Web Developer
Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service in Qatar (SFS-Q) is seeking candidates for the position of Web Developer. The web developer is responsible for the Qatar campus’ website design and programming; content and graphics development, including streaming video, animations, and related imagery; editing and proofreading; compliance with current and future web accessibility and design standards; monitoring questions received on the site; general site maintenance; and development of supplementary websites for university related functions, projects and events.
This is a hybrid position requiring the incumbent to create and manage the technical development portion of the website and having an in-depth understanding to oversee any design related changes. The web developer will work continuously and collaboratively with the Communications Department and with other university departments for content creation and development of the website.
Responsibilities:
•Responsible for the development of front end code specifications, designing and programming front end application layer code to enable modular replication of content delivery through the CMS, and writing standards documentation
•Lead in developing standards compliant, robust and reusable web sites and applications for the Qatar campus
•Responsible for the continuous content updates of the website in a timely manner
•Create markup, CSS and JavaScript functionality from internally developed and/or vendor designs and wireframes
•Develop custom applications for multimedia and dynamic content served via AJAX and other data interchange technologies such as JSON, JQuery and XML
•Work with external APIs such as Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, Google Maps and others to provide rich content and remarkable user experience
•Provide web expertise to advise stakeholders and users on best practices ensuring the success of a web project in areas like usability, information architecture, accessibility and 508 compliance
•Create and maintain documentation
•Using documentation and the University Development Framework, guide development from external sources for technologies used at the University
•Maintain awareness and acquire knowledge in the latest technology trends and challenges in the web application development arena
•Meet institutional requirements for federal accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility using expert knowledge of XHTML design & coding, standards-based web page construction
•Build functionality and code with dynamic server-based page construction including PHP, ASP and VBScript
Requirements:
•Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a relevant degree program such as computer science, communications, or business information systems
•In-depth knowledge and extensive experience with front end web languages including CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, HTML, XHTML
•Strong understanding of at least one web programming language. For example, JSP or Python
•Good understanding of information technology, e.g., operating systems, network and internet technologies, web services, SOA, open standards, database systems, information security, and data warehouse
•Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technologies for ensuring the appropriate protection and security of enterprise data and systems
•Expert knowledge of design & coding, standards-based web page construction, JavaScript, and experience designing web sites to meet institutional requirements, federal accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility
•Demonstrated ability to convert large-scale print publications for web applications
•Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience developing web-based database applications preferred
•Basic knowledge of Adobe’s Creative Suite
•Demonstrated ability to work on both Windows and Mac OSX platforms
•Familiarity in industry best practices
•Strong experience with at least one enterprise web content management system
•Experience with dynamic server-based Web page coding & functionality, including PHP, ASP and VBScript
•Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making, and design skills
•Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and project management skills
•Diplomacy, tact, and incisiveness
•Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently and manage responsibilities independently
•Ability to work independently and with supervision
•Accuracy and meticulousness
•Related experience in a university or other educational institution preferred
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How to apply
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