Web Developer, Penn Arts & Sciences

Requirements

• Required:
• Bachelors degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Familiarity with Drupal or another CMS, including basic site building and content management
• Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS, including an understanding of responsive design principles
• Ability to use the command line for basic development tasks (e.g., running scripts, navigating directories, executing commands)
• Basic experience with Git, including cloning repositories, committing and pushing changes, and working with branches
• Familiarity with Composer or similar dependency management tools
• Ability to communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders about technical tasks and progress
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies independently
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Preferred:
• Experience with a local development environment such as Lando or Docksal
• Familiarity with Drush or other Drupal command-line utilities
• Exposure to PHP or another server-side scripting language
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2)
• Experience with the Pantheon hosting platform
• Basic familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts and AWS services such as S3, EC2, or CloudFront
• Experience in a higher education or non-profit context
• Familiarity with Twig templating or other CMS theming systems
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Benefits

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University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Web Developer, Penn Arts & Sciences Job Profile Title Application Developer B Job Description Summary The Web Developer will join a team that conceptualizes, designs, and builds websites at Penn's School of Arts & Sciences. This is an entry-level position suited for candidates who have foundational experience with web development, content management systems, and basic command-line workflows. The best candidates will demonstrate a willingness to learn, a curiosity about modern web technologies, and the ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment. Job Description The Web Developer will assist with content management system site building, basic theming, and the maintenance of git-managed code repositories. This position requires foundational web development skills, familiarity with Drupal or a comparable CMS, and the ability to work effectively with command-line tools including Git and Composer. Working under the Web Team leader, the Web Developer will participate in various phases of the website development process, including site building, content entry, QA testing, and ongoing maintenance tasks. Responsibilities/Duties: Assist in the development, migration, deployment, and maintenance of CMS-based websites Perform site-building tasks in Drupal, including content type configuration, views, and basic module management Use Git for version control, including committing changes, working with branches, and submitting pull requests Use Composer to manage Drupal dependencies and module updates under supervision Participate in QA testing and help identify and report bugs prior to and after launch Assist with training and technical support for content editors and stakeholders Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of websites in production, including responding to bug reports and collecting feature requests for consideration under school-based Web governance Maintain and grow skills in HTML, CSS, Drupal, and related web technologies, including accessible web design principles and WCAG 2.2 standards Participate in team meetings, project planning, and discovery sessions with stakeholders

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