Senior Web Developer (Remote) - Biomedical Strategy, Marketing & Communications

Scheduled Hours40

Position SummaryThis position will be responsible for developing and maintaining the user-facing of the web ecosystem. The senior developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams including UX professionals, back-end developers and creative team members to deliver visually appealing and highly interactive web experiences. Utilizing analytics and a data-driven approach, ensure web applications are at optimal performance.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Create new and maintain existing CMS-based websites and pages using modern web standards and best practices. Deliver responsive, user-friendly web pages using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

• Create and maintain visual and interactive elements.

• Optimize web pages for maximum speed and scalability.

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.

Strategic team member for the design of WashU Medicine Web Ecosystem.

• Take part in and lead areas of discovery work to understand next generation of the WashU Medicine-wide ecosystem.

• Understand impact of the rebrand for WashU Medicine on the solution.

• Support the build solution for HIPAA compliant data analytics.

• Ensure the solutions is compliant with WashU OGC and IT Roll out plan across 1,200 websites that impact tripartite mission-education, research and clinical care.

• Roll out plan for the solution to include training, resources and support infrastructure.

Strategic lead for cloud-based solutions:

• Support to internal communications chosen platform or web build.

• Support to enterprise-wide tools i.e. emma.

Support and maintenance including:

• Work with back-end developers to integrate APIs and other

• services.

• Maintain and improve website performance, usability and accessibility.

• Manage ongoing problem solving and support projects from clients throughout the organization.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting UI/UX issues.

• Conduct thorough testing of web applications to identify and fix bugs, ensuring high levels of reliability and performance.

• Provide counsel to clients that are managing over 1,000 individual sites.

Utilizing analytics, continuously optimize website(s) performance, including optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability, employing techniques such as code minification, image optimization, and caching.

• Define enterprise-wide needed solutions for common functional
  needs which may demand custom coding if not available in an
  offered plug in.

Perform other duties as assigned. Crosstrain and serve as back up to the back-end developers on the web team.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Alternative work schedules as regular part of job (on-call, shifts, evening, weekends)

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Web Development (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) plus three (3) years of experience.

• Proven experience as a web developer or similar role, with a portfolio showcasing past web projects.

• Proficiency in front-end web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Deployment, Cloud Platform, Collaboration, Communication, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Detail-Oriented, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), JavaScript, Multitasking, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Sound Judgment, Time Management, WordPress, Working in a Fast-Paced Environment

GradeG12

Salary Range$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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