Application Developer
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Graphic Design or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Required Qualifications:
• Typically 3-5 years in application development, graphic design or website design, and building programmatic solutions in a secure environment;
• Proficiency with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, and MySQL;
• Experience with all aspects of the lifecycle of a web application; estimating, wireframing, design, frontend and backend;
• Effective oral and written communication with content providers, designers and developers, non-technical stakeholders, and end users;
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, peers or managers, and general customers;
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Desired Qualifications:
• Familiarity working with Drupal 7/8 Content Management System – Highly desirable
• Proficiency with PHP Object Oriented Programming;
• Familiarity with implementing modern frontend best practices using tools such as SASS, Gulp and JavaScript Frameworks (Vue, Angular, React);
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools and processes;
• Experience integrating systems using Rest, GraphQL, SOAP;
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards including WCAG 2.0 and WAI-ARIA;
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization techniques and strategies;
• Knowledge of web analytics tools (ex. Google Analytics, Webmaster Tools, Site Search, etc.);
• Experience leading teams and/or projects;
• Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures.
Additional Information:
Please attach a cover letter and resume as submission specific attachments for this position using the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification.
For questions or additional information, please contact Kim Kuebrich Yordi at kim-yordi@uiowa.edu
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.
