FRONT END WEB DEVELOPER

FRONT END WEB DEVELOPER

Req #:207386
Department:UW BOTHELL - IT
Job Location: Bothell Campus
Posting Date:06/01/2022
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary:$6,667 - $7,083 per month
Other Compensation:
Limited Recruitment: Other

Shift:First Shift
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.


As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Front End Web Developer is a member of the UW Bothell Information Technologies Enterprise Services team and has the primary responsibility for the web platform and associated technologies that host the UW Bothell campus website (uwb.edu). This position is responsible for technical aspects of developing, supporting, and maintaining our existing web platform, as well as planning and executing our web roadmap. This position will advance our campus digital accessibility efforts (see UW Bothell Campus Digital Accessibility Plan on our website) and participate on UW and UW Bothell committees and Communities of Practice. This position requires strong technical, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills. As a member of a cross-functional team, this individual must demonstrate superior collaboration and teaming skills with both technical and non-technical members. Technical skills include experience with web (UI/UX) development, maintenance, and support; specialized web technologies; knowledge/practice of Information Architecture; strong analytical, organization, project management, and problem-solving skills; guide business and technical specifications; be a detail-oriented, self-starter who can work independently to meet deadlines; possess technical aptitude and the desire to continuously learn new technologies, skills, methods, and best practices; and provide oversight and guidance on best practices related to security, privacy, and accessibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Web Development

• Experience with web development, maintenance, and support including experience developing websites, development of wireframes and templates, customizing design, and enabling sites to be responsive in content management platforms.
• Demonstrates advanced skill in web technologies including HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and scripting (e.g., jQuery, JSON, JavaScript, Bootstrap).
• Utilizes knowledge of web browser functionalities, variances and limitations, mobile optimization, and web server protocols.
• Demonstrates intermediate knowledge and practice of Information Architecture; advises team on categorization of content, taxonomy, semantics, design, and security.
• Works collaboratively with members of the Enterprise Services team on platform upgrades, integrations, API’s, troubleshooting, and support requests; performs business continuity functions related to job responsibilities.
• Guides technical and non-technical stakeholders through the development of technical specifications; utilizes communication, analytical, and technical skills to transform requirements to intuitive designs; develops/follows/reports out on project plans and/or work breakdown structures; high attention to detail, completing tasks with few or no errors; meets deadlines.
• Effectively participates as a member of a cross-functional team; demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, relationship-building, and teaming skills.
• Continually learns and improves existing skillset, including but not limited to: new technologies, skills, methods, and best practices.
• Keeps management apprised of project / task status, and any issues that arise.

Accessibility/Security/Privacy

• Implement best practices for security, privacy (FERPA, GDPR), and accessibility (ADA Section 508, W3C standards).
• Demonstrate knowledge of accessibility issues; familiarity with accessibility standards and best practices; experience testing for accessibility; and demonstrated ability to design content/applications with accessibility considerations.
• Advise, advocate, and promote digital accessibility standards and practices.
• Collaborate with campus partners to further our UW Bothell Campus Digital Accessibility Plan.
• Keep up with privacy laws (and pending legislation) to understand potential implications for web features including, but not limited to: analytics / tracking, data management / deletion, etc.
• Understanding of OWASP vulnerabilities; participate in technical communities related to (web) security to understand risks, threat vectors, and how to implement best practices.

Unit-Specific

• Foster a learning organization; demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and flexibility
• Deliver IT services (and technology) with a customer-focus, and in the service of our campus mission
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate across teams in Information Technologies.
• Build relationships and collaborate with our colleagues in UW-IT; find ways to leverage existing UW-IT services

Support and demonstrate UW Bothell’s Collaboration Principles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, liberal arts, related discipline area or an equivalent combination of experience or training..
• At least four years of experience with web development, maintenance, and support including experience developing sites, updating and creating modules, development of wireframes and templates, customizing design, and enabling sites to be responsive in content management platforms

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced experience developing web page templates from wireframe designs using standard web technologies like HTML, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and javascript.
• Understanding of information architecture including: categorization of content, taxonomy, semantics, design, and security
• Knowledge and experience implementing best practices for security, privacy (FERPA, GDPR), and accessibility (ADA Section 508, W3C standards)
• Ability to work with a diverse constituency
• Experience with at least one frontend framework such as Angular, React, or Vue.
• Experience with at least one CSS framework.
• Experience with WordPress template development, plugins, data storage, hooks, functions, taxonomy and debugging.
• Experience with web browser functionalities, variances and limitations, mobile optimization, and web server protocols.

DESIRED:

• Experience with GIT as a version control system.
• Experience working within and managing all stages of a typical Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiar working in a large-scale, enterprise Web development environment.
• Familiar working in a higher education environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position requires a flexible work schedule and the ability to work some evenings or weekends. Must be able to respond to application related outage and security incidents off hours.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability , and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT

Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.