Web & Applications Developer I

Virginia Commonwealth University • Richmond, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Web & Applications Developer I supports the creation, maintenance, and
enhancement of VCU’s enterprise websites and custom digital applications within
Enterprise Marketing and Communications (EMC). The role blends foundational
backend development with front‐end implementation and hands-on technical support
to deliver secure, accessible, and high‐quality digital experiences that advance
university priorities.

Reporting to the Digital Technology Manager and receiving guidance from senior
team members as appropriate, the Web & Applications Developer I contributes to
application development, CMS engineering, integrations, and daily technical
operations. Working primarily in a .NET and Windows‐based environment, the
developer contributes to custom programming for EMC’s internal applications and
integrations. They also contribute to website projects through front‐end
development and site‐specific programming using standard front‐end technologies
(HTML, CSS, JS) along with Terminalfour’s templating tools.

The role further supports internal applications, enterprise tools, deployments,
and issue‐resolution workflows that keep EMC’s digital systems running smoothly
and securely.

This position is designed for an early‐career developer who is excited about
applying their technical skills in a marketing and communications
environment—someone who wants to understand EMC’s goals and use their web
development skills to help us tell VCU’s story and strengthen its brand by
improving our websites and digital communications tools. The role offers the
opportunity to deepen skills over time, work as part of a highly collaborative
team, and
take on meaningful responsibilities that make a visible impact on VCU’s web
presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or equivalent training and experience.
• 2–3 years of experience developing and maintaining production web applications.
• Demonstrated experience with .NET (C#) and relational databases (SQL preferred), with comfort working in a Windows‐based environment.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design techniques.
• Experience working within a content management system, with comfort operating inside structured content systems, reusable components, and governance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to translate content and design requirements into functional websites or applications.
• Enthusiasm for front‐end layout implementation, accessible UI development, and collaboration with designers and content strategists.
• Comfort co‐developing on shared codebases and working closely with senior developers and peers.
• Ability to support ongoing maintenance, updates, and incremental improvements to existing applications and websites.
• Willingness to support internal applications, enterprise tools (such as Jira Cloud and CRM‐related systems), and third‐party services used across EMC.
• Willingness to assist with deployments, backups, and incident‐response workflows under senior guidance.
• Awareness of federal web accessibility requirements and WCAG
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, cross‐functional environment.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and technical support.
• Portfolio or GitHub/Bitbucket repository with code samples demonstrating development work (not limited to UI‐only projects).
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ASP.NET MVC, Web API, or ASP.NET Core.
• Experience with SQL Server.
• Experience with Terminalfour or another enterprise CMS.
• Experience building layouts, components, or structured content models in a CMS.
• Familiarity with front‐end build tools (npm, Node.js, bundlers).
• Experience integrating third‐party APIs or enterprise data services.
• Understanding of authentication systems (CAS, SSO, OAuth).
• Experience implementing HTML email templates that meet accessibility and cross‐client requirements.
• Experience with GA4, GTM, or analytics integrations.
• Knowledge of technical SEO and performance optimization.
• Experience applying WCAG accessibility standards in development work.
• Experience working in higher education, government, or other regulated environments.
• Familiarity with collaborative development workflows (Git, code reviews, sprints).
• Experience working within a cross‐functional team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the scoping, development, and maintenance of custom web applications and system integrations as part of the development team.
• Participate in backend development using .NET (C#), SQL Server, and Git‐based workflows within established team practices.
• Support integrations with university authentication systems (CAS, SSO, OAuth), CRM‐related workflows, and third‐party services.
• Maintain and enhance existing sites and applications with attention to performance, stability, accessibility, and long‐term maintainability.
• Participate in environment management, deployment workflows, and version control processes following established procedures.
• Provide support for internal applications and digital tools used across EMC.
• Ensure all development work aligns with university web standards, brand guidelines, and security policies.
• Develop and maintain CMS templates, components, and content models within Terminalfour and the Compass framework.
• Work within structured content systems and reusable components that support scalable content creation.
• Translate design concepts into functional templates and components within Terminalfour and custom applications.
• Support CMS‐related SEO, accessibility, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with analytics partners to implement tracking, structured content, and platform integrations that support measurement and reporting.
• Implement responsive, accessible, and performant interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and media assets.
• Co‐create front‐end layouts, components, and interface updates with design and development partners.
• Build and update HTML email templates that meet accessibility, brand, and cross‐client requirements.
• Support front‐end troubleshooting, browser testing, and UI refinements acrossf devices and platforms.
• Provide secondary support for EMC’s custom applications, CMS implementations, and digital tools.
• Provide secondary support for division platforms and enterprise tools such as Jira Cloud, CRM‐related systems, and other internal or third‐party services.
• Assist with server‐hosting coordination, deployments, backups, and incident‐response workflows in coordination with senior team members.
• Coordinate with Desktop Support and central IT on infrastructure, security, and access control for division resources.
• Contribute to compliance tasks related to IT governance, accessibility, security reviews, and application inventory updates.
• Test backend systems and front‐end features for functionality, accessibility, performance, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards and workflows.
• Support regression testing, release validation, and system monitoring.
• Apply secure coding practices and support compliance with privacy and data standards.
• Ensure all work meets university accessibility standards and aligns with brand and web guidelines.
• Collaborate daily with a cross-functional team.
• Contribute to development efforts through both independent work and collaborations with senior developers and peers.
• Translate technical concepts for non-technical collaborators and stakeholders.
• Maintain clear, useful documentation for systems, workflows, and development processes.
• Provide occasional guidance or support to internal users on system features, tools, or processes.
• Stay informed about evolving web technologies, development practices, and tools.
• Recommend improvements to development workflows, technical infrastructure, and project execution (features, innovations, reusability).
• Contribute ideas that enhance maintainability and long-term sustainability.
• Pilot small‐scale solutions or prototypes that support team and division goals.

Benefits

• All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits [https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/] package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees