Web Applications Developer

UC San Diego’s Temporary Employment Services department is offering a new opportunity for a Web Applications Developer. The role focuses on the development and maintenance of web-based platforms, ensuring they are user-friendly and aligned with organizational needs while collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement updates.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain CMS platforms, with a focus on Drupal
• Manage users, roles, and permissions
• Install and update modules and themes
• Modify Drupal themes using Twig templates and CSS
• Develop and update responsive website layouts
• Apply responsive design principles to new and existing sites
• Ensure websites meet web accessibility standards
• Optimize media assets (e.g., images) for web performance
• Support basic SEO practices and cross-browser compatibility
• Meet with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate needs into technical solutions
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical users
• Provide guidance and training on CMS platforms such as Drupal and Google Sites
• Troubleshoot issues related to web platforms and event management tools (e.g., Eventbrite)
• Upload and manage video content on platforms such as YouTube and Vimeo
• Support integration of multimedia content into websites

Skills

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Strong understanding of responsive design
• Experience working with Bootstrap or similar front-end frameworks
• Understanding of web accessibility standards
• Familiarity with media optimization techniques
• Basic knowledge of web security best practices and cross-browser compatibility
• Experience with Google Analytics and Google Search Console
• Strong understanding of search engine optimization (SEO)
• Familiarity with Apache HTTP Server
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences
• Experience with content management systems (Drupal preferred), including customization of themes, templates, and modules
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite (preferred)

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation/sick leave
• Full-medical insurance

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