Web Software Specialist

Position Information

Title: Web Software Specialist

Department: OIT Web Publishing

Location: Arlington

Status: Full-time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Salary: up to $52,000 per year (commensurate)

Pay Basis: Monthly

The Web Software Specialist I in the Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining web content and web-based applications. This role serves faculty, staff, students, and the public by delivering high‑quality, accessible web content and knowledge base resources.

• Manage media, communications, and marketing content using technologies such as HTML5, CSS3 and tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, and Premiere to meet department goals, project needs, and client objectives.
• Publish content on content management systems (CMS) such as Cascade, Sitecore, Drupal, Joomla, or Word Press; monitor division web sites for compliance with industry best practices, university policy, language use, spelling, broken links, EIR accessibility, privacy (GDPR), and SEO.
• Monitor and report on website analytics, user behavior, and usage trends.
• Translate customer needs into wireframes and composition files, forming viable web and multimedia formats.
• Coordinate with campus members and make critical decisions; assist in creating textual and visual content for print and web-based systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, two (2) years of experience in a related field, or six (6) years of any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current technologies and practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Experience with content management systems such as Word Press, Cascade, Sitecore.
• Experience with accessibility testing tools such as Siteimprove, WAVE.
• Experience with user experience (UX) design principles.

• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for building inclusive websites.
• Knowledge of responsive design and mobile‑first web development techniques.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Git Hub, Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading and image compression.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that offers equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination—including harassment—on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. Retaliation against individuals who oppose discriminatory practices, file a discrimination charge, or participate in an investigative proceeding is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. All departments, employees, and students are responsible for ensuring compliance with this policy.