Web Developer

Rice University•Houston, TX

22h•$73,326•Remote

About The Position

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies (GSCS) at Rice University connects the university to Houston and the world through educational opportunities. The Web Developer designs, develops, and maintains web applications, websites, and tools that support the school’s programs. The role works with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, user-friendly solutions and may undertake special projects or occasionally provide guidance to others at the school. The successful candidate will help design, build, and implement high-quality, high-performance web-based applications and tools that use available technology infrastructure. The position supports Glasscock School websites and web infrastructure, including content management systems, technical performance, front- and back-end development, and user support. It is fully remote, with work permitted from any location within the United States; working hours remain Central Standard Time. Work arrangements may change under Rice policy 440. U.S. work authorization is required. Applicants must attach a cover letter and resume in PDF format in the Supporting Documents section of the application. The minimum annual hiring range is $73,326, contingent upon qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two 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, and 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 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 diverse colleagues, clients, and senior leadership.
U.S. work authorization.
Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Four years of demonstrated experience in both front- and back-end web development.
Proficiency with command-line tools, such as Terminal.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of CSS and/or JavaScript.
Experience developing and managing content within a learning management system such as Canvas.
Proficiency with GitHub, Snowflake, and Google Apps.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain Glasscock School websites.
Implement and maintain content management systems.
Evaluate third-party modules for functionality, accessibility, security, and maintainability.
Perform selected website administration duties for existing clients.
Ensure web server and website technical performance.
Create web pages and tools for Rice websites using core technologies.
Create or modify clean, well-structured, search-engine-optimization-friendly, documented code.
Provide technical expertise in front- and back-end web development.
Support web infrastructure through end-user support, application maintenance, product evaluation, back-end development, and internal management tools.
Interpret website design and layout visually in a creative, contemporary, and integrated manner.
Ensure a high-quality, consistent look and feel across multiple devices and browsers.
Optimize the display of original online content and collaborate with the content manager to produce animated GIFs, static buttons, email pages, and landing pages.
Work with site architects to develop and document functional specifications based on requirements gathered from stakeholders.
Support implementation of the life cycle.
Help develop and deploy upgrade and migration plans for existing content management systems as needed.
Work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.
Collaborate with client or department managers to standardize and systemize routine reports, dashboards, and metrics.
May test prototype software and participate in the approval and release process for new software.
Perform other duties as assigned.