IT Front End Software Developer

University Of St Augustine - Miami, FL

Full-time

Miami, FL

About the position

The IT Front-End Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining web and mobile applications that enhance user experience for students, faculty, and staff. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the web development life cycle, focusing on usability and performance to create functional and appealing digital solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and customers to define requirements.
• Create quality designs, prototypes, and mockups of websites and mobile applications.
• Develop, maintain, and modify websites and user interfaces using modern web programming languages.
• Develop UI elements using third-party software in addition to custom web pages.
• Routinely test user interfaces for ease of use, speed, and other quality factors.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and resolve any defects within the code.
• Work with APIs and support web integrations.
• Create innovative tools and solutions to enhance the user experience.
• Ensure delivered solutions meet or exceed accessibility standards.
• Ensure all solutions are fully responsive and optimized for various devices.
• Build themes and templates and work with Plug-Ins for Content Management systems.
• Provide technical support and guidance to application users or end-users as needed.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in computer science or at least 5 years of work experience in the relevant field.
• Proven experience as a Front-End Software Developer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Experience working with content management systems, such as WordPress.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, such as AWS.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Knowledge of internal and external DNS and applying and renewing SSL certificates.
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies; demonstrated resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with agile/scrum development methodologies.
• UX Design and/or full-stack development experience.
• Experience with MySQL, PHP, Python, Ubuntu, Nginx/Apache preferred.
• Experience with Google Tag Manager and Analytics preferred.
• Higher Education, Marketing, and E-commerce experience a plus.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment, a plus.