Web Developer, User Experience and Development Team - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

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Web Developer, User Experience and Development Team - Office of Advancement - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The User Experience and Development Team creates digital products and tools that support Georgetown University's Office of Advancement (OA). As an in-house team of designers and developers, this team is uniquely positioned to deliver purpose-built solutions for a major higher education institution. These solutions connect Georgetown with alumni, donors, and friends, and expand the community of people and organizations interested in supporting Georgetown's strategic priorities. Digital products created and maintained by this team service multiple areas including online giving, special events, editorial content, and more.

The Web Developer reports to and assists with building and maintaining OA's web properties. This role works to transform visual and user experience design specifications into high quality code. The Web Developer works independently and collaborates with the other Web Developer and Director through consultation, pair programming, and code reviews to realize completed web products from provided project goals and specifications.

Work Interactions

Reporting to the UX and Development Director, the Web Designer, in highly collaborative role, works closely with

Members of the Design Team on website styling and institutional visual identity;
Members of the Digital Channel Strategy Team on web analytics, maintenance, and support of web products;
Members of their own UX/dev team on technical specifications, user experience, and implementation; and
Multiple stakeholders within the Office of Advancement

Qualifications

1-3 years of web development experience or combination of education and work experience
Experience translating mockups and wireframes into semantically correct web templates
Experience with customizing and extending a content management system (CMS)
Knowledge of frontend web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Knowledge of backend web technologies (e.g., PHP, SQL)
Experience using browser dev tools
Experience with responsive web design and cross-browser support
Knowledge of version control best practices and tools (e.g., Git and Github)
Understanding of REST APIs and working with XML and JSON endpoints

Ideal candidate

Understands how to develop web experiences for diverse audiences, with an emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility
Cares about modern development best practices, including code reviews, continuous integration and deployment, accessibility, and iterative development
Has experience with design systems (e.g., Pattern Lab/atomic design)
Has experience working with WordPress
Has experience with frameworks/libraries: jQuery, Bootstrap, Angular, React, SASS, Gulp, Twig
Has experience working with cloud hosting platforms (e.g., Pantheon, Acquia, AWS) and their workflows
Possesses effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of people
Has the ability to simplify complex technology concepts and communicate those concepts to non-technical audiences
Has the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple, concurrent projects with great time management skills
Has code samples or public Github projects to share
Believes that comprehensive documentation is part of the development process

Work Mode: Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources Mode of Work Designation.

Georgetown University's Office of Advancement is committed to a safe, equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment that honors the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our colleagues and the Georgetown community. Consistent with our Jesuit values, we aim to foster a culture that accepts and cares for each individual, and we believe this is central to achieving our goals in support of Georgetown's mission. We invite you to learn more about the Office of Advancement, our Jesuit values, and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.

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Submission Guidelines:

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Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.


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