Web Developer

POSITION SUMMARY

The Web Developer develops and maintains University of Richmond public websites and web applications. This role primarily performs back-end development tasks, web operations, and user support within a modern web environment. The position collaborates closely with University Communications and Information Services teams to help maintain reliable web systems and provide technical assistance to users.

• Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains back-end web applications, system integrations, and support tools for the university's public web infrastructure.
• Configures, troubleshoots, and provides training for Cascade CMS users to enable effective website management.
• Develops code and evaluates pilot projects for emerging technology platforms, including Spider
  
  AI and Message
  
  AI, contributing to the experimentation, integration, and enhancement of generative AI and other web-based digital services.
• Collaborates with vendors and internal teams to support project delivery and timely resolution of technical issues.
• Contributes to documentation and training materials for web systems and technologies.

• Collaborates regularly with University Communications web team to coordinate content and technical solutions.
• Coordinates with Information Services staff to maintain secure and efficient web infrastructure.
• Communicates with campus clients including faculty, staff, and students to provide web support.
• Interacts with vendors and contractors for web system support and project assistance.

• Primarily works in an office environment with standard computer workstation setup.
• Occasional evening or weekend work required to support scheduled maintenance or urgent issues.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and operate computer-related equipment.
• Occasional minor lifting (less than 10 pounds) for equipment or materials.
• May require some travel to different campus locations

Knowledge, skills & ability:

• Working knowledge of back-end web development languages. Experience with Python, Apache Velocity, and/or xQuery preferred.
• Working knowledge of content management systems. Experience with Cascade configuration, development and troubleshooting preferred.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs, ETL workflows, and system integrations.
• Experience interfacing applications with Generative AI APIs preferred.
• Familiarity with front-end web technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with web security best practices and secure coding principles.
• General knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
• Basic understanding of Linux or Unix command line and version control systems such as Git.
• Ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical support to diverse user groups.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in web development or related IT roles preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant work experience may be considered.

• Full-time;
  Exempt
• Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM, however, occasional evening hours may be required.

Pay Grade 7 (Hiring range $55,640 to $73,736 annually)