Lead Front-End Web Developer, Digital Campaigns

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Web Developer at the University of Chicago Advancement Digital Communications team leads front-end web initiatives and acts as the technical lead for digital experiences. You will analyze, design, develop, and debug HTML/CSS and CMS-based pages, guiding teams to deliver accessible, brand-aligned digital content across platforms.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with designers and marketers, and ensure high-quality implementations of websites, web pages, and email templates

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains CMS-based websites and digital experiences (Drupal, WordPress), coordinating with hosting, infrastructure, and platform administration.
• Provides senior-level technical leadership, mentorship, coaching, and guidance to developers within Advancement Digital Communications.
• Serves as the primary technical resource and lead for digital communications platforms, translating requirements into front-end and CMS-based solutions.
• Develops and maintains HTML email templates and other email marketing assets with accessibility, responsiveness, and brand adherence.
• Creates responsive, accessible digital experiences across desktop, mobile, email, and other supported platforms with cross-browser compatibility.
• Manages project scope, timelines, deliverables, risks, and stakeholder communications for web and email development work.
• Advocates for projects by suggesting alternative solutions and training staff and users; shares knowledge across teams.
• Collaborates with designers, content strategists, marketers, writers, and email/social teams to translate creative and marketing goals into effective front-end solutions.

Job description

The Senior Web Developer at the University of Chicago Advancement Digital Communications team leads front-end web initiatives and acts as the technical lead for digital experiences. You will analyze, design, develop, and debug HTML/CSS and CMS-based pages, guiding teams to deliver accessible, brand-aligned digital content across platforms.

You will mentor developers, collaborate with designers and marketers, and ensure high-quality implementations of websites, web pages, and email templates