Web Developer

Description

Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in New Mexico

CIAT Location: Albuquerque, NM

Reports to: IT Director

Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated full-stack web developer to join our growing team. You will be working with a hybrid team collaborating with in-house developers and third-party development teams to build, test, and deploy website improvements and web/mobile applications. If you have an eye for detail, pixel placement, and continuously seek improvements in overall user experience, we encourage you to apply. You should be able to gather requirements, collaborate with our designers, and ensure web applications are stable and high performing.   

Responsibilities:

• First point of contact for change requests and enhancements on ciat.edu and CIAT web properties including content updates, images, menu changes, digital assets, new page layouts, new features, and accessibility features
• Build and customize the CIAT student web portal and mobile application based on marketing design requirements, IT infrastructure and security requirements, and ongoing student feedback
• Deploy Microsoft Power Pages using Liquid to customize templates and content
• Create responsive and interactive web pages that align with CIAT brand guidelines
• Ensure all ciat.edu website pages and content remain editable in version control tools for collaborative team maintenance
• Collaborate closely with our in-house and third-party development team members to triage, delegate, and test new web changes
• Write clear, maintainable, thoroughly tested code with a focus on quality, security, and performance.
• Gather project requirements outlined by department stakeholders and provide time estimates to scope web projects for implementation
• Accurately implement design specifications and work collaboratively with the marketing team to optimize the user experience within time, budget, and business constraints
• Monitor web analytics and real-time visitor monitoring tools to recommend improvements in web accessibility, functionality, or new feature deployment 
• Communicate effectively and professionally with internal teams and vendors.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to outline programmatic solutions for solving critical business challenges
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in web/mobile application development. Continuously expand your knowledge and skills in programming techniques and tools
• Adhere to CIAT’s compliance requirements to ensure all Federal, State, accreditation, and institutional policies and procedures are being met
• Follow communication guidelines to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and professionalism
• Embody CIAT’s?mission, vision, purpose and values

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in software development, web development, computer science, or related industry experience
• 3+ years of web programming experience in professional business environments
• 3+ years of experience with version control tools such as Git, to collaborate with a multi-person development team
• 3+ years of experience with Visual Studio or comparable IDE tools
• Demonstratable knowledge of web programming skills used in professional business environments including HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Liquid templates, SQL, MySQL, SCSS/SASS, JSON, Python, Java, C#, .Net, and Swift
• Demonstratable knowledge of web programming frameworks including Alpine.js, Angular, ASP.NET Core, Bootstrap, jQuery, React, Django, Express.js, Flask, Node.js, and Ruby on Rails
• Demonstratable knowledge of Rest API connections and third-party API software integrations
• Demonstratable knowledge building and maintaining mobile applications (iOS, Android)
• Familiarity with website hosting requirements and with SSL certificate management
• Familiarity with responsive web design, mobile compatibility, UI/UX best practices
• Familiarity with SEO requirements and the impact of website performance, URL structures, and the impacts of compliance and search engine friendly code
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Pages preferred
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new web programming tools and methodologies
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a fast faced environment
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and others
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; dedicated to quality, quantity, results and timeliness
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
• Excellent analytical skills, problem resolution skills and general business acumen
• Proficient skills in MS Office software products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project and ability to learn additional software products
• Exhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive culture
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours to accommodate business needs and deadlines
• Flexible working longer hours to meet deadlines, if needed
• Able to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality
• Possess high ethical standards, being an example of professionalism to others
• Must be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and values

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend and evening hours may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Values

Values such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company. When identifying company values, it is important that those values are being demonstrated in the course of business each day. Our values set expectations for how employees and managers interact with every person while representing the company.

• We are passionate about education and student success
• We value integrity and excellence in our employees and students
• We treat ourselves and our students with dignity and respect
• We believe in and encourage innovation at our school to better help our students succeed
• We have a customer centric focus and we want people highly committed to achieving goals, where our success equals student’s success
• We are accountable for our actions and focus on improvements moving forward
• We have a growth mindset with a sincere belief that every student can do better and achieve their goals
• We expect every employee to be an example of conduct and professionalism, being a role model to students and colleagues
• We commit to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• We foster lifelong learning and professional development

Physical Demands

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.

•   Essential functions of this role require sitting for extended periods of time
• Ability to type, use a computer to search for information and input information while speaking on the phone is required
• The employee will frequently be required to use the computer, mouse and telephone to conduct the regular tasks of this role
• The employee will be required to compute simple to simple mathematical calculations as a normal part of this role
• Requires daily use of a company computer and related software applications at a workstation

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this remote position, the job holder will work in a home office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This role routinely involves using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and virtual communication tools. Employees are expected to ensure that their home office is a safe and ergonomic working environment, as the company will for employees working on campus. 

Employees must maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and use secure connections for all work-related activities. Expectations regarding work hours, availability, and time tracking will be clearly communicated and must be adhered to.

The company is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond the provision of reasonable accommodations and necessary work-related equipment. Workers' compensation and liability for injuries that occur in the home office will be covered as per company policy and applicable laws.

This remote work policy is designed to comply with all relevant local, state, and federal laws.

AAP/EEO Statement

California Institute of Applied Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the California Institute of Applied Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. California Institute of Applied Technology expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of California Institute of Applied Technology’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
 

Salary Range

The salary range for the  Web Developer is $80,000-$104,000 yearly/DOE . However, the expected starting salary for this position is $80,000-$90,000 yearly/DOE. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, experience, equity and other business and organizational needs.

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