Full-Stack Web Developer - WordPress & Web Apps (Hybrid)

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

403(b) retirement plan

HSA

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a Web Developer (Full Stack) to build high-performing websites and apps with WordPress, APIs, and modern front-end tech. You will collaborate with a design team and coordinate with Purdue IT to ensure secure, accessible experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS or related field and at least three years of full-stack experience, preferably in higher education. Hybrid work in West Lafayette, with some remote consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Minimum of three years of full-stack web development or related experience.
• Experience in higher education setting preferred.
• Proficiency with WordPress and CMS platforms (Sitecore/Cascade).
• Strong HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and API integration skills.
• Experience with analytics (Google Analytics) and REST/third-party services.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performing websites and web apps with a focus on WordPress, including backend APIs and frontend interfaces.
• Review, optimize performance, accessibility, scalability, and security; coordinate with IT as needed.
• Develop data structures and tools with cross-browser and mobile compatibility.
• Document development efforts and perform testing, QA, and bug fixes.
• Ensure standards compliance with university policies and guidelines.
• Stay updated on web standards, UX/UI, and accessibility; collaborate with design team.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

WordPress

APIs

Git/GitHub

UX/UI principles

Accessibility

Google Analytics

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

WordPress

Sitecore

Cascade

Adobe Dreamweaver

Python

PHP

Ruby

MySQL

Oracle

GitHub

Job description

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a Web Developer (Full Stack) to build high-performing websites and apps with WordPress, APIs, and modern front-end tech. You will collaborate with a design team and coordinate with Purdue IT to ensure secure, accessible experiences.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS or related field and at least three years of full-stack experience, preferably in higher education. Hybrid work in West Lafayette, with some remote consideration.