Senior Web Application Developer
Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Required Qualifications:
• Typically, 5+ years of current application development, graphic design or website design, and building programmatic solutions in a secure environment
• Current professional experience developing and maintaining Drupal 7 and/or 8 websites
• Experience integrating content from third party systems to Drupal (or other CMSes, websites, and platforms) via APIs and data feeds
• Current relevant experience (typically 3+ years) with PHP, HTML5, CSS, Javascript, jQuery
• Proficient understanding of version control systems, such as Git
• Effective oral and written communication with content providers, designers and developers, non-technical stakeholders, and end users
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with a diverse population
• Attention to detail
Desired Qualifications:
• Typically 3+ years of experience with Drupal theming
• Familiarity with implementing modern frontend experiences using tools such as SASS, Gulp and JavaScript Frameworks (Vue, Angular, React)
• Experience developing with Bootstrap (or other grid framework)
• Experience building responsive and adaptive websites and web experiences
• Experience developing websites to WCAG 2.x and WAI-ARIA standards
• Current experience with modern UX, Interaction, and Usability standards
• Awareness of SEO, what it is, why it’s important, and how to implement SEO improvements and best practices
• Experience with Scrum/agile philosophy and methodologies
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and a cover letter (under submission 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. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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
There is an expectation that the person in this position will maintain effective, civil, and respectful working relationships with the University of Iowa campus community and uphold a high standard of cultural competency and respect for difference that represents our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity 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, 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.
