Job No. 154268
- Job Title:
- Front End Developer
- Employer:
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VT
- Location:
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Blacksburg , VA
- Posting Date:
- 26-Nov-2024
- Description:
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Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Director, Digital Platforms, the front-end developer will play a crucial role in on Digital Platforms team. The front-end developer will collaborate with designers, stakeholders, writers and others to create accessible (WCAG and 508 compliant), well functioning front-end code for web and other digital communication.
The front-end developer will provide front-end solutions developed using an in-depth knowledge of HTML, SASS, JavaScript, and accessibility best practices for a wide range of web properties and products including HTML email. A primary function in this role, is to work alongside a team to write and maintain mobile first code for an internally hosted and customized installation of the Adobe Experience Manager content management system (CMS). The CMS is used to publish content on the university’s primary website, vt.edu, and it also supports over 800 additional websites around the university, including vtx.vt.edu, Virginia Tech’s news and storytelling platform.
The front-end team works collaboratively with user-experience designers, back-end programmers, and content teams in order to deliver the best quality digital experience for Virginia Tech’s audiences. Using agile methodologies, the team organizes development work into sprints, and communicates daily through morning stand-ups, Slack discussions, and review sessions. The front-end development team is responsible for code that powers our top platforms, which sometimes leads to non-traditional working hours. The ideal candidate will show initiative in solving problems, and will work well as a member of a team or as a lead. We are looking for a self starter, who is ready to apply their skills and contribute to the team.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science or related field OR Bachelor's degree with extensive experience
Understanding of and experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript
Familiarity with WCAG or section 508
Portfolio of work that illustrates the ability to be successful in the position
Preferred Qualifications
Experience coding for content management systems
Experience with Adobe Experience Manager
Degree or certificate in CS, programming, development
Experience with responsive web development
Familiarity with a build process such as Node.js, Webpack, or similar technology
Experience with Agile or Scrum workflows
Experience with GIT or similar version control system
Experience with one or more of the following: Java, PHP, ASP/.NET development