The College of Charleston's IT Administration department is seeking a Digital Communications Developer to assess and address the web-related and communication-related technical needs of its diverse user base, ensuring the smooth operation and enhancement of its digital services.
Requirements
- Familiarity with integration through published APIs and web services (e.g. SOAP, REST, JSON specifications).
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python skills required.
- PHP, Git, Bash preferred.
- Basic familiarity with LAMP (Linux/Apache/MySQL/PHP) sites, WordPress, and APIs.
- Comfortable with Linux command line interface (CLI).
- Comfortable with an IDE of choice (e.g., Eclipse or VS Code).
- Solid understanding of web standards and best practices, and an ability to perform web troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
- Plans, builds, tests, documents, and maintains web services, enterprise system integrations, and scripts/programs to meet technical needs.
- Maintains and patches Linux servers that run critical web services including APIs, LAMP sites, and WordPress sites.
- Responds to web service outages when they occur.
- Supports, documents, and maintains assigned software including but not limited to content management system, LAMP/WordPress sites, SharePoint intranet, and custom scripts/services.
- Provides support for assigned enterprise web services during and outside of business hours as required.
- Responds to assigned service outages or failures with a focus on quick restoration and transparency with end users about root causes.
- Develop custom software, web, or automation solutions when approved and technical needs cannot be met with low-code or no-code solutions.
Other
- Ability to prioritize concurrent work assignments, anticipate problems, follow up on open assignments, and address delays to best meet customer needs and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing while respecting confidentiality.
- Ability and willingness to learn new skills and tools with on-the-job education and training.
- Overnight travel may occasionally be required for professional development.
- Minimal after-hours support possible.
