role.
  • Fluency in back-end languages such as PHP, C#, .NET, etc.
  • Basic front-end skills (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React) for occasional UI tasks.
  • Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL).
  • Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
  • Strong experience with third-party API integration (e.g., REST, GraphQL) and handling authentication, rate limits, and error responses.
  • Proficiency in data transformation techniques, such as parsing JSON/XML and data mapping.
  • Experience with service oriented architecture (SOA).
  • Experience with content management systems.
  • .NET and/or Colleague experience.
  • Voluntary Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options.
  • Employer retirement plan contribution of 6%.
  • Voluntary salary deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account.
  • Employer paid life insurance and short term disability.
  • Voluntary supplemental life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans.
  • Vacation accrues monthly (3 weeks from 0 - 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 - 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up).
  • 12 days per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days).
  • 15 paid holidays.
  • Tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University campuses.
  • Employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual.
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