Front-End Web Developer

Front-End Web Developer

As a member of the University Marketing and Communications team, the Frontend Web Developer supports Santa Clara University's digital presence by developing user interfaces for websites and web-based applications. Reporting to the Director of Digital Strategy, this position provides technical leadership in component-based frontend development, translating design mockups and wireframes into responsive, interactive, accessible web interfaces, and supporting implementation in Terminalfour (T4) CMS and other campus web platforms.
Working under general supervision, the developer contributes to projects and to the thoughtful use of emerging AI-assisted workflows to address complexity and scale in frontend development. The position writes and tests code for new or existing websites and applications, builds prototypes, supports backend integrations, maintains graphic standards and branding throughout the UI, serves as an escalation point for advanced technical issues, and identifies technologies that may add visual display capabilities or enhance functionality and site usability.
The ideal candidate is a curious, collaborative problem-solver with foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, React, Bootstrap, and related web technologies. This role supports execution from concept through deployment while developing frontend quality, precision in interface implementation, and accessibility practices aligned with WCAG guidelines and ADA/504 requirements.
This position provides formal work direction to shared student employees.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience required or preferred.
This position requires the ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment and to promote and contribute to an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer and phone. Required to sometimes travel to outside constituent meetings. Required to travel to other buildings on the campus. May be required to attend conferences and training sessions in the Bay Area, in-state, or out-of-state. Meeting with external constituents at off-campus locations, including other offices, restaurants, and other private and public venues.
Typical office environment with shared spaces and frequent interruptions. Mostly indoor office environment with possible windows (they don't open to the outside). Offices with equipment noise (office printers). Hybrid or flexible work arrangements may be considered in alignment with University policy and departmental needs.
Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states.
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