Web Application Developer

Job Profile:
Applications Developer 2

Job Family:
IT Applications

Time Type:
Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:
$70,000.00 USD Annual

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Under general direction, the Web Application Developer drives the evolution of Thunderbird School of Global Management's digital presence. This role oversees Thunderbird's Drupal environment, designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining web applications and sites to ensure they are secure, scalable, and aligned with brand and university standards.

Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, the developer ensures content, tools, and functionality reflect best practices while delivering a seamless, user-focused experience. Through expert application of UX/UI principles to achieve optimal experience for end-users, this position strengthens Thunderbird's web presence and engagement across its global community.

This role fosters strong relationships across Thunderbird/ASU to ensure alignment with web standards and brand guidelines, collaborating closely with the Branding and Communications team to achieve shared objectives.

A successful candidate for this position has a passion for web editing/design/development, and the ability to thrive in a high-energy environment. This candidate is seeking an opportunity to develop and advance their career within web development, marketing and communications on a diverse and innovative team

Salary Range: $66,200 - $70,000; to commensurate with education and experience

Essential Duties:

• Develops web forms, templates, database-driven web pages, new web tools and dynamic areas within web pages designed to enhance, sustain and support ideas and vision of the area in compliance with established styles and standards.
• Provides technical consultative suggestions and recommendations to users for continued enhancements to web content and informational areas.
• Works closely with users to understand requirements, security needs; develops and presents initial design ideas and associated tools, tests functionality to ensure objectives are achieved; integrates user developed content.
• Identifies and troubleshoots errors and/or problems with web-based applications; works collaboratively with involved stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution; escalates as appropriate.
• Participate as either leader or team member in a wide variety of projects to develop and improve routine procedures through use of innovative and technology supported solutions; prepare associated documentation and end-user training.
• Remains abreast of technology directions, initiatives and trends within scope of expertise to provide ideas, guidance and recommendations.
• Provides technical support in the production of multimedia-based layouts, graphics, animations, video and sound; designs web interfaces and develops layout design/content; selects illustrative materials for use ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance with all standards.
• Works closely with other members of the Branding and Communications, Student Recruitment and Executive Education teams to support website environment, while meeting brand and messaging standards.
• Reviews changes within subject areas; drives content, look and functionality changes targeted to improve/enhance web pages.
• Serves as principal contact for external vendors related to Drupal web environment.
• May interface with executive-level staff and other university personnel.
• Translate complex ideas into visually appealing, accessible designs, catering to Thunderbird's diverse, international audience.
• Collaborate with graphic designer to implement enhancements on Thunderbird landing pages and web environment that enhance accessibility, improve user experience, increase engagement, and drive conversions.
• Strong work ethic, professional attitude, and a desire to excel within a start-up environment.
• Ability to demonstrate extreme level of professionalism with agencies, internal team members and external collaborators.
• Resourceful, well organized, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• Ability to take directions and work in a team environment.
• Positive, self-starter attitude and desire to exceed at every opportunity.
• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of Drupal web application and relational database design concepts (associated database requirements), principles, practices and methods; security/permission standards; knowledge of store procedure methods and techniques.
• Experience using tools JavaScript Basic SQL Queries Basic forms/actions
• Understand environment SQL ColdFusion HTML JavaScript DreamWeaver CSS Common Spot.
• Strong knowledge of HTML; Knowledge of UI/UX principles and design for web-based platforms.
• Experience with third-party application integration within Drupal environment.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and integration within an organization's tech stack/web applications; expertise to ensure seamless functionality, API integration, and data management.
• Experience in identifying, developing and deploying solutions to improve effectiveness of technology delivered materials and information.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Experience with project management platforms.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working in a higher education, or a globally focused organization, and/or executive environment.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Frequently required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Use office equipment including a calculator, telephone, computer (monitor, keyboard and mouse), printer, fax and copier.
• This position receives general review of objectives.
• ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market.

Flexible work options

• Alternative work schedules can include four, 10-hour workdays in a workweek; a nine-day, 80-hour schedule over two workweeks for exempt employees only; and staggered start and stop times.
• Hybrid work is an arrangement where employees spend a minimum of 60% of their regular workweek at their primary ASU work location. Dean or vice president-level approval is required.

Department Statement:

The Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University is one of the finest global leadership and global management schools in the world with both graduate and undergraduate students. Solutions for the planet mean developing problem-solvers from around the globe. From our world-renowned faculty representing six continents to hundreds of outstanding students who join us every year from around the world, the Thunderbird School of Global Management welcomes and encourages quality and great value. It is one of the top global leadership and global management schools in the country, highly ranked for academics, practical research, and student outcomes.

Driving Requirement:
Driving is not required for this position.

Location:
Off-Campus: Phoenix

Funding:
No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact HR Talent Acquisition before the posting close date to request edits.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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