FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER
Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty
accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires
and we will be happy to assist you.Job Location Detail: Hybrid
Eligible - Minimum 2 days in office a weekPosting Date:
10/04/2024Closing Info: Closes On 10/14/2024Shift: First
ShiftBenefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits
and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits
for this position, please visit our website.The College of
Engineering has an exciting opening for a Front-End Web Developer.
This is a full-time, permanent position.What You Will Do:
- Create the architecture and infrastructure needed to expand the
College's website ecosystem.
- Work with College leadership and communications colleagues to
build new websites, templates, and design elements for key
strategic priorities and initiatives.
- Oversee proper integration into existing deployment
processes.
- Create and maintain a roadmap of projects, enhancements, and
releases for the College's main websites.
- Design, implement, and support new features to improve web
content display.
- Lead website re-design projects.
- Ensure landing pages for high-priority initiatives are dynamic
and accessible.
- Design and build custom modules for use across all Drupal
websites.
- Identify existing and evolving technologies to use for
upgrades.
- Own the College's Design System.
- Maintain online style guides and documentation to support best
practices.
- Advocate for accessibility; lead audits and apply best
practices.
- Help troubleshoot and prioritize issues related to front-end
development.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree or equivalent in
engineering, computer science, programming, web development,
human-computer interaction, web design or related field AND 3 years
of experience in a front-end development role.What You Bring:
- A strong portfolio of sites that you personally developed.
- Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with WordPress, Drupal, or similar content
management systems.
- Working knowledge of LESS, SASS, or other CSS
pre-processors.
- Working knowledge of WCAG standards.
- Expert knowledge in high-performance and in-browser
graphics.
- Strong working knowledge of responsive web design.
- Strong understanding of UX standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work successfully in a team environment.
- Must be comfortable using productivity tools.
- Ability to communicate through various technology tools.What
You Can Expect:
- A highly collaborative and inclusive team.
- Hybrid-work schedule with two days in the office.
- Cubicle/open workspace environment.Application Process: The
application process may include completion of a variety of online
assessments. These assessments may include Work Authorization,
Cover Letter, and/or others. Please note that your application will
not be reviewed until all required
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Keywords: University of Washington, Lakewood , FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER, IT / Software / Systems , Seattle, Washington
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