Web Developer

Description

Web Developer

University Libraries

Job Posting Number: S2657PO

Are you passionate about defining and creating a great user experience on the web? Are you

a self-motivated full-stack developer who thrives in an academic environment? Join us, a team of

service-oriented library professionals, in empowering university students and the community at

large to access a broad range of information resources at the University of Vermont. As a

member of our team, you will manage, maintain, and develop our web assets in PHP/Drupal

while installing new tools and integrating content from third-party systems. You will also assess

data analytics, conduct usability testing, and recommend improvements based on best

practices. You will then bring your knowledge and insights to our team serving on our Library

Information Systems (LISG) and User Experience (UX) groups to collaborate with the

institution’s central web team to continually improve the customer experience. We invite you

to bring your broad web experiences to a flexible but high-impact environment at

The University of Vermont Libraries.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and two to four years’ related experience to

include website development required. Experience working with APIs, JavaScript Frameworks

such as REACT, and knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript required. Experience developing

and conducting usability tests and translating findings to iterative integrated UI enhancements, and designing for and implementing web accessibility standards as defined by WCAG required.

Experience with full-stack development within a web content management system, such as

Drupal, required. Working knowledge of PHP required. Effective communication skills and

ability to articulate and justify concepts to a team of non-developers required.

Diversity Statement: The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to

the institution's diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their

cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

For further information on this position, refer to job posting #S2657PO or to apply on-line with

a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references, please visit our website at:

www.uvmjobs.com; telephone 802-656-3150. Applications will be accepted through February

19, 2021, or until filled.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any

other category legally protected by federal or state law. The University encourages applications

from all individuals who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES • 538 Main St., Burlington, VT 05405 • (802) 656-2020