Create and maintain project pages within WordPress.
Build new website functionality, including project galleries,
course listings, tagging systems, search capabilities, and content
filters.
Implement website features using JavaScript and
TypeScript.
Develop user interfaces using React, Vue.js, HTML5, CSS3,
jQuery, and related front-end technologies.
Maintain and enhance website styling with an emphasis on
writing scalable and maintainable CSS.
Collaborate with stakeholders to rapidly deliver web projects
in a fast-moving environment while meeting tight deadlines.
Implement Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards
to ensure websites and applications are accessible and inclusive
for all users.
Support web application development and back-end services built
on cloud-based infrastructure platforms.
Utilize repository, deployment, and version-control platforms
such as GitHub and Netlify.
Work with content management systems, including headless CMS
platforms such as Directus.
Evaluate, learn, and adopt emerging technologies and front-end
frameworks as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- 3 to 4 years of relevant experience working with HTML, CSS,
React and/or Vue.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Experience working with Directus CMS.
- Experience in web application development.
- Experience developing back-end services on cloud infrastructure
platforms such as DigitalOcean.
- Experience working with repository and deployment platforms
such as GitHub and Netlify.
- Ability to implement website features using JavaScript and
TypeScript.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and communication
skills.
- Demonstrated project management expertise.
- Proven ability to work in a highly responsive, agile
environment and deliver projects within tight deadlines while
maintaining quality.
- Interest in and ability to learn new programming languages and
technologies as needed.
Preferred
- Experience implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
(WCAG) standards.
- Experience working with WordPress CMS.
- Experience working with headless content management
systems.
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to help build and enhance the digital presence of
the Burnes Center during a period of growth.
- Direct collaboration with highly accomplished senior fellows
and faculty, including former White House Advisors and the former
Executive Editor of The New York Times.
- Opportunity to help communicate and expand the impact of
innovative social change initiatives around the world.
- Participation in mission-driven work focused on strengthening
democracy, advancing economic justice, and improving educational
outcomes.
Required Documents
Position Type
Information Technology
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
110S
Expected Hiring Range:
$76,335.00 - $107,823.75
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
change.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Web-Developer_R141860
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