Full Stack Developer

The Lundquist Institute Office of Public Affairs is looking for a Full Stack Developer to produce scalable website software solutions and work easily on both the back end and front-end of systems. Reporting to the Sr. VP for Public Affairs, the full stack developer will build new web pages and improve and update the Institute website. As a Full Stack Developer, you should be comfortable around both front-end and back-end coding languages especially PHP since our CMS is Drupal, development frameworks, and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities

·         Design client-side and server-side architecture

·         Participate in the design and creation of scalable software

·         Write clean, functional code on the front- and back-end

·         Test and fix bugs or other coding issues

·         Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design

·         Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications

·         Write effective APIs

·         Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency

·         Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software

·         Create security and data protection settings

·         Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design

·         Write technical documentation

·         Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software

·         Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using web development best practices

·         Work with stakeholders to gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs

·         Create and maintain software documentation

·         Ensure cross-browser compatibility of new features

·         Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site

·         Stay plugged into emerging technologies and industry trends and apply them to operations and activities

·         Collaborate with web designers to realize visual design intent  

Requirements and skills  

·         Experience with and deep knowledge of Drupal Content Management System

·         Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role

·         Knowledge and experience with Salesforce CRM highly desired and how to manage website interface with a CRM required

·         Experience developing desktop and mobile applications

·         Familiarity with common stacks

·         Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., PHP, HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery)

·         Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Node.js)

·         Familiarity with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g., Apache) and UI/UX design

·         Excellent communication and teamwork skills

·         Great attention to detail

·         Organizational skills

·         An analytical mind

·         Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or relevant field, or equivalent work experience