Web Application Developer (Hybrid)

Saint Louis University•SLU Saint Louis, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Web Application Developer designs, builds, tests, implements, and maintains reliable and accessible web pages and applications for Saint Louis University’s website. The role supports the University’s communications and internet strategies and uses web technologies, graphics applications, and programming and object-oriented languages to create and maintain web applications and page elements. The position also helps ensure optimal Content Management System operation for users, including maintaining server security. The developer collaborates with functional and operational area managers and CMS users to create solutions that meet agreed specifications and fit the University website’s design and architecture. The role maintains web services, supports university communications and program initiatives, addresses technical issues and cloud server security, and researches and integrates new web products. It also assists with systems administration, troubleshooting, and hardware or software upgrades.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
Five or more years of programming or website design experience.
Knowledge of web development, applications, and technology.
Knowledge of programming and graphic design.
Interpersonal and human relations skills.
Project management skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to perform technically oriented work across platforms, including Microsoft and Apple.
Ability to recognize trends in web development.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and implement websites, web pages, and web applications using technologies such as HTML, XML, XSL, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and JQuery.
Perform web database integration.
Collaborate with functional or operational area managers and other CMS users to design web applications and pages that meet agreed specifications and align with the University website’s design and architecture.
Maintain the website, web pages, and web applications.
Provide technical web support for student recruitment, development and alumni support, program promotion, web advertising, website updates, and site design and navigation for colleges, schools, departments, and programs.
Analyze, investigate, and resolve technical problems involving web pages, web applications, and cloud server security.
Recommend and implement improvements to minimize disruptions to the University’s web service.
Assist with systems administration, troubleshooting, and hardware or software upgrades.
Research, test, and integrate new web products with existing applications to improve functionality or design.
Perform other duties as assigned.