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Requirements
University Information Services (UIS) provides technology tools and services in support of teaching, learning, and research at Georgetown University. We help connect you to, and engage with, each other and the world. Our work is to partner with our stakeholders and use technology to help connect members of our community around common points of passion. We are called to be change agents and innovators to help our students, faculty, staff, and alumni become the very best versions of themselves.
Working within the Web Services team of University Information Services (UIS), the Front-end WordPress Developer is responsible for the development of University-wide front-end logic that defines the behavior of the visual elements of Georgetown’s websites and applications. They will work with other front-end and back-end web developers to build and maintain themes and functionality for an enterprise WordPress content management system used by hundreds of websites. This position is expected to have operational and functional knowledge of all aspects of front-end web code, including its interactions with the back-end systems, and to take the lead in developing standards-compliant, accessible, robust, and reusable website code that can be used for a wide variety of content needs. Specific responsibilities include:
Develop and maintain front-end display code for Georgetown websites.
Develop and maintain WordPress functionality, including but not limited to blocks, themes, and post editor customizations.
Review code and cross-trains with other developers.
Provide technical support and documentation.
Contribute to development workflow and deployment processes.
Train and mentor junior technical contributors and vendors, working within and across teams to support the acquisition of new skills and areas of expertise.
Work Interactions
This position reports to the Director of IT and Web Services. The incumbent may serve as a member of one or more project teams, with additional reporting lines to those project’s managers. They will work collaboratively with other UIS staff, interact extensively with the user community (including all levels of administrative staff, faculty and students), and may also work with external resources at various levels. This position has no direct reports.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree; Bachelor's in Computer Science, communications or design preferred
5+ years of relevant experience in maintenance and design of relevant enterprise systems
Strong understanding of semantic and accessible HTML, including some experience with front-end templating languages, such as Twig
Proficiency in CSS, encompassing a deep understanding of CSS internals and of responsive and intrinsic design principles
Experience with preprocessors and frameworks like Sass, with strong experience writing JavaScript for interactive website elements
Proficiency in creating accessible and responsive WordPress themes and comfort with git-based development and deployment workflow
Basic comfort with PHP programming language
Accuracy and attention to details along with demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and use effective working relationships within own department and across functional and geographic reporting lines
Be able to lead the research, design, development, and documentation of large complex projects/assignments, with little guidance from the manager
Self-starter and fast learner with good work ethics
Preferred Requirements and Qualifications
Experience with front-end JavaScript libraries like ReactJS
Proficiency in working with WordPress APIs, with a strong preference in experience with the Gutenberg API
WP-CLI custom command development experience
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Telework. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$66,783.00 - $126,720.23Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.