Web Developer

Apply for Job Job ID 303769 Location Atlanta, Georgia Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About Us Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

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Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Job Summary Develop, test, implement and maintain web-based applications as assigned within a campus unit. Troubleshoot website problems and issues and develop solutions and application improvements. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: management and staff within assigned unit and personnel. This position typically will advise and counsel: management and staff within assigned unit. This position will supervise: NA Responsibilities Job Duty 1 - Confer with unit management regarding web application content requirements and status. Job Duty 2 - Conduct web based application development and implementation consistent with unit needs. Job Duty 3 - Maintain assigned applications providing resolution of issues in a timely manner. Job Duty 4 - Respond to specialized needs of the unit relative to its website(s). Job Duty 5 - Maintain required documentation related to unit web applications. Job Duty 6 - Prepare and present status reports regarding web applications. Job Duty 7 - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and work experience Required Experience One to two years of job related experience Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications Systems and job environment will house specific software applications and operating systems that are associated with additional specific skills that are preferred Proposed Salary Salary: $49,000 - $70,000 Required Documents to Attach When submitting the application please include: Cover Letter: that addresses your qualifications for this position Resume/CV All documents in a single PDF file save as your lastname_firstname Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

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This job requires working knowledge and skills in configuration and deployment of web applications including database design, web base scripting languages and web standards. Additionally, skills in presentation, customer service and problem solving are required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and managing websites using a content management system (CMS), preferably Drupal and/or WordPress. Working knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices, including WCAG 2.1 Level AA, with the ability to identify and remediate common accessibility issues. Experience using Google Analytics (GA4) or similar web analytics platforms, with the ability to interpret website data, identify user behavior and trends, and translate findings into recommendations for content, navigation, and website improvements. Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop or comparable image-editing software, including resizing, cropping, optimizing, and preparing images and graphics for web use. Experience with version control, web documentation, quality assurance/testing, and development workflows. Understanding of SEO and web performance best practices, including page structure, metadata, search discoverability, image optimization, and site performance. Experience with UI/UX design principles, including user-centered design, information architecture, navigation, wireframing, and usability. Formal training, certification, or demonstrated advanced experience in digital accessibility, including WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA compliance and accessibility testing/remediation. Experience conducting usability testing, accessibility audits, or user-experience assessments and implementing improvements based on findings. Experience working in higher education, government, nonprofit, or another complex organization with multiple stakeholders and content owners. Experience supporting websites within an institutional brand/design system and maintaining visual and content consistency across web properties. Experience using Google Analytics and other data sources to make evidence-based recommendations for website strategy, content organization, and user engagement. Contact Information For additional information about this job opening, please contact Jaydale C Poyotte at View email address on click.appcast.io USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit Georgia Tech