Web Application Developer (Hybrid)

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

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.

Learn more about Saint Louis University at slu.edu

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