Web Developer II

Position Title:

Web Developer II
Job Group:

Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
Job Description:

Iowa State Online, a service unit dedicated to supporting marketing and student service efforts of online programs across the university, is currently accepting applications for a website developer II position.
The website developer will leverage the ISU core theme to design, build, deploy, and maintain the site, utilizing a structured staging environment and a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflow for final reviews and production releases.
The successful candidate will:
have a user-centered focus
be skilled in organization and time management
work independently
collaborate in a rapidly changing, team-based environment
Additional information - This position will be on-site and does require a candidate to reside in the state of Iowa before their first day of employment.
Example of Duties:

Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of applications for WordPress website.
Conducts monthly updates pushing changes from the staging site to production.
Provides technical site maintenance, including website functionality, navigation testing, search engine techniques, link integrity, and other technical web developments.
Programs, maintains, and provides technical support of applications using tools compatible with WordPress.
Formulates new methods, procedures, and systems to address users' needs.
Document development practices and workflows to support continuity and long-term maintainability.
Preferred Qualifications:

Degree related to website development, management information systems, computer science, or database administration
Strong experience in WordPress development/administration
Experience in continuous deployment and monthly updates
Experience with Google Analytics
Experience analyzing and resolving issues related to website accessibility
Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Appointment Type:

Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period
Time Type:

Full time
Pay Grade:

PS808
Original Posting Date:

August 10, 2026
Posting Close Date:

August 16, 2026
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Job Requisition Number:

R19734
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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