Lead Web Developer, Data Visualization, and AI Specialist

University of Maryland School of Medicine Office of Public Affairs & Communications

We are seeking an experienced Lead Web Developer, Data Visualization, and AI Specialist to join the University of Maryland School of Medicine web communications team. The main goal of this position is to be able to provide web development, back-end web layouts, functionality, and other enhancements utilizing the Terminal Four web content management system (training will be provided). The ability to use various Data Visualization tools and frameworks, such as Force Simulation, D3 JavaScript library, Power BI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, D3.js, Plotly, or Tableau, to create interactive and dynamic data visualizations, Leveraging AI techniques, such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, or generative design.

Benefits: Exempt Regular

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Functions:

• Independently creates, builds, and maintains well designed website(s) with effective interactive and transactional functions for the School of Medicine, building website back-end functionality (layouts, pages, navigation, architecture, applications, features, content types, and styles) using languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, and PHP and web content management application/development. Enhances user appeal and utility of web environments using contemporary development languages.
  
• Leads the support of Content Management Systems and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Develops custom content types with the Terminal Four CMS environment.
  
• Lead the development and execution of project work plans. Revises project plan, in consultation with upper management, to meet changing needs and requirements and enforces coding standards.
  
• Ensures documentation is up-to-date and features, technical specifications, and infrastructure requirements for self-produced technical work and job processes.
  
• Identifies and addresses browser, client server, and internet systems specific architecture compatibility issues. Address HTML and scripting compatibility and integration issues between different browsers and computing platforms utilizing various design methodologies and object-oriented environments.
  
• Conducts and maintains setup, installation, and management of software and applications as needed by School of Medicine or department.
  
• Creates Data Visualization driven graphics, such as charts, plots, infographics, MP4 videos, and animations.
  
• Works with department director, web designers, web editors and other internal clients to create websites, pages, and web-based solutions.
  
• Creates and edits imagery using Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
  
• Communicates and meets with web team and internal stake holders to gather and refine requirements and specifications for web content development within agreed-upon timelines.
  
• Works within a small team of web and communication professionals, but also works independently on individual web development projects.
  
• Plans, designs, and implements web development application solutions, and resolve bugs in solutions developed.
  
• Assists and trains other staff associated with web development.
  
• Recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
  
• Interfaces backend databases (SQL and/or Oracle) with database administrators to maximized function and effectiveness of web applications.
  
• Translates functional requirements into technical design and development projects.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Education: Bachelor’s Information Technology, Web Development, Computer Science, Systems Administration, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Experience: Five (5) years of related experience with knowledge of at least two (2) structured web development languages and relational database management systems. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures (i.e., JavaScript, PHP, Java, MySQL, C++, CGI and, HTML/CSS, Microsoft Power BI, D3, TensorFlow, Pytorch, Plotly, Tableu, Python, Index Server, DALL-E, Chat GPT, Google Cloud, Grammerly, etc.).

OR

Equivalent of nine (9) years combination of formal information systems and web education, training, or experience with knowledge of at least (2) structured web development and relational database management systems.

Preferred Experience: Experience with back-end development for Terminal Four web content management system experience a huge PLUS, but training will be provided.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of various tools and frameworks, such as (Force Simulation) using D3 JavaScript library, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Plotly, or Tableau.
  
• Skill using Data Visualization software.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  
• Ability to take a logical, analytical, and creative approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail. Merging the web development world with the front-end user-based results.
  
• Able to work either independently or as part of a team on both small and large development projects.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain close working relationships with business stakeholders and other technologists.
  
• The ability to multitask within the time constraints set by internal clients / entities.
  
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Hiring Range: $102,000 - $110,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu .

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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