The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.
At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.
Here is what we offer: Health \& Wellness:* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
Join Howard University and thrive with us!
https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness
JOB PURPOSE:
The Junior Web Developer will serve as a member of the Web Development Team of the Office of University Communications’ Division of Web Innovation \& Strategy. This position will develop new functionality, refine existing functionality, ensure that CMS and hosting configuration is optimized for high-level performance, as well as help determine and implement technical solutions for Drupal and SharePoint (intranet) sites hosted within a cloud-based multi-site application.
NATURE AND SCOPE:
This position will help to increase the internal capacity of the Office of University Communications to support the University’s growing internal (Intranet) and external web-based content and properties.
SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
N/A
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:* Design, build, implement, and maintain websites that conform to both university branding and industry best practices. Development is primarily in Drupal and Sharepoint (intranet), but may also include other content management frameworks.
Manage multi-site Drupal cloud environments, including safeguarding and building upon existing codebases
Manage and safeguard codebase update protocol
Help to assess and build on the work of senior third-party developers for integration into codebases
Help advise on best practices for internal sites, as well as University digital properties beyond the sites directly hosted by the Office of University Communications
Proficient in using command line interfaces (CLI) for web development tasks, including version control with Git, Drupal site management with Drush, and package management with tools like Composer and npm
Develop and implement custom modules and custom themes for the latest versions of Drupal
Manage a cloud-based hosting environment
Use APM monitoring tools for cloud-based hosting environment to improve server and site performance
Manage and optimize QC process for new site launches and code reviews for new functionality
Establish and provide technical support for usability testing/prototyping and A/B testing
Perform accessibility compliance testing and remediation
Evaluate code to ensure that it is valid; properly structured; meets industry standards; and compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems.
Demonstrate strong analytical skills by performing root cause analysis, contributing to technical discussions with evidence-based insights, and rapidly researching potential solutions
Write technical documentation, within code files, as well as otherwise
Preferred, but not required* Ability to develop and modify Drupal themes with Twig
Experience using Composer for dependency management
Knowledge of Drupal hooks system
Experience with Drupal Paragraphs module
Experience with cache optimization and creating and configuring APIs
Experience with Google Optimize to configure and implement A/B testing in live Drupal sites
Experience developing or configuring SharePoint Framework components using React
Experience managing an enterprise-level cloud-hosting environment
Experience testing and adjusting site structure and design for accessibility compliance
Experience using and writing bash scripts
Ability to translate technical considerations into layman’s terms
Ability to design web pages; to communicate effectively; to handle multiple projects; schedule, test and install web pages; to communicate effectively; and to train others
Prototyping for usability testing
CORE COMPETENCIES:* Proficient in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/ES6+), with ability to consume and interact with RESTful APIs
Confidence in the ability to acquire new technical skills, when needed for new tasks/projects
Excellent written and oral communications
Diligence, attention to detail, and the ability to get things done in reasonable amount of time
Integrity, reliability and dedication
Ability to plan and organize several projects and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
Able to independently interpret and apply technical documentation to make sound implementation decisions and troubleshoot issues effectively.
Ability to follow instructions from a manager, as well as confidence to give honest input/feedback to a manager
Ability to set and meet timeline/milestones
Strong inclination for self-initiative
Inclination for innovation
Strong collaborative skills to establish and maintain an effective and harmonious work relationship amongst colleagues, campus partners, and third-party partners
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field and at least 2-3 years of relevant work experience. 4-8 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.
Compliance Salary Range Disclosure
Expected Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000