SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER, Administrative Systems
Boston, MA

Job Description

As Senior Web Developer, you will provide technical leadership for application development, sustainment, and support processes for websites (WordPress content management system) and mobile apps. We are a leading University in using WordPress on an enterprise level; help set the course as we move that service to the cloud.

The successful candidate will:

* have expert-level development experience with WordPress
* have code to share for technical assessment that is in source control
* have experience in mentoring other developers with a sharp focus on best practices
* have a demonstrated ability to independently set and achieve goals in a complex and fast-moving environment
* exhibit the expertise to work on highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge across multiple technical areas

This position requires great attention to detail and a commitment to quality. Your analytical skills need to include a high degree of creativity, engagement, and problem-solving ability. We place a premium on excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) and a high energy level. You must have a strong commitment to customer service.

The position reports to the Associate Director, BU.EDU & Mobile Applications. As a key member of the Applications team, you'll also have meaningful responsibilities and tangible input into workflow and tools. You'll be expected to make recommendations and develop standards to improve overall efficiencies and smartly manage the growth of the technical landscape.

And last, but certainly not least, we highly value candidates who demonstrate a true passion for web technology. You and your team will develop and contribute to projects and websites that consistently win national awards. You and your team will develop on, and support, an extremely large web presence with a well-regarded national reputation that receives, on average, over 10 million page views per month.

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits (including tuition remission), generous holiday/vacation time, and great work/life balance. The position is open to start immediately. This position is on-site, in downtown Boston.

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree required and over eight years of relevant experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.