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Web Developer

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About the Position

Colorado State University OnlinePlus seeks a talented and driven web developer to serve within its Information Technology unit. The web developer plays a key role in developing, implementing, improving, and maintaining web applications, working collaboratively across the organization and within the web team to continuously improve DCE's website and related operations. This position provides web development expertise, as well as excellent customer service to students, staff, and faculty, in support of the Division’s business operations and strategies as part of delivering quality education at a distance. Primary duties include website development and maintenance, application development and administration, and project planning and research. While this position is strongly technical, an understanding of web design principles and an ability to produce basic design work is important. This position reports to the Web Services Manager.

The successful candidate for this position possesses a keen ability to learn new web and programming technologies, an acute attention to detail, strong problem solving skills, and an ability to work independently. She/he is an excellent communicator who can translate the needs of non-technical users into elegant, useful web services. She/he is experienced and diligent with a passion for creating excellent user experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Manage web development projects from planning and research to requirements gathering to development to implementation
  • Develop websites and applications using a variety of client-side and server-side technologies
  • Maintain and enhance existing web and stand-alone applications
  • Administer web server and related backup processes, including maintenance and troubleshooting of performance issues
  • Create and maintain documentation for new and existing applications and processes
  • Provide technical support for various web-related services and develop appropriate long-term solutions
  • Proactively evaluate and implement new technology solutions and standards through continually enhancing technical expertise and maintaining awareness of new technology trends
  • Work collaboratively within the Information Technology team to meet organizational and unit goals and contribute to exceptional technology implementation, operations, and support

Salary

$70,000 – $75,000 annually commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, or a closely related field
  • Minimum of five years of professional experience in front-end and back-end web development
  • Expert-level HTML/XHTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills
  • Broad experience across programming languages, tools, and development environments with a strong understanding of development stack and best practices including version control, testing, and release process
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
  • In-depth knowledge of web best practices including web standards, usability, and accessibility and an understanding of web design principles and information architecture including experience troubleshooting development issues across browsers and platforms
  • Experience with database design, structure, and query language (SQL)
  • Excellent ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing
Preferred
  • Experience with Java, Apache, Tomcat, Velocity, and Struts MVC architecture
  • Experience with C#.NET and Visual Studio
  • Experience with JavaScript libraries (such as jQuery), Ajax, XML, and/or XSLT
  • Experience with reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services or iReport
  • Experience with HTML 5, CSS3, and responsive web design techniques
  • Experience working with and integrating APIs
  • Experience with and developing for content management systems
  • Understanding of and ability to implement unit testing

Deadline and How to Apply

Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, for full consideration, complete information must be received by June 11, 2012. Submit a cover letter (no longer than two pages) addressing the qualifications of the position and a resume. References will be requested at the time of interviews. Presentations may be required for on-campus interviews. Send applications electronically to Kylie.Vanderheiden@colostate.edu.

About CSU and the Division of Continuing Education

CSU OnlinePlus, Division of Continuing Education, is a self-supporting unit that develops and delivers quality programs and educational opportunities in support of the University's land grant mission. CSU OnlinePlus offers 34 degrees, online and at a distance, as well as credit and noncredit courses, certificate programs, and custom training for businesses and industry. CSU OnlinePlus served over 7,500 student customers last year. CSU OnlinePlus offers educational programs throughout Northern Colorado, Denver, at business sites, and via distance education using a variety of delivery methods. CSU OnlinePlus is made up of dynamic individuals working as a collegial team to deliver one of the best distance and online education values in the world.

The Colorado State University campus is located in the city of Fort Collins, the county seat of Larimer County. Fort Collins is a community of approximately 142,000 situated 65 miles north of Denver. Located at an elevation of 5,000 feet, Fort Collins has a clear, dry climate and generally pleasant temperature throughout the year and averages 300 days of sunshine.

The job location for this position is near the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services Fort Collins, CO.

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.