Lead Web Developer

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) Center for Information Technology Services (CITS) is recruiting for a Lead Web Developer to join their team. The incumbent in this position will perform the listed primary duties to support the success of the department.

UMB offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible employees. This position receives an annual leave package starting with 22 accrued vacation days, 14 floating and observed holidays, 15 sick days, and 3 personal days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development opportunities; flexible schedules and teleworking options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Primary Duties:

• Independently creates, builds, and maintains well designed website with effective interactive and transactional functions for the University, school, or department schemas utilizing HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, database development, relational database design, and database protocols. Enhances user appeal and utility of web environments using contemporary programming languages.
• Independently web-based applications using tools & technologies, such as: Apache, ASP, ColdFusion, PHP, Perl, Python, Index Server, JavaScript/VBScript, and Visual Interdev. Knowledge and experience with installing, configuring, maintaining, tuning, analyzing and optimizing websites in the NT, Windows or Unix environment.
• Leads the support of Content Management Systems and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Develops custom system modules.
• 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 the University or department.
• Leads and trains other staff associated with web development.
• Recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
• Interface backend databases (SQL or Oracle) with database administrators in order to maximized function and effectiveness of web applications.
• Translates functional requirements into technical design and development projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications    Education: Bachelor’s in Information Technology, 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 programming languages and relational database management systems. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures (i.e., SQL, C++, HTML, ColdFusion, CGI and JavaScript/VBScript, IIS, ASP, PHP, .NET, Perl, Python, and Index Server).

Other:  No substitution of experience for minimum education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: 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.