What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Developer, Front End position at FULLER THEOLOGICAL?
FRONT-END DEVELOPER
DEPT: Information Technology Services
HOURS: 40 Hours Per Week
FT/PT/TEMP: Full Time
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Director of Web and Mobile Platform Development
WORK MODE: Fully Remote** or Hybrid (Pasadena, CA)
Brief Description:
The Front-end Developer is a position within the Information Technology Services (ITS) department, reporting to the Director of Web and Mobile Platform Development. This position supports the development, maintenance and expansion of web platforms with a focus on design (both UX and aesthetic). They will serve as a member of the team of developers and designers collaborating with faculty, staff, business analysts and technologists to build new experiences and solve problems at the frontier of graduate education in theology, psychology and culture. They will need to understand and apply design thinking as an iterative, problem-solving methodology.
Duties:
- Collaborate with Director for Web and Mobile Platform Development on the design and implementation of web sites and applications that enable the exploration of new pedagogical models and user experiences.
- Work with Director for Web & Mobile Platform Development and other team members to coordinate team time and priorities
- Communicate team actions and directions to Director for Web & Mobile Platform Development
- Collaborate with teams responsible for branding on updates to layout templates
- Develop and implement visual identity design from style guide and improvise on the themes therein.
- Create design mock-ups and solutions as needed to develop and visually communicate project plans and goals
- Provide intermediate troubleshooting for production sites
- Provide design input on UX and aesthetic issues in the Fuller digital ecosystem
- Provide technical advising and backup for other team members (programmers and designers).
- Develop and strengthen skill sets with strategic mentoring relationships within and outside the institution.
Knowledge and Skills Required:
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Must have a collaborative spirit and the ability to contribute meaningfully to group discussions and work within a high performing team
- Understanding of project management methodology as project lead or team member
- Must be a voracious learner
- Ideal candidate possesses patience and a good sense of humor
- Must be able to demonstrate strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Must demonstrate an ability to read, explore, understand and support PHP, CSS, and HTML code written by other people
- Must be self motivated and exercise independent judgement in prioritizing tasks
- Experience WordPress based PHP development required
- Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience required, in a related field desired
Desired Skills:
- Experience with MySQL query syntax and database troubleshooting
- Experience with User Testing and User Driven Design Principles
- Experience with UI / UX
- Experience with higher ed
Personal Attributes:
- A passion for customer service
- The ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Innovative and thorough troubleshooting skills
- The ability to present ideas in a user-friendly and non-technical language.
- Strong critical and analytical skills
- Highly self motivated and directed
Additional Remarks:
- Must be willing to abide by Fuller Community Standards
- This position is offered as a hybrid role primarily working out of the Pasadena, CA campus or **a fully remote position subject to payroll state tax approval by Fuller Theological Seminary
Pay Scale:
- Salary range the seminary expects to pay: $69,000 - $75,000 annually USD
Fuller Theological Seminary is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. To the extent required by law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. As a religious institution, Fuller Theological Seminary is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees for certain positions on the basis of religion.
Salary : $69,000 - $75,000
