Web Developer

Opening Details

The Williams College Office of Communications seeks an energetic Web Developer to help build and maintain the college’s web presence. Reporting to the Director of Web Strategy & Development, you will be part of the team that designs and implements website functionality, from front-end templates to the server-side software that powers them. As a creative, open-minded problem solver, you will contribute to the team’s strategic decision-making process and be encouraged to pursue your professional development interests.

Williams is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Applicants should highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse community.


Responsibilities

• Maintain and extend the college’s WordPress content management system (CMS)
• Build user interfaces that are well designed, accessible, responsive and standards-compliant
• Design information architectures that make content easier to find, navigate and maintain
• Optimize front-end templates for accessibility and performance
• Partner with offices and departments throughout the college to implement new web initiatives
• Thoroughly test new functionality; assist with QA after system upgrades; troubleshoot and resolve issues related to website development including coding errors and browser compatibility

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (a Bachelor’s is considered the equivalent of 2 years experience)
• Experience coding in PHP and JavaScript
• Fluency in HTML5 and CSS
• Ability to build web interfaces using UI/UX best practices
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work productively with non-technical peers
• Solid grasp of CMS APIs for theme & plugin development
• Experience using git or GitHub for source control
• Familiarity with the WCAG 2.1 accessibility specification and experience building interfaces that meet the AA standard preferred
• Experience with React or another front-end Javascript framework preferred
• Experience using ElasticSearch for search and as a document store preferred
• Ability to build complex layouts using Wordpress page builder plugins
• Experience with workflow optimization tools (node/npm, webpack, SCSS, etc)

All cover letters and resumes will be read by a human.

Hybrid on-site/remote work arrangements may be available with approval for employees based in NY, MA, CT, or VT; subject to review and revision as policy evolves.

Application review will begin on June 14, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience. Job band 3-A. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.


Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. COVID-19 vaccination with booster or approved exemption and participation in our testing program is required as a condition of employment at Williams.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.