Front End Web Developer Job at University of Akron in Akron

Time left to apply End Date: February 21, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition id JR101543

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Required

Job Summary:

Work with internal team members to analyze, define, and design solutions to enhancement requests, new functionality, and new products related to the University’s website. Use knowledge of programming languages to code user-side applications, including visual elements like menu bars, clickable buttons and the overall layout of websites and responsive, accessible and user-friendly web applications. Their duties include communicating with clients to identify their needs, optimizing websites for different formats like desktops and mobile phones and running tests to ensure code strings perform the correct functions.

Essential Functions:

1. Leads the creative efforts in concepting, designing and producing the flow, graphic and aesthetic portions of all web projects for the University's website and mobile applications (45%).
2. Designs, writes and edits template pages and complex web pages which incorporate video, audio and forms (15%).
3. Translates wireframes and sketches into working prototypes to refine interface behaviors (10%).
4. Builds and maintains front-end libraries and frameworks (10%).
5. Collaborates with web developers to integrate front-end and back-end code, ensuring design integrity (10%).
6. Debugs and troubleshoots layout and scripting issues across a variety of browsers including Firefox, Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Safari (10%).

Experience:

Required:

• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated strong front-end development skills especially concerning accessibility, extensibility and client-side computing.
• Expert-level JavaScript programming and working knowledge of at least one popular JavaScript framework.
• Expert knowledge of HTML 5, CSS, SEO and web accessibility standards.
• Experience using web analytics tools (Google Analytics 4 or other).
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining WordPress functionality, including but not limited to, blocks, themes and plugins.

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education environment.
• Experience using Bootstrap frameworks and other responsive design methodologies.
• Knowledge in user experience and user interface design (UX and UI).
• Experience working with Google Tag Manager.
• Experience using the following technologies: JQuery, AJAX, JSON, RESTful APIs and LESS/SASS.
• Templating languages such as Velocity or FreeMarker and experience using Adobe CC (Photoshop, Illustrator and Dreamweaver).

Physical Requirements:

Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects.

Working Conditions:

Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.

Salary:

Starts at $55,000 for this position.

Application Deadline:

February 20, 2025

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Union Affiliation:

None

Application Assistance:

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Judy Casserman, Email: judy1@uakron.edu

Background Check Statement:

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement:

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee will be performed in Ohio.

About UA:

The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence.

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness and vacation.