Job Description

Williams College is seeking a Web Developer with expertise in front-end development and WordPress to join our team and play a key role in shaping the college's extensive web presence. As a developer with UI/UX and CSS/JS/PHP expertise, you will be at the forefront of transforming design concepts into interactive, responsive, accessible and user-friendly web applications. You'll collaborate closely with our design and backend development teams, contributing your expertise in web interface and WordPress development to ensure that our web platforms are best-in-class and exceed user expectations. If you are adept at translating creative visions into code, possess hands-on experience with WordPress customization, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to bring your passion for creative problem solving to our team.

Williams is deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Applicants should highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Build user interfaces that are well designed, accessible, responsive and standards-compliant
• Design information architectures that make content easier to find, navigate and maintain
• Optimize front-end templates for accessibility and performance
• Partner with offices and departments throughout the college to implement new web initiatives
• Thoroughly test new functionality; assist with QA after system upgrades; troubleshoot and resolve issues related to website development, including coding errors and browser compatibility

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of related work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience (a Bachelor's is considered the equivalent of 2 years experience)
• Fluency in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS
• Extensive experience building interfaces that meet the WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standard
• Ability to build web interfaces using UI/UX best practices
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work productively with non-technical peers
• Experience coding in PHP and using basic command-line tools
• Experience using git or GitHub/Bitbucket for source code version control
• Solid understanding of CMS APIs and how to use them for theme and plugin development
• Ability to build complex layouts using Wordpress page builder plugins

Hybrid on-site/remote work arrangements may be available with approval for employees based in NY, MA, CT, or VT; subject to review and revision as policy evolves.

Application review will begin on June 14, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience. All application materials will be read by the search committee.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Remote job,

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