Web Developer II

Iowa State Online, a service unit dedicated to supporting marketing and student service efforts of online programs across the university, is currently accepting applications for a website developer II position.

The website developer will leverage the ISU core theme to design, build, deploy, and maintain the site, utilizing a structured staging environment and a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflow for final reviews and production releases., * Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of applications for WordPress website.

• Conducts monthly updates pushing changes from the staging site to production.
• Provides technical site maintenance, including website functionality, navigation testing, search engine techniques, link integrity, and other technical web developments.
• Programs, maintains, and provides technical support of applications using tools compatible with WordPress.
• Formulates new methods, procedures, and systems to address users’ needs.
• Document development practices and workflows to support continuity and long-term maintainability.

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience, * have a user-centered focus

• be skilled in organization and time management
• work independently
• collaborate in a rapidly changing, team-based environment, * Degree related to website development, management information systems, computer science, or database administration
• Strong experience in WordPress development/administration
• Experience in continuous deployment and monthly updates
• Experience with Google Analytics
• Experience analyzing and resolving issues related to website accessibility

Pulled from the full job description

• Childcare
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program, Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program