Front End Web Developer

$55,000 - $55,000/Yr

University of Akron - Akron, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Akron, OH

About the position

The Front End Web Developer at the University of Akron is responsible for leading the creative efforts in designing and producing web projects for the university's website and mobile applications. This role involves translating wireframes into prototypes, collaborating with developers, and ensuring design integrity across various platforms. The position requires strong front-end development skills, particularly in accessibility and client-side computing, and offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads the creative efforts in concepting, designing and producing the flow, graphic and aesthetic portions of all web projects for the University's website and mobile applications.
• Designs, writes and edits template pages and complex web pages which incorporate video, audio and forms.
• Translates wireframes and sketches into working prototypes to refine interface behaviors.
• Builds and maintains front-end libraries and frameworks.
• Collaborates with web developers to integrate front-end and back-end code, ensuring design integrity.
• Debugs and troubleshoots layout and scripting issues across a variety of browsers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated strong front-end development skills, especially concerning accessibility and extensibility.
• Expert-level JavaScript programming and working knowledge of at least one popular JavaScript framework.
• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, SEO, and web accessibility standards.
• Experience using web analytics tools (Google Analytics 4 or other).
• Experience with content management systems (CMS).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Experience using Bootstrap frameworks and other responsive design methodologies.
• Experience developing and maintaining WordPress functionality, including blocks, themes, and plugins.
• Experience working with Google Tag Manager.
• Experience using XML, JSON, and SOAP.

Benefits

• 457(b)
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)
• Life insurance