The Prairie Research Institute is seeking a web developer to develop and maintain standards-compliant websites to support the Institute's communications and research activities. This is a part-time, hourly position; pay rate is $25/hour. This role can be performed remotely.
The Sitefinity web developer will be part of the PRI Strategic Communications team, reporting to the Associate Director for Strategic Communications and working closely with a full-time front end web developer.
Responsibilities
Web Development and Maintenance (90%)
- Maintain, and upgrade as needed, a Sitefinity website and Sitefinity web development environment.
- Use back-end and front-end frameworks to develop and maintain websites and web applications.
- Conduct quality assurance, testing, maintenance, and upgrades to ensure that PRI web properties meet security and performance standards.
- Investigate, debug, and refactor legacy applications as needed.
Communication and documentation (10%)
- Gather requirements from and communicate clearly with users, internal clients, and collaborators about the scope, timeline, and progress of projects.
- Write clear, timely documentation.
- Track, archive, and report on projects and routine tasks using established processes and tools.
Position Requirements and Qualifications
Required Experience
- At least 1 year of professional experience using standard web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JQuery.
- Experience developing and maintaining Sitefinity websites.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with Git or similar version control system.
- Experience with packages such as Bootstrap, SASS I LESS, and/or Gulp/Grunt.
- Experience with tools and methodologies to improve website performance.
- Experience documenting the functionality and technical aspects of web applications.
- Experience with defensive programming practices to mitigate known security exploits, such as injection attacks, XSS, and other common security risks.
Required Knowledge
- Ability to work in .NET framework and write C# scripts.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in team settings.
Preferred Knowledge
- Ability to manage Windows IIS Servers
- Knowledge of the University of Illinois’ shared technology services.
- Knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, and/or Shibboleth, in relation to authentication for web applications.
Application
To apply, send a cover letter and resume to Trish Barker, PRI Associate Director of Strategic Communications, at tlbarker@illinois.edu. Applications will be accepted until the role has been filled.
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