Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Director, Digital Platforms, the front-end developer will play a crucial role in on Digital Platforms team. The front-end developer will collaborate with designers, stakeholders, writers and others to create accessible (WCAG and 508 compliant), well functioning front-end code for web and other digital communication.

The front-end developer will provide front-end solutions developed using an in-depth knowledge of HTML, SASS, JavaScript, and accessibility best practices for a wide range of web properties and products including HTML email. A primary function in this role, is to work alongside a team to write and maintain mobile first code for an internally hosted and customized installation of the Adobe Experience Manager content management system (CMS). The CMS is used to publish content on the university’s primary website, vt.edu, and it also supports over 800 additional websites around the university, including vtx.vt.edu, Virginia Tech’s news and storytelling platform.

The front-end team works collaboratively with user-experience designers, back-end programmers, and content teams in order to deliver the best quality digital experience for Virginia Tech’s audiences. Using agile methodologies, the team organizes development work into sprints, and communicates daily through morning stand-ups, Slack discussions, and review sessions. The front-end development team is responsible for code that powers our top platforms, which sometimes leads to non-traditional working hours. The ideal candidate will show initiative in solving problems, and will work well as a member of a team or as a lead. We are looking for a self starter, who is ready to apply their skills and contribute to the team.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field OR Bachelor's degree with extensive experience

Understanding of and experience with HTML, CSS, Javascript

Familiarity with WCAG or section 508

Portfolio of work that illustrates the ability to be successful in the position

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coding for content management systems

Experience with Adobe Experience Manager

Degree or certificate in CS, programming, development

Experience with responsive web development

Familiarity with a build process such as Node.js, Webpack, or similar technology

Experience with Agile or Scrum workflows

Experience with GIT or similar version control system

Experience with one or more of the following: Java, PHP, ASP/.NET development