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Senior Web Developer

University of Puget Sound

Tacoma, WA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$107,307–$107,307 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Management, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity, Drupal, Emerging Technology, Employee Assistance Plan, Fitness, Git, Identify Issues, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Application, Internet Security, JavaScript, Marketing Communications, MySQL, Node.js, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Performance Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Product Lifecycle, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Software Administration, Symfony, Technical Leadership, Time Management, Web Browsers, Web Design, Web Programming, Web Site Monitoring, Work From Home, jQuery
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
24 days ago

Organization: University of Puget Sound

Position: Senior Web Developer

Location: 1500 N. Warner Tacoma, WA 98416


Responsibilities:

Responsible for optimizing and maintaining the university website, ensuring it remains
up-to-date, visually appealing, and user-friendly. The position focuses on implementing
innovative features, improving website performance, and streamlining processes for
both internal and external users. 

Essential Job Functions: 
  • Develop and maintain custom Drupal 9/10 modules and themes
  • Develop and maintain the web application architecture
  • Monitor and improve website performance by implementing best practices for Search Engine Optimization
  • Improve the Puget Sound website by working closely with the programming and development team to implement new features and enhancements, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance
  • Collect and write project requirements by collaborating with stakeholders and ensure the requirements align with the university's goals and objectives
  • Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget
  • Correspond with Marketing and Communications and other relevant stakeholders about the status of project activities regularly throughout all phases of the Development Life Cycle
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timeline manner related to the Drupal platform
  • Advise, support, and provide technical leadership to website editors
  • Advise on industry trends and emerging technologies by staying current on best practices in web development
  • Design and develop in a way that contributes to an inclusive working and learning environment and aligns with web compliance and cybersecurity standards
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Some remote work permitted from within normal commuting distance
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology or a closely related field
      Experience: 5 years as a Web Developer or Software Engineer, or related occupation
OR:
      Education: Master’s degree
      Experience: 3 years as a Web Developer or Software Engineer or related occupation

Experience must include working with:
  • Drupal, including Drupal 9/10
  • PHP, Symfony Framework, MySQL, JavaScript (jQuery), Git, Composer and Node
  • Web development best practices, including responsive design and accessibility
Any suitable combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Compensation and Benefits: 
The salary range for this position is $107,307 to $107,307 annualized.

Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package for eligible staff employees, including: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • Life insurance and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement plan options and 403(b) contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, floating holiday, campus holidays and bonus holidays
  • Education benefits, such as full tuition for eligible employees and their families
  • Access to university facilities and entertainment (fitness center, pool, library, concerts, lectures and more!)

Please note: 
-Positions that work less than .75 FTE (1,560 hours per year) do not qualify for long-term disability or education benefits.
-Positions that work less than .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will accrue paid sick leave but are not eligible for additional benefits.
-Temporary positions that work at least .50 FTE (1,040 hours per year) will be eligible for benefits. 

This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

For more information on Puget Sound's exempt staff benefits package, visit: Summary of 2026 Benefits for Staff Members in Non-Exempt Positions

For the Campus Holiday and Bonus Day Schedule, visit: https://www.pugetsound.edu/human-resources

Required Documents: 

  • Resume

To apply for this position, send resume to: hr@pugetsound.edu.

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of all required background checks. 

Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. To learn more please visit: https://pugetsound.edu/about-puget-sound-0/mission-core-values/institutional-equity-diversity 

The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer.

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