Web Developer Sr.

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu .

Job Summary

The Senior Web Developer is a member of the Information Technology Enterprise Applications Team. The primary duties of the position include designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining websites and web-based applications while balancing operational needs and feature requests with security requirements. Success in this position requires excellent customer service and communication skills facilitating close collaboration with functional subject matter experts and user communities. This position will also be responsible for the periodic redesign or replacement of legacy applications and will play a key role in keeping web properties compliant with accessibility and other key standards.

Responsibilities

Web Application Development - 40
- Maintain and update Web Content Management Systems (WCMS) content
- Develop custom PHP applications independent of or as an extension of the CMS
- CMS theme and template development
- Migrate and redesign legacy web applications to organization standards
- Engage information solution users to assist with design, migration, issue resolution and solution implementation
- Ensure system and application security standards enforcement and adherence
- Evaluate web solutions for fit and technical compatibility
- Evaluate and tune web solutions for volume, performance, reliability, and availability

Client Support - 25
- Support of university web content managers and web form users
- Provide client training as required.

Project Management - 10
- Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing priorities and timelines.
- Coordinate project activities with all development partners and stakeholders
- Establish effective communication and quality assurance plans for each project

System Management - 10
- Maintain and update Web Content Management System (WCMS) - primarily Drupal
- Maintain web form solutions
- Monitor and apply WCM security patches, updates and upgrades
- Engage with vendors for hosting needs and problem resolution with cloud applications
- Evaluate new CMS options and technologies, web compliance and monitoring products, and web hosting solutions for opportunities to improve the institution's web presence

Accessibility - 10
- Establish, manage, and maintain a comprehensive Web Accessibility Compliance strategy

Other - 5
- Other duties as assigned / this is not a comprehensive list of duties

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related Information Technology field, OR
- Three years of experience in a field directly related to this position's duties and responsibilities, OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
- Three years of experience in a field directly related to this position's duties and responsibilities
- Experience with Drupal 6 and 7; HTML/HTML5; CSS/CSS3; JavaScript and JQuery
- Experience with Drupal themes, templates and custom modules
- Experience with integrating Application Programming Interface (API) systems

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience with Drupal 6 and 7; HTML/HTML5; CSS/CSS3; JavaScript and JQuery
- Extensive experience with Drupal themes, templates and custom modules
- Experience with integrating Application Programming Interface (API) systems Experience with Drupal Form API
- Experience with JSON and XML data formats
- Extensive experience with MySQL and/or Maria Database support and maintenance Project management skills to balance all aspects of application life cycle
- General project management and experience with concurrent projects

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Preferred Experience
- Significant experience with modern versions of Drupal, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and JQuery
- Experience with Drupal themes, templates and custom modules
- Experience with integrating Application Programming Interface (API) systems
- Experience with Drupal Form API
- Experience with JSON and XML data formats
- Experience with Oracle Apex
- Experience with MySQL and/or Maria Database support and maintenance

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 10. The available salary range is $60,868.00 to $65,000.00. Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

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Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume / CV

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
- Adaptability: Quickly learning new frameworks, tools, or technologies as required.
- Attention to Detail: Ensuring quality, accessibility, and performance in delivered solutions.
- Communication: Explaining technical details clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects effectively.
- Innovation: Identifying and implementing new technologies to improve development processes.
- Resilience: Handling high-pressure situations such as production outages or urgent deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE
- Web Technologies: Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
- Server-Side Development: Knowledge of backend languages/frameworks such as Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Ruby on Rails, Java (Spring), or PHP (Laravel).
- Databases: Experience in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server)
- Web Architecture: Understanding of RESTful APIs, etc.
- Security: Knowledge of web application security (OWASP Top 10, authentication/authorization, encryption).
- Performance Optimization: Understanding of caching strategies, CDN usage, and frontend/backend performance tuning.
- Standards & Accessibility: Knowledge of W3C standards, accessibility (WCAG/ADA compliance), and SEO best practices.

SKILLS
- Programming Proficiency: Writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
- Problem Solving: Debugging complex issues across the stack (frontend, backend, deployment).
- System Design: Designing scalable, secure, and resilient web applications.
- Version Control: Use of Git/GitHub/GitLab for collaboration.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Working effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- UI/UX Awareness: Translating design mockups into functional and responsive interfaces.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at _personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification