Web Architect; Remote

Position Title: Web Architect
Department: IT
Classification: Staff, Full-Time, Exempt
Reports to: Director of Administrative Applications
Location: Remote from anywhere in the continental US, with the ability to travel to campuses and other locations.

Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $76,000.00

The Web Architect is responsible for implementing the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of back end and front-end applications and websites supporting the university's mission and strategic goals. This skilled individual collaborates with various university stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure web solutions are innovative, user-friendly, accessible, secure, and aligned with university standards and industry best practices.

• Develop and maintain web applications and websites. Incorporates new technologies.
• Participate in new web projects and the migration of existing features.
• Meet regularly with stakeholders and managers to review business and functional requirements and to determine project scopes and specifications
• Assist in coordinating web functions, monitoring web activities, incorporating new technologies, and enhancing existing websites.
• Work with, integrate and manage 3rd party software where necessary

• Design, develop, and optimize server-side logic, APIs, and database structures to ensure high performance and reliability. Work with technologies such as .Net or JavaScript frameworks to build secure and scalable systems.
• Write object-oriented code using various programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular). (.NET and/or Colleague experience a plus)
• Implement web, data, and back-end systems.
• Perform data transformations, including cleaning, aggregating, and reformatting API responses or datasets to meet application and database requirements.
• Maintain security for university web applications and database interfaces.
• Create and maintain web pages, templates, and update existing content as necessary, ensuring consistency and University brand compliance.
• Run functionality tests, debug code, and troubleshoot issues to ensure high quality and optimal performance.

• Collaborate with designers, stakeholders, 3rd party consultants and other university teams on front-end tasks to implement user-facing features, ensuring seamless integration with back-end systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members, including explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals.

• Write and maintain clear documentation for internal teams and external collaborators.
• Ability to learn additional skills from other web developers.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Continuously improve systems and processes university-wide.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in web development and back-end development.

• Fluency in back-end languages such as PHP, C#, .NET,,
• Basic front-end skills (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React) for occasional UI tasks.
• Proficiency in database management systems (e.g., SQL).
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
  
  Experience with third-party API integration (e.g., REST, Graph
  
  QL) and handling authentication, rate limits, and error responses.
• Proficiency in data transformation techniques, such as parsing JSON/XML and data mapping.

• Team player skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Supervision Received :
Minimal supervision received
Supervision Exercised :
No supervisory responsibilities

This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.

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