Senior Web Developer (Senior Drupal Developer) - Arts & Sciences (Remote)

Scheduled Hours : 40

Position Summary : The Senior Drupal Developer is a full-stack application and web developer working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Team members work across the entire application lifecycle, from development and test to deployment to operations.

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This position will focus on development for faculty research projects that use Drupal. Project requirements will vary and will include developing responsive and accessible mobile applications and websites in a multisite environment, mentoring and leading other developers within A&S Computing with respect to data migration, best practices, and designing for minimal technical debt and ease of long-term maintenance. This position will work closely with the Lead Drupal Developer, two Computational Engineers, a Front-end and UX Developer, and will report to the Associate Director, Web & Applications.

This work will be 100% remote and may require being on call on evenings and weekends. It may require working after 5 pm or on weekends.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Technical leadership activities include providing technical guidance and support to the team and staying updated with the latest web technologies and trends; ensuring adherence to departmental standards; acting as a source of direction, training, and guidance for less experienced Drupal developers; participating in weekly code merge meetings; working with the A&S Computing management team on planning and decision-making to ensure that future technical and business goals in Arts & Sciences can be met.
• Developing and maintaining custom modules utilizing Drupal API.
• Interpreting designs and wireframes to evolve the current themes using PHP, HTML, CSS, twig, and JavaScript. This includes programming, testing, debugging, reviewing code, merging, and documenting.
• Implementing secure coding practices to protect against common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection.
• Communicating and meeting with internal clients to understand their projects, identifying requirements, and working collaboratively to develop solutions on an agreed-upon timeline.
• Researching new solutions based on emerging trends and determining feasibility, practicality, and appropriateness of web innovations for use in A&S.
• Works to understand client business functions and requirements, develops alternate solutions to meet those requirements and may, when necessary, manage a small project team to implement solutions.
• Independently maintains and enhances complex programs by performing full range of programming, testing, and debugging.
• Provides leadership and training for lower-level programmers and analysts.
• Writes documentation to describe program development, logic, coding, and corrections. May write instructions for users to describe installations and operating procedures.
• Periodically reviews the status of assigned tasks and provides the supervisor with a status report.
• Develops and maintains third and fourth generation software code for development projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and / or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications : No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience : Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills : Not Applicable

Driver's License : A driver's license is not required for this position.

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Salary Range

65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure / certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and / or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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EEO / AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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Remote working / work at home options are available for this role.

Salary : $65,900 - $112,700