Application Developer
Education
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent
combination of education and experience
Experience
Requirements
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency with at least one modern (object oriented)
programming language (preferably PHP and C#)
- Proficiency with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and SQL
(preferably MySQL)
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Strong development and problem
solving skills
- Exceptional ability to
communicate highly technical concepts to any audience
- Experience with all
aspects of the lifecycle of a web application; wireframing, design,
frontend and backend
- Understanding of web standards, web accessibility best
practices
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such
as git/mercurial/svn (we use git)
Desirable
Qualifications
- An advanced degree in a related field
- Strong design aesthetic and good understanding of best
practices in digital typography and layout
- Experience working with Drupal (preferably versions 7
and 8)
- Experience working with WordPress
- Experience with CSS pre-processors
- Experience with usability testing
- Good understanding of SEO principles
- Knowledge of web analytics tools (ex. Google Analytics,
Webmaster Tools, Site Search, etc.)
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards including
WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud particularly
Photoshop
- Basic knowledge of Linux administration
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
