Front-End Web Developer

The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Virginia seek s applications for a Front-End Web Developer to join the Executive Vice President and Provost’s Web Team .

The web developer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, project managers and web developers, to establish innovative high quality website development and deployment.

The successful candidate will be expected to :

• Ensure that all websites meet the requirements, policies, and standards of the University, specifically UVA brand guidelines and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2 AA level).
• C reate functional, visually appealing, and interactive website designs.
• Assist with the development and deployment of new or redesigned websites.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging technologies, software development methodologies, and industry trends.
• Provide training to stakeholders to ensure they understand the importance of web usability and accessibility.
• Utilize reporting applications to maintain and improve site quality metrics .
• Support web team with other web-related initiatives and projects.

Qualified candidates must have :

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology , Computer Science, or a closely related field with at least three years of experience developing front-end websites.

An equivalent combination of education or experience may also be considered.

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Experience working with HTML5, CSS3, and popular content management systems and applications.
• Knowledge of image authoring tools, for cropping, resizing, or performing small adjustments to images. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.2 AA requirements and a demonstrated understanding of accessibility and usability for people with disabilities.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.

This position is remote.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024 .

Anticipated Hiring Range : $ 65,000 - $75,000 commensurate with education and experience. This is an exempt level, benefited position .

F or more information on benefits , visit UVA b enefits .

This position will remain open until filled . Review of applicants will begin on June 6 , 2024 . T his position will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply :

P lease apply through the UVA job board and search for R0060692 . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' .

C omplete an application online with the following documents :

• Resume
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission .

Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey . Five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at .

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.