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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