Front-End Developer

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative department at a prestigious university seeks a talented Front-End Developer to enhance user experiences across its library websites. In this role, you will create and maintain high-quality, efficient, and accessible user interfaces, contributing to various projects that include both legacy and new interfaces. Collaborating with developers and designers, you will ensure that digital accessibility standards are met while managing web analytics to optimize user interaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the library's digital presence significantly, making it more user-friendly and accessible for all. Join a team committed to excellence in digital services and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and maintaining user interfaces for web applications.
• Strong understanding of digital accessibility standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user interfaces for the Library’s websites.
• Conduct digital accessibility reviews and manage web analytics reports.

Skills

Front-End Development

User Interface Design

Digital Accessibility

Web Analytics

Job description

The Design and Discovery department at the University of Michigan Library is looking for a Front-End Developer. You would create and maintain high-quality, efficient, and accessible user interfaces across the Library’s websites. Projects include building and evaluating interfaces (legacy interfaces and interfaces we are creating, licensing, or planning to license) and consulting with developers, designers, and groups outside of Library IT.

You would report to the Web Applications Team Leader within the Design and Discovery department. You would also be responsible for matters adjacent to front-end development. Examples include conducting digital accessibility reviews, and managing properties and reports in an appropriate web analytics product.