Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
5+ years of programming or website design experience
Strong knowledge of web development technologies
Proficiency in programming languages like XML, XSL, PHP, and JavaScript
Experience with graphic design and content management systems
Responsibilities
Design, build, test, and implement websites and web applications using various technologies
Maintain and provide technical support for the University’s web presence
Analyze and resolve technical issues related to web applications and server security
Assist in systems administration and integrate new web products
Collaborate with managers and CMS users to ensure web applications meet specifications
Benefits
Vacation and sick leave
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
403B retirement savings plan with match
Tuition remission for employees
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY The Web Application Developer designs, builds, tests, implements, and maintains web pages and web applications for the University's website (www.slu.edu) that are reliable and accessible and support the University's communications and internet strategies. The position uses a variety of internet technologies, techniques, and tools such as graphics software applications and programming and object-oriented languages (i.e. XML, XSL, PHP) to create and maintain web applications and web page elements. The position is responsible for ensuring optimal Content Management System operation for all users, including maintaining server security.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs, builds, tests, and implements websites, web pages, and web applications with applications such as HTML, XML, XSL, CSS, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, and JQuery; performs web database integration; communicates with functional or operational area managers and other CMS users to design web applications and web pages that are consistent with agreed specifications and with the overall design and architecture of the University's website
Maintains the website, web pages, and web applications; provides technical web support for efforts involving student recruitment, development and alumni support, promotion of programs, web advertising, website updates, and site design and navigation for colleges, schools, departments, and programs; analyzes, investigates, and solves technical problems associated with web pages, web applications and cloud server security; recommends and implements improvements in order to minimize disruptions of the University's web service
Assists in systems administration, troubleshooting, and hardware or software upgrades; researches, tests, and integrates new web products with existing web applications to improve the functionality and/or design
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of web development, applications, and technology
Knowledge of programming and graphic design
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Project management skills
Written and verbal communications skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to perform work that is technically oriented, working on various platforms, including Microsoft and Apple
Ability to recognize trends in web development
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
Five or more years of programming or website design experience
BENEFITS:
Saint Louis University offers excellent full-time benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program, and wellness program.