Web Developer - Communications & Digital Experience Job at Salk Institute Office

The Web Developer plays a key role in developing and maintaining the Salk Institute’s websites and web-based applications. Working collaboratively with the digital communications manager, graphic designers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, this individual ensures the delivery of high-quality, responsive, and accessible digital experiences. This role requires strong technical skills, a keen eye for design and usability, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail. The Web Developer supports IT with security updates and server/database-related needs and ensures Salk’s digital properties adhere to accessibility and branding standards.

Responsibilities
Web Development and Support

Serve as a primary point of contact for updating and troubleshooting the Institute’s websites and web applications.

Build, test, and maintain responsive, cross-browser compatible websites and web apps.

Update and manage content using WordPress and custom PHP/MySQL applications.

Create specialty tools such as email signature generators, lab asset databases, and event registration systems.

Ensure ADA compliance and accessibility across web properties.

Support internal communications by managing multimedia content (videos, photos, text).

Collaborate with Advancement/Communications to align web content with Salk branding.

Conduct usability testing and implement analytics to assess website effectiveness.

Troubleshoot and resolve web-related issues including functionality, server-side issues, and content accuracy.

Develop web forms, interactive features, and backend systems to streamline processes.

Monitor and implement web security measures and system updates.

Planning, Strategy, and Innovation

Evaluate new web technologies for integration into Salk's digital infrastructure.

Contribute to the strategic planning of web and application development.

Recommend performance and design enhancements for existing systems.

Maintain documentation of best practices and ensure software license compliance.

Collaboration and Communication

Consult with faculty and staff to assess web development needs and define project scopes.

Translate client requirements into functional and aesthetic web solutions.

Communicate timelines, development processes, and technical constraints effectively.

Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications
Required

Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 4 years of experience in web development, preferably in a communications/marketing or similar environment.

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.

Experience with WordPress and custom PHP/MySQL content management systems.

Strong organizational and project management skills.

Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, REST APIs.

Working knowledge of Photoshop and multimedia integration.

Familiarity with web accessibility guidelines and usability best practices.

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently.

Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.

Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure with precision.

Strong collaborative skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Experience gathering user requirements and translating them into development solutions.

High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

Experience in a large (500+ employees) nonprofit or academic institution.

Working knowledge of cloud-based server with test environments.

Experience with ticketing, booking, and event management software customizations.

Compensation and Benefits
Expected pay range: $45.00 to $52.00 an hour. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, patient advocacy services, and transit/parking program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race (race is inclusive of traits associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles. Protective hairstyles include, but not limited to, such hairstyles as braids, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

Discrimination is prohibited with any intersectionality of the above-mentioned characteristics, including:

Any combination of characteristics.

A perception that the person has any of the characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.

A perception that the person is associated with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics or any combination of those characteristics.

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In Summary: The Web Developer plays a key role in developing and maintaining the Salk Institute’s websites and web-based applications . The role requires strong technical skills, a keen eye for design and usability, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail .

En Español: El Desarrollador Web desempeña un papel clave en el desarrollo y mantenimiento de los sitios web y aplicaciones basadas en la web del Salk Institute. Trabajando en colaboración con el gerente de comunicaciones digitales, diseñadores gráficos, proveedores e interesados internos, este individuo asegura la entrega de experiencias digitales de alta calidad, receptivas y accesibles. El desarrollador web apoya a TI con actualizaciones de seguridad y necesidades relacionadas con servidor/base de datos. Actualiza y administra contenido utilizando WordPress y aplicaciones personalizadas PHP / MySQL. Crea herramientas especializadas como generadores de firmas de correo electrónico, bases de datos de laboratorio y sistemas de registro de eventos. Asegura el desarrollo y la accesibilidad de Web Responsibilities Serve como un punto de contacto primario para actualizar y solucionar problemas en los sitios web y las aplicaciones web del Instituto. Construye, prueba y mantenga sitios web compatibles entre navegadores y apps web. Actualice y administre contenidos mediante aplicaciones PHP/MySQL personalizados. Cree herramienta especiales tales como generadoras de firma de email, bancos de datos laborales y registros de acontecimientos JavaScript. Garantiese que ADA y accesividad en todas las propiedades web. Soporte comunicaciones internas administrando contenido HTML (vídeos, fotos, texto). Colaborar con Advanced/Communications para garantizar una alineación adecuada del contenido web y sus mejores condiciones de uso. Conductabilidad y usabilidad para mejorar la eficacia de los procesos e implementación de servicios de comunicación y otras tecnologías de gestión de contenidos web, así como diseño de software, análisis de conocimiento básicos y otros aspectos relacionados con el proceso de trabajo, capacitación y desarrollo de proyectos de aprendizaje, etc. El salario ofrecido a un candidato seleccionado se determinará en función del alcance y las responsabilidades de la posición, calificaciones, disponibilidad presupuestaria departamental, equidad interna, ubicación geográfica y remuneración del mercado externo para trabajos comparables. Los beneficios incluyen médicos, odontológicos, visión, jubilación, tiempo libre pagado, reembolso de matrícula, servicios de defensa de pacientes y programa de tránsito / estacionamiento. Declaración de oportunidades de empleo iguales El Instituto Salk de Estudios Biológicos es un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades y está comprometido a proporcionar acceso igual a oportunidades para estudiantes, empleados, solicitantes de empleo y otros visitantes. Los peinados protectores incluyen, pero no se limitan a, estilos de pelo tales como trenzas y torsiones), color, religión, credo religioso (incluidas las prácticas de vestimenta y cuidado religiosos), origen nacional, ascendencia, ciudadanía, discapacidad física o mental, condición médica (incluyendo cáncer y características genéticas), información genética, estado civil, edad, sexo (incluso embarazo, parto, lactancia materna o condiciones médicas relacionadas), toma de decisiones sobre la salud reproductiva, género, identidad de género , expresión de géneros, orientación sexual, estatus veterano y/o militar (veteran discapacitado, veteranos de la era vietnamita, otro estatus de veteranos), afiliación política y cualquier otro estatuto protegido por la ley estatal o federal. La discriminación está prohibida con ninguna intersección entre las mencionadas combinaciones de características, incluyendo: