Application Developer
Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience Requirements
- 1 year of relevant professional experience
- Proficiency with at least one modern (object-oriented) programming language (preferably PHP)
- 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, 8, and 9)
- Experience working with WordPress.
- Experience with CSS pre-processors (preferably SASS)
- Experience with C# and .NET.
- 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 2.1 and WAI-ARIA
- Basic knowledge of Linux administration
- Knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures
Application Process: To be considered, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume (under the submission of relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Sharon Walther at sharon-walther@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
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.
