The University of Richmond needs a Web Developer to maintain and enhance its public websites and web applications, focusing on back-end development, web operations, and user support within a modern web environment.
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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 SpiderAI and MessageAI, 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.
Other
- 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.
- Occasional evening or weekend work required to support scheduled maintenance or urgent issues.
- 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.
- Primarily works in an office environment with standard computer workstation setup.
- 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
