Web Developer

Contributes to the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and maintenance of moderately complex websites and/or software. Documents development and maintenance efforts, assists in integrating assigned work with other system components, and designs and performs functional testing.

Office of University Communications

As a web developer in the Office of University Communications and Marketing you'll be part of the team responsible for planning and executing highly effective and user-friendly websites and digital experiences for academic and administrative units with a focus on marketing initiatives, recruitment, and student experience.

The Web Developer builds and maintains fully functional WCAG 1.1 standards-compliant websites and e-newsletters as a member of the Office of University Communications and Marketing Web team. The Developer works collaboratively with Web project managers, content specialists, designers, vendors, and supervisors to build sites and e-newsletters for strategic Univeristy initiatives, University schools, departments, and administrative units. Site are built in Drupal and WordPress CMS based on design concepts, UX/IA plans and written specifications.

Position requires proficiency developing accessible and mobile-friendly sites in popular open source content management systems such as Drupal and WordPress. This requires the developer to be proficient in building sites using HTML, CSS, MySQL, PHP, LESS/SASS Twig, JavaScript, SSH, Git/GitHub, and popular CSS frameworks.

Developer must accurately translate design mockups into responsive Web constructs optimized for mobile and desktop viewports.

The ideal candidate is a passionate developer with three to five years of experience who enjoys working across multiple aspects of web development, enjoys team collaboration, and is excited by seeing the impact of their work. In additional to strong technical and analytical skill, the successful candidate will be a collaborative team member, an effective communicator, and a motivated problem solver with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

This position requires at least two days onsite per week.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Develop accessible, responsive frontend components from approved UX/IA specifications
• Create and modify Drupal and WordPress themes based on designs
• Implement the back-end of university websites in Drupal and WordPress
• Complete updates, support, and enhancement tasks for existing client websites
• Build content integrations with third-party systems
• Contribute to functional / technical planning
• Participate in quality assurance activities
• Preferred experience with advanced digital analytics implementation, including tag management, custom data layers, event-based tracking, consent management platforms

Physical Effort

Duties are primarily sedentary. Must be able to use a computer at a desk or similar workstation, and travel to on-campus meetings as needed.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Software Developer II

Job Family

Information Technology

Job Sub-Family

Programming & Development

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Not Applicable