Senior Web Developer
Brown University - Providence, Rhode Island, us, 02912![Brown University](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Senior Web Developer
Office of Information Technology
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.
Job Qualifications
BA/S in Computer Science or related field and 2-3 years of related technical experience
Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining database-driven web applications with advanced knowledge of various relational database management systems. MySQL strongly preferred
Demonstrated project management, planning, and process modeling skills
Proficiency with programming languages related to web application development, including HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Node.js
Proficiency with application development frameworks, including Laravel, Next.js, Kohana, Codeigniter, etc. Laravel strongly preferred
Proficiency with frontend development frameworks, including React, Vue. React strongly preferred
Strong debugging and problem solving skills
A strong curiosity and ability for learning new technologies (frameworks, programming languages, methodologies etc)
Advanced knowledge of Git
Experience with shell scripting
OK with being a member of the team’s on-call rotation
Some experience with CMSs. Drupal strongly preferred
Some knowledge and practice with devops concepts like building CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, creating Docker and Docker Compose files, and managing apps deployed to a Kubernetes cluster
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
A cover letter is required for you to be considered for this position.
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 (https://www.brown.edu/a-z/benefits-working-brown) .
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 (https://go.brown.edu/equal-employment-opportunity) , 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.