Georgia College & State University is hiring: Web Developer Sr. in Milledgeville

Overview Web Developer Sr. • Job ID: 290954 • Location: Georgia College & State Univ • Full Time 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, diverse 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 Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, offering environmental and recreational opportunities. Macon and Atlanta are within easy driving distance. 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 include designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining websites and web-based applications while balancing operational needs and feature requests with security requirements. Success requires excellent customer service and communication skills facilitating close collaboration with functional subject matter experts and user communities. This position may redesign or replace legacy applications and will help keep web properties compliant with accessibility and other key standards. Responsibilities Web Application Development - 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 - Support of university web content managers and web form users; provide client training as required. Project Management - 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 - Maintain and update WCMS (primarily Drupal); maintain web form solutions; monitor and apply 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 hosting solutions to improve the institution's web presence. Accessibility - Establish, manage, and maintain a comprehensive Web Accessibility Compliance strategy. Other - 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 API systems; experience with Drupal Form API Experience with JSON and XML data formats Extensive experience with MySQL and/or MariaDB support and maintenance; project management skills to balance all aspects of the application life cycle General project management and experience with concurrent projects 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: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks; Server-Side Development: Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Ruby on Rails, Java (Spring), or PHP (Laravel). Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server Web Architecture: RESTful APIs Security: Web application security (OWASP Top 10, authentication/authorization, encryption). Performance Optimization: Caching strategies, CDN usage, and performance tuning. Standards & Accessibility: W3C standards, accessibility (WCAG/ADA), and SEO. USG Core Values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, Respect. See USG policies for details. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia College & State University is committed to equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall be excluded from employment or participation on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. 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. 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