Front-End Web Developer

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto is seeking a Front End Web Developer to support and enhance the donor engagement ecosystem. You will maintain the University’s donate platform, work with a team of developers, and ensure code quality, accessibility, and performance across sites.

The role requires WordPress development with Gutenberg Blocks, PHP/Laravel backend, REST APIs, and data reporting using Google Analytics and Looker Studio. A strong focus on WCAG standards and Looker dashboards is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, web development or related field.
• Minimum three years in a website development and technical support role for a large organization.
• Experience coding custom WordPress themes with Gutenberg Blocks.
• Experience building landing pages and microsites; configuring APIs on Luminate Online.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and database schema design.
• Proficiency with Git or similar source control.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.0 AA standards as per AODA.
• Experience pulling reports with Google Analytics and creating dashboards in Looker Studio.
• Strong PHP development skills including MVC patterns (Laravel) and Looker integration.
• Experience with REST APIs and Luminate Online donation API.
• Experience in a LAMP environment and MySQL database design.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain websites.
• Configure website hosting platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.
• Design, test, and modify programming code.
• Analyze user needs to create programming solutions.
• Evaluate code for validity and standards compliance.
• Generate reports on status and maintenance.
• Conduct needs assessments to determine end-user requirements.

Skills

WordPress

Gutenberg blocks

PHP

Laravel

Vue.js

REST APIs

Luminate Online API

MySQL

Git

Google Analytics

Looker Studio

Google Tag Manager

MVC frameworks

Laravel testing

WordPress development

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, web development, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Git

LAMP stack

Looker Studio

Laravel

Job description

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Date Posted: 08/13/2026
Req ID: 49819
Faculty/Division: VP - Division of University Advancement
Department: Advancement Communications and Marketing
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00040908
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About us:

The Division of University Advancement (DUA) aims to sustain and enhance the University of Toronto’s academic mission, leadership, and worldwide impact, by engaging alumni and private sector constituents meaningfully in the mission of the University, building mutually beneficial relationships of increasing value and satisfaction over time.

DUA at the University of Toronto is engaged in a transformative agenda deeply rooted in the University’s vision for growth and innovation. We are focused on growing fundraising efforts; enhancing the effectiveness and satisfaction of alumni engagement and programs; building advancement talent capacity within and across divisions; creating an organization and culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness.

Your opportunity:

Within DUA, Advancement Communications and Marketing (ACM) provides strategic planning, creative development and production support for central and divisional fundraising and alumni relations activities. Under the general supervision of the Director of Infrastructure, Advancement Systems, the Front End Web Developer is responsible for assisting in developing, maintaining and deploying digital platforms, related systems and email communications in support of the alumni and donor engagement activities.

The Front-End Web Developer supports the ongoing management and maintenance of existing digital properties including the University’s donate platform and website ecosystem. They support other web developers with training, documentation and review of code to ensure accuracy, consistency and standards are met.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building and maintaining websites
• Configuring website hosting platforms
• Troubleshooting and resolving website performance issues
• Designing, testing, and modifying programming code
• Analyzing user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
• Evaluating programming code to ensure it has validity, compatibility, and that it meets appropriate standards
• Generating reports on the status, operation and software maintenance
• Conducting needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, web development or related field, formal training in web development or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years in a website development and technical support role for a large organization.
• Experience coding custom themes from scratch in WordPress using Gutenberg Blocks.
• Experience with building landing pages, microsites and configuring APIs on Luminate Online.
• Experience and understanding of database systems such as MySQL and the ability to design schemas for small applications.
• Experience with Git or similar source control.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience in the design and development to WCAG 2.0 Level 2 standard as per AODA Communications and Information Standards.
• Experience in pulling reports for Google Analytics and setting up dashboards on the Looker Studio.
• Proficient in developing web applications with a deep grasp of PHP.
• Demonstrated experience in Unit testing using Laravel as well as manual/Automated testing.
• Fluent in PHP, WordPress.
• Well-versed in utilizing MVC-based frameworks like Laravel at backend and Vue.js at front-end.
• Well versed with REST based API’s and knowledge of Luminate Online’s donation API.
• Thorough understanding of web-based client/server technologies in a LAMP environment.
• Database design knowledge and construction skills using MySQL, Schema creation in Laravel.
• Deep knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and Looker Studio.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Approachable
• Cooperative
• Multi-tasker

Closing Date: 08/21/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 09 -- $67,916. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $86,855. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Information Technology (IT)

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building aculture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectivelyaddress and serve the interests of our global community. Westrongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples,Black and racialized persons, women, persons withdisabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment toequity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverseperspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential tostrengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please seehttp://uoft.me/UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please [e-mail] .