Software Applications Developer II - WordPress & Web Development

Job Title

Software Applications Developer II – Word Press & Web Development

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Agri Life Center for Managed Technology Services (CMTS)

Commensurate

College Station, Texas

Staff

Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:

• Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
• Texas A&M Agri Life Research
• College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M Forest Service
• Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

As the nation’s largest and most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

The Software Applications Developer II – Word Press & Web Development, under direction, performs complex and specialized web development functions in support of departmental digital platforms. This includes troubleshooting, analysis, research, debugging, and problem-solving across Word Press-based websites and full-stack web applications. The role supports front-end and back-end development, Word Press theme and plugin work, and accessibility compliance in collaboration with developers, designers, content managers, and project leaders.

• Reviews and analyzes Word Press site documentation, code, and production results to facilitate problem resolution and identify root causes of web application issues.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems in Word Press environments, including theme conflicts, plugin failures, performance issues, and accessibility defects, by reviewing code and production output to identify causes, solutions, and make appropriate referrals.
• Evaluates and follows through on web development issues and problems until resolved or escalated.
• Participates in data architecture design for web applications, including content modeling, database structure, and API integration within Word Press and custom web solutions.
• Participates in the evaluation of Word Press plugins, themes, frameworks, and web tools to determine applicability, security, and maintainability for a given project or system.
• Assists the project leader with developing work plans and time schedules for web projects, including outlining phases, identifying personnel needs, and tracking milestones for site builds and migrations.

• Consults with clients and stakeholders to review project plans and schedules, communicates test results, and discusses web development problems or concerns with the project leader.

• Develops and implements complex Word Press themes, custom plugins, and full-stack web applications according to established requirements and specifications.
• Develops technical specifications based on input from clients and contributes to design documents for Word Press and web projects.
• Writes complex PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 code for Word Press themes, plugins, and web applications, adhering to Word Press coding standards and departmental development guidelines.
• Tests complex Word Press themes, plugins, and web applications, including functional, cross-browser, responsive, and WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility testing.

• Authors and maintains technical documentation, developer guides, and onboarding materials for web systems.
• Provides technical support and guidance to junior staff on Word Press workflows, codebases, and quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three (3) years of software applications development experience, with demonstrated focus on Word Press and web development, including experience building and maintaining public-facing Word Press…