Senior Web Developer

Job Title Senior Web Developer Department Web & Enterprise Systems Job Code A44352 Job category Full Time Staff Terms and Hours 12-month position, exempt full-time. Salary Range Starting at $69,000; commensurate with experience Job Summary

This position participates directly in web application development efforts in order to create, maintain, and improve the functionality, relevance, and security of University web resources. This position works through all phases of the web application development lifecycle from initial consulting and brainstorming to design and development to testing and production integration. This position applies user interaction model concepts and approaches to maximize the communication of and access to University information.

Core Duties

• Design, implement, and deploy web-based applications and websites from initial design and architecture through development, test, and deployment.

• Implement and maintain content management systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and creation of University-specific modules.

• Evaluate third-party modules for functionality, accessibility, security, and maintainability.

• Perform selected website administration duties as assigned. Ensure web server and site technical performance.

• Create web pages and tools for University websites using core technologies. Create and/or modify clean, well-structured, search engine optimization-friendly documented code.

• Provide technical expertise in front- and back-end web development. Support web infrastructure by providing end-user support, applications maintenance, product evaluation, back-end development, and internal management tools.

• Interpret website design and layout visually in a creative, contemporary style and fully integrated manner. Ensure high quality and consistent look and feel across multiple devices and browsers.

• Work with site architects to develop and document functional specifications based on requirements gathered from stakeholders. Support the implementation of life cycle.

• Help develop and deploy upgrade/migration plans for existing content management system as needed.

• Participates directly in Java/JSP based web application development efforts to improve the functionality and relevance of University web resources.

• Build dynamic, secure database-driven web applications and portlets in Java or other programming languages as appropriate.

• Assist other application developers and administrators with maintenance and support of pre-developed custom web applications, particularly as they integrate to the portal.

• Serve as primary administrator of portal for students, staff, and faculty.

• Provide weekly status updates and prepare technical reports and briefings concerning projects and tools managed by the position.

• Respond to requests for enhancements, upgrades, or problem fixes as prioritized by the community.

• May supervise Student Web Developers. Supervisory responsibilities include providing valuable learning experiences, hiring processes, setting of expectations, training and professional development, performance management and evaluations, and disciplinary processes including termination of employment.

• Build custom web applications that require complex integration with the ERP or other systems as needed; ensuring data security compliance, utilization of standard tools and development languages, and performance of all applications impacted.

• Automate system components where possible utilizing advanced toolsets and development skills.

• Communicate with leadership in departments outside of IS regarding the status of projects and any ongoing troubleshooting.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or supervisor's designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Required: solid and demonstrated technical understanding of data-driven applications, services, and systems.

• Required: minimum 2 years developing web applications and working directly with enterprise web services solutions.

• Preferred: bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or communication-related studies.

• Preferred: prior experience working with Git and Puppet.

• Or equivalent education and/or experience.

Certifications & Licenses

• None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and balance multiple priorities while maintaining a positive outlook and working effectively in a team environment.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

• Thoroughness, accuracy, and timeliness in completing essential duties.

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and judgment skills.

• Ability to work effectively independently as well as in a team setting; ability to effectively receive supervisory direction.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Have exceptional customer relationship skills, consensus building skills, and ability to establish effective working relationships in a diverse environment.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships, professional rapport, and effectively accomplish work within a University setting that includes a wide array of policies, processes, individuals, and groups.

• Demonstrated competence and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with diverse students, faculty, and staff.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and think on the fly.

• Ability to participate in multiple projects in various stages of completion.

• Ability to learn and apply applicable University and other policies, including policies in areas such as FERPA and Title IX.

• Effective ability to use and learn computers, technology, software, and applications at level of sophistication required for the duties of the position, including, without limitation, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), the internet, and computerized maintenance management systems.

• All University of Portland positions require the ability to quickly learn and use new technologies, software, and applications in depth and at level of proficiency required for duties of the position. In most situations, the necessity of learning, using, and supporting new technologies, software, and/or applications does not change a job description nor make the position one that involves higher level duties.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently: sit, perform desk-based computer tasks; use fine manipulation and grasp; use a telephone.

• Frequently: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push and pull objects (generally, computer equipment and peripherals) that can weigh up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

• Frequently: ability to interact and communicate with members of the University and others as necessary.

• Occasionally: ability to attend events and activities on or off campus.

Working Conditions

• Hours of employment: may require working flexible, irregular, and/or longer hours, including early mornings, evenings, nights, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary. This includes the ability to serve as an on-call lead in rotation.

• Work-related stress: stress from work-related situations such as those involving an emergency, a crisis, a challenging situation, an urgent or time-sensitive situation, or a situation involving multiple matters.

Work Standards

• Respect for the University's mission and Catholic identity: demonstrates commitment to learning, respecting, and contributing to the mission of the University, a Catholic and Congregation of Holy Cross institution. The University's mission statement states in relevant part: "we pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world." The University's Statement of Inclusion states in relevant part: "Our belief in the inherent dignity of each person is founded upon the social teaching of the Catholic Church. At the center of that teaching is the fundamental mandate that every person, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social or economic class, age, or disability shall be treated with respect and dignity."

• The full Mission Statement is at: www.up.edu/about/mission.

• The full Statement of Inclusion is at: www.up.edu/disclosures/inclusion.

• Promote culture of safety: demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Compliance with laws and policies and procedures: subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University, departmental, and other applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to, the personnel, business, and/or other policies of the University.

• Compliance with driving-related laws and requirements: when conducting university business while driving, must comply with the Oregon Vehicle Code and University of Portland driving requirements.

• Interpersonal skills: demonstrates the ability to work professionally with all University of Portland community members, external organizations, and any other person or organization employee interacts with in his or her University capacity.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of employment, and eligibility for the University's home purchase assistance program consistent with program requirements. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S080-2023 Number of Vacancies 1 Estimated Start Date Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary