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Brown University

Senior Web Developer

Brown University, Pawtucket, Rhode Island, us, 02860


The Senior Web Developer is responsible for planning, designing, coding, documenting, testing and maintaining custom web applications that support Brown's faculty, staff, and students. In this role, the incumbent must facilitate productive relationships with a diverse constituency. As a member of Brown’s developer community, the senior web developer assists in establishing and promoting common development methodologies and tools to ensure all local systems integrate with the broader campus IT infrastructure.

The senior web developer collaborates with the team to promote standardization and efficiencies across the division and to maintain a secure and reliable computing environment aligned with OIT's established standards and industry best practices.

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.Job QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience2 - 3 years of related IT experienceDemonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining database-driven web applicationsExperience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)Experience with PHP preferredExperience with application development frameworks (Laravel strongly preferred)Proficiency with version control methodologies using Git (Gitflow strongly preferred)Experience with package/dependency management tools (i.e. Composer, npm, etc.)Significant experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker)Familiarity with continuous integration platforms (Jenkins, CircleCI, etc)Experience with team collaboration tools such as JIRA/SlackWorking knowledge of various relational database management systems; MySQL strongly preferredExperience with non-traditional database systems, including MongoDB, Redis, etc. is strongly preferredAbility to understand non-technical users’ requirements in an academic environment, and to generate user-friendly solutions quickly within the context of departmental initiatives and division goalsAbility to work both independently and as a team member in a complex environment with competing demands Strong communications skills and the ability to collaborate with non-technical users throughout all phases of project design and implementation.Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment .All offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification.Benefits of Working at Brown:Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here .Job Description:Senior Web DeveloperOffice of Information TechnologyThe Senior Web Developer is responsible for planning, designing, coding, documenting, testing and maintaining custom web applications that support Brown's faculty, staff, and students. In this role, the incumbent must facilitate productive relationships with a diverse constituency. As a member of Brown’s developer community, the senior web developer assists in establishing and promoting common development methodologies and tools to ensure all local systems integrate with the broader campus IT infrastructure.

The senior web developer collaborates with the team to promote standardization and efficiencies across the division and to maintain a secure and reliable computing environment aligned with OIT's established standards and industry best practices.Job QualificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

2 - 3 years of related IT experience

Demonstrated proficiency in developing and maintaining database-driven web applications

Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)

Demonstrated expertise with Javascript (ES6), Node.js

Experience with Javascript frameworks (React and/or Vue strongly preferred)

Experience with PHP preferred

Experience with application development frameworks (Laravel strongly preferred)

Proficiency with version control methodologies using Git (Gitflow strongly preferred)

Experience with package/dependency management tools (i.e. Composer, npm, etc.)

Significant experience with containerization technologies (i.e. Docker)

Familiarity with continuous integration platforms (Jenkins, CircleCI, etc)

Experience with team collaboration tools such as JIRA/Slack

Working knowledge of various relational database management systems; MySQL strongly preferred

Experience with non-traditional database systems, including MongoDB, Redis, etc. is strongly preferred

Ability to understand non-technical users’ requirements in an academic environment, and to generate user-friendly solutions quickly within the context of departmental initiatives and division goals

Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a complex environment with competing demands Strong communications skills and the ability to collaborate with non-technical users throughout all phases of project design and implementation.

Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment .

All offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification.Benefits of Working at Brown:Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here .Recruiting Start Date:2024-05-22

Job Posting Title:Senior Web Developer

Department:Office of Information Technology

Grade:Grade 10

Worker Type:Employee

Worker Sub-Type :Regular

Time Type:Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:37.5

Position Work Location:Remote Eligible

Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.Still Have Questions?If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu .EEO Statement:Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.As an EEO/AA employer , Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.About Us

Welcome!Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading institution for education, discovery, and global intellectual progress as well as one of the largest employers in Rhode Island. Working at Brown brings more than just a paycheck and generous benefits; it offers an opportunity to contribute to a greater good. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge and individual growth that defines higher education and enriches our community.Additional Information:Information about our salary ranges can be found

here .Attachments:A resume is required as part of your job application. Please also include a cover letter and any other related documents as noted in the job description.

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