Front End Web Developer

The McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia seeks a Web Developer to join its fast-paced Marketing and Communications team. The MarComm team serves as a full-service internal solutions partner for the McIntire School, guiding and supporting clients on their marketing initiatives and reporting on their outcomes.

They will be a highly skilled front-end web developer with a broad and flexible understanding of web-based marketing technologies. They will serve primarily as an individual contributor in a client-facing role. The primary function of the position is oversight - including building and maintenance - of all McIntire's headless Drupal and WordPress environments. Additional key responsibilities include regular review of analytics, integration of third-party software, building and maintaining widgets for McIntire's intranet, assistance with digital advertising and search optimization, support for email marketing if needed, and staff training across platforms. Success in the role is calibrated through a mix of website performance, project management efficiency, and client satisfaction

This is a Hybrid flexible role and will not sponsor anyone needing sponsorship.

We are looking for a heavy front end web developer

Core Responsibilities

• Work expertly across the front-end web stack, building, maintaining and optimizing scalable, distributed features and solutions that enable positive user experiences
• Oversee and advocate for the back-end infrastructure, including servers, databases, and application logic, that supports the School's web environment.
• Design, develop, and deploy new features and infrastructure in support of business and project requirements
• Manage vendor support as needed to deploy code updates, conduct server management and database optimization, triage dependencies, run security updates, define user permissions, plan for disaster recovery, and optimize the performance of the overall system.
• Assume leadership of new clients and projects, from conceptualization to deployment, with a ability to meet priorities across multiple projects through effective project management and clear client communication
• Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices and pursuing continued learning opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the Sr. Manager of Marketing Technologies and the McIntire IT unit to select, procure, onboard, and integrate new marketing and communications technologies into the McIntire digital ecosystem and generate documentation accordingly.
• Establish website architecture, navigation, labels, and nomenclatures and leverage a robust taxonomy to drive strategic content connectivity across web properties
• Set up conversion tracking codes, goals and events; remarketing; and keywords

About the School: The University of Virginia is one of the highest-ranked public universities in the United States. The McIntire School of Commerce (www.commerce.virginia.edu) awards a Bachelor of Science in Commerce, and Master of Science degrees in the Management of Information Technology, Business Analytics, Commerce, Accounting, and Global Commerce. McIntire is recognized for excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate business education and scholarship. The McIntire School is dedicated to educating and inspiring students to become visionary leaders who shape global business with integrity, purpose, intercultural fluency, and a fundamental understanding of how commerce can contribute to the common good for all.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline
• At least one year of experience. Significant hands-on development experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to project manage the web development process end-to-end, including UX/UI principles for design, development and deployment of features, integrations, and functionalities
• Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization
• Experience setting up conversion tracking codes, goals and events; remarketing; and keywords
• Comprehensive understanding of brand for visual style guidelines and content strategy
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in website management.
• Experience with responsive web design
• Interest in AI and IA integrations
• Previous professional work experience in a creative or digital agency

The ideal candidate will be proficient in the following technical skills: PHP, Drupal, WordPress, HTML5/XHTML and CSS, JavaScript ideally the "Vue Framework", and Git/Github. They should have a understanding of SQL and database interaction, as well as familiarity with concepts and fundamentals of REST API and serverless architecture. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate knowledge of secure coding practices, data encryption, and common web vulnerabilities. Experience with Google Ads and Analytics platforms is essential, along with a strong understanding of GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Anticipated hiring range: $75,000 - $90,000

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.This position is not able to sponsor applicants for visas.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per university policy.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

Review of applicants will begin February 7th 2025 and the position will remain open until filled.

TO APPLY:

Please apply through Careers at UVA, and search for R006930. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' or through their "Jobs Hub'. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents:

• Cover letter to include your interest in the position and how your relevant experience pertains to this position.
• Resume or CV

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Bill Crane, IT recruiter xer5ff@virginia.edu

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see Charlottesville & Beyond and Embark Central Virginia.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.