Job Description:

Senior Web Developer

Office of Information Technology

The Senior Web Developer is responsible for planning, designing, coding, documenting, testing and maintaining custom web applications that support Brown's faculty, staff, and students. In this role, the incumbent must facilitate productive relationships with a diverse constituency. As a member of Brown’s developer community, the senior web developer assists in establishing and promoting common development methodologies and tools to ensure all local systems integrate with the broader campus IT infrastructure.  The senior web developer collaborates with the team to promote standardization and efficiencies across the division and to maintain a secure and reliable computing environment aligned with OIT's established standards and industry best practices. 

Job Qualifications

BA/S in Computer Science or related field and 2-3 years of related technical experience

Demonstrated expertise in developing and maintaining database-driven web applications with advanced knowledge of various relational database management systems. MySQL strongly preferred

Demonstrated project management, planning, and process modeling skills

Proficiency with programming languages related to web application development, including HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Node.js

Proficiency with application development frameworks, including Laravel, Next.js, Kohana, Codeigniter, etc. Laravel strongly preferred

Proficiency with frontend development frameworks, including React, Vue. React strongly preferred

Strong debugging and problem solving skills

A strong curiosity and ability for learning new technologies (frameworks, programming languages, methodologies etc)

Advanced knowledge of Git

Experience with shell scripting

OK with being a member of the team’s on-call rotation

Some experience with CMSs. Drupal strongly preferred

Some knowledge and practice with devops concepts like building CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, creating Docker and Docker Compose files, and managing apps deployed to a Kubernetes cluster

Ability to understand non-technical users’ requirements in an academic environment, and to generate user-friendly solutions quickly within the context of departmental initiatives and division goals

Ability to work both independently and as a team member in a complex environment with competing demands

Strong communications skills and the ability to collaborate with non-technical users throughout all phases of project design and implementation

Possesses a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment

A cover letter is required for you to be considered for this position.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and education verification.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-05-22

Job Posting Title:

Senior Web Developer

Department:

Office of Information Technology

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Remote Eligible

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

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