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Grand Canyon Education, Inc.

Web Developer

Grand Canyon Education, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003


Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

This position entails joining a web design and development team called Academic Web Services within Grand Canyon Education to build custom web apps. Academic Web Services is a close-knit team that constructs and maintains a wide variety of applications using the latest web technologies. We're passionate about web design and development and are focused on delivering quality products to our customers in a team setting driven by strong culture and a good working atmosphere.

We are hiring web developers at all levels of experience. Requirements below reflect the minimum experience level.

What you will do:

Code and maintain responsive, accessible web apps using:

SveltekitNodeJSPHPSQLDocker Containers

Work independently or as a member of project teamsWrite readable, git-versioned, maintainable and reliable codeWork on a variety of projects simultaneously with minimal supervisionSolve problems and make decisions with attention to detailEnsure tasks and projects are completed on scheduleForecast time required for project completionProvide application support during planned and unplanned maintenance windowsMeet both departmental standards and customer expectationsDemonstrate interpersonal communication skills including verbal, written, and active listeningStay abreast of current concepts, techniques, and technologiesActively pursue and engage in professional development opportunitiesWhat you will need:

Some frontend or backend web development experienceMust have sample code available for viewDemonstrated knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and current web development frameworksFamiliarity with version-control software, test automation, as well as declarative, functional, and object-oriented programmingAble to function as an effective team member in a highly collaborative team environmentActively participate in some or all stages of the product lifecycle by working independently or as a member of project teamDemonstrate proficiency with role specific technology and proceduresDemonstrate ability to describe technical concepts in a way that can be understood by non-technical users, such as in a project brainstorming setting or directly with client partnersMaintain technical documentation as necessary and appropriateProactively solicit peer code review and share works-in-progress with appropriate stakeholdersMeet all departmental standards and partner expectationsInteract effectively with all project stakeholders at all timesMeet all project deadlinesProvide accurate development time for each projectFollow all departmental processes and procedures regarding project planning and deliveryBuild user interface applications and back-end databases using various programming and scripting languagesAdhere to organizational commitments and federal regulations regarding accessibility and usability standardsBuild cross-browser and cross-platform compatible solutionsProvide application support during planned and unplanned maintenance windowsWhy work at GCE:

Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings planGenerous time off plan and 11 paid holidaysPaid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored eventsWe also offer full-time employees, their spouses and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program