Web Application Developer

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Web Application Developer assists in developing, enhancing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining University websites and web-based applications. The role develops and supports web interfaces and functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, responsive frameworks, content management systems, and CRM-based application platforms. This is an in-person position based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, working on-site as part of the Global Campus team.

The position works extensively with Slate CRM and Modern Campus CMS. Within Slate, the developer supports and develops forms, workflows, portals, datasets, queries, and other user-facing and administrative functionality. The role also develops and maintains institutional websites and web components; troubleshoots technical issues; and implements improvements to accessibility, usability, and user experience. It works with structured application data and platform-based query tools to support web functionality, reporting, and business processes.

The developer tests and debugs existing functionality, implements enhancements, and contributes to technical specifications and documentation for ongoing application and website development and maintenance. In collaboration with communications, marketing, and other University partners, the developer translates business and content needs into effective web solutions and supports web-based components for marketing and institutional initiatives, including landing pages, forms, analytics, tracking, and related integrations. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential job duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, web development, software engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience in web development, web application development, software development, programming, or a related area.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP or similar scripting languages, and responsive web development principles.
• Knowledge of CMS and CRM-based web application platforms.
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and user experience principles.
• Knowledge of web and software development practices, including requirements gathering, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Ability to develop, test, debug, and troubleshoot websites, web applications, forms, interfaces, and related functionality.
• Ability to work with datasets, queries, forms, workflows, and structured data within web-based platforms.
• Ability to interpret requirements, implement enhancements, and develop technical and user documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy of functionality, content, and compliance with established standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance and the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP or similar scripting languages, and frameworks such as Bootstrap.
• Experience developing, maintaining, testing, and troubleshooting websites or web-based applications.
• Experience with CMS platforms such as Modern Campus, WordPress, Drupal, or similar platforms.
• Experience with CRM or portal platforms such as Slate, including forms, workflows, datasets, queries, portals, or user-facing functionality.
• Experience working with structured data, datasets, queries, or reporting tools within web-based applications.
• Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and accessible web development practices.
• Familiarity with APIs, web analytics, tracking tools, or integrations between web-based systems.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, test, troubleshoot, and maintain University websites and web-based applications.
• Develop and support web interfaces and functionality using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, responsive frameworks, CMS platforms, and CRM-based application platforms.
• Support and develop Slate CRM forms, workflows, portals, datasets, queries, and other user-facing and administrative functionality.
• Develop and maintain institutional websites and web components.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and implement improvements to accessibility, usability, and user experience.
• Work with structured application data and platform-based query tools to support web functionality, reporting, and business processes.
• Test and debug existing functionality and implement enhancements.
• Contribute to technical specifications and documentation for application and website development and maintenance.
• Collaborate with communications, marketing, and other University partners to translate business and content needs into web solutions.
• Support web components for marketing and institutional initiatives, including landing pages, forms, analytics, tracking, and integrations.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with University contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level