Web Developer II

Department: Web & Digital Marketing

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Internal Posting Only

Supports a college or department website, including writing HTML documents, creating graphics, digitizing pictures, and inserting audio and video to enhance the look and feel of the website. Coordinates various web projects that uphold the image of the university to a worldwide audience.

Pursuant to the State of Texas Executive Order No. GA-48, this position researches, works on, or has access to critical infrastructure and requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the University infrastructure.

This position requires personnel be routinely reviewed to determine whether or not criminal history or continuous connections for the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the employee from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

1. Develops content and layout of assigned web pages, using graphics software specifically designed for publishing on the Web.

2. Creates and edits graphics for web and print; digitizes images using scanning and digital camera equipment.

3. Assists with quality and usability testing of web pages to ensure compliance with departmental quality standards.

4. Coordinates with contacts and updates information on the assigned website to ensure that the university is well represented.

5. May administer a microcomputer-based Web server for a college or department.

6. Coordinates assigned projects and leads the work of other Web staff assigned to the projects.

7. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: "Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline.

Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Requires a minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience. "

Additional duties

-Candidate will need to translate user research and business requirements into intuitive, visually appealing digital experiences, including wireframes and prototyping in Figma.

-Understanding and applying ARIA/WCAG standards

Additional information

-This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

-Eligible for hybrid/remote work.

-All interested applicants should attach a resume and cover letter in the Supporting Documents section of the application.

-Candidates who provide a portfolio demonstrating recent web development work and thoughtfully complete all of the screening questions will be given preference.

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.