SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER in Madison, WI from University of Wisconsin System, US

SunIRef:it ATTENTION: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT UW SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION UW HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM (UW HELP) SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER (SR INFO TECH ARCHITEC) Madison, WI The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest systems of public higher education in the country and employs more than 39,000 faculty and staff statewide. The UW System’s combined enrollment headcount exceeds 170,000, and the System confers more than 36,000 degrees each year. The UW System is comprised of 13 four-year universities with 13 two-year branch campuses affiliated with seven of the four-year institutions. Two of the universities (UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee) are doctoral degree-granting institutions and 11 are master’s degree-granting comprehensive institutions. The UW System is governed by a single Board of Regents comprised of 18 members. The UW System head is the President of the System. Together, these institutions are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world. The UW Higher Education Location Program (UW HELP) was established in 1973 to serve as a single access point of coordinated information for prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and other key stakeholders seeking to learn about educational opportunities within the UW System. HELP provides students and families with the requisite financial, institutional, and academic knowledge to excel within the UW System. Nestled within the Student Success division of Academic & Student Affairs, HELP’s mission is to foster equitable access and greater academic success for students throughout the state. HELP does this by providing the critical knowledge, guidance, and support needed to successfully navigate the path to college. This work includes maintaining the UW System’s Electronic Application, providing pre-college advising and application support services, and conducting outreach throughout the state via counselor workshops, among other functions. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Leads and participates in the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and support of websites and digital products. Serves as a subject matter expert, consultant, and primary point of contact to internal and external stakeholders regarding product support. Ensures website functionality and maintains existing website operation including implementing the content management system (CMS), making updates, conducting audits, and updating computer programming languages, which may include PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. Responds and troubleshoots website and product issues. Testing and general QA work Ensures website and product quality, efficiency, and compliance with accessibility, security, privacy, and other university requirements and laws. Strategizes ways to improve the user experience of the website and manages the information architecture strategy. Monitors web traffic and website performance and assesses performance to optimize the website and to identify, prevent, and resolve issues. Collaborates with others to ensure that the website and products align with brand strategy and meets the unit’s standards UW HELP’S TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO UW System Application for Admission UW HELP Website UW Journey MajorMania Integrations (Future) Data Store (Future) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience working with the following: Developing higher education websites Creating web experiences for high school students UW System websites Proficient experience (3-years) with the following: WordPress PHP, HTML5, CSS3 Javascript XML Understanding and willingness to learn the following: Drupal Managing applications in the cloud, preferably an AWS Infrastructure Experience with WCAG 2.0 Standards, 508 Compliance/Web Accessibility Detailed documentation skills Strong communication skills technical and non-technical Thorough attention to detail Ability to perform testing and general QA Willingness to learn new technologies PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with a LAMP stack (open source software) specifically: Backend: Linux Apache MySQL / PHP with the Symfony and Drupal Framework Frontend: React Experience with third-party APIs Google Mailchimp Zendesk SendGrid Twilio Experience building and managing a data store Proficient knowledge of best practices in development Effectively communicate technical solutions and recommendations to senior-level management Conditions of Employment This position is a full-time, salaried (exempt) academic staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $56,514.00 to $88,195.00 commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UWSA comprehensive benefit package, please access ALEX, the UW System’s on-line virtual benefits counselor. In addition to ALEX, you can read our benefit summary guide: Summary – Faculty, Academic Staff & Limited Appointees. Furthermore, the UW System Total Compensation Estimator is a tool designed to provide you with total compensation information. SPECIAL NOTES The UW System conducts criminal background checks for final candidate(s). It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. The UW System is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change in Fall 2020. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. Application Instructions To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials as soon as possible. Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through Monday, November 16, 2020 . However, applications may be accepted until the position has been filled. Go to the UWSA Applicant Portal to submit your materials online. The web address is: Select the appropriate applicant portal, either External Applicants or Internal Applicants. Locate the position you want to apply for and click on the position. Follow the onscreen instructions; be sure to upload ALL THREE of the required documents: resume, cover letter, and references as PDF files. Failing to include any of these documents may disqualify your application. Uploading your documents as PDFs is also critical to maintain the formatting of your documents. Your cover letter MUST specifically address how your education and experience relate to the position and qualifications. Be sure to emphasize the areas outlined under Minimum Qualifications. Your reference page should include the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references with at least one being from your current supervisor. Include a statement of whether you wish to have your application held in confidence or made available to the public upon request. Please note that in the absence of any statement regarding confidentiality, we will assume you do not wish to have your application held in confidence. The UW System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). Submit your application. The University of Wisconsin System Administration is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, and person with disabilities. Questions may be addressed to: Lori Fuller, Senior Human Resources Manager; UW System Human Resources; at .