Lead WordPress Web Developer - Remote Eligible

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business seeks a Senior Web Developer to lead WordPress development, maintenance, security, and analytics across multiple Pantheon-hosted sites.

You will collaborate with Marketing and Communications, Technology Solutions, and external partners to ensure accessibility, performance, and brand-aligned websites while advancing governance and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in web development.
• Proficiency with WordPress, themes, and plugins.
• Strong HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility know-how.
• Experience with Analytics and SEO best practices.
• Ability to communicate across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead WordPress development, maintenance, and security.
• Develop custom themes, modules, and integrations.
• Ensure accessibility, QA, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Set up analytics, dashboards, and SEO improvements.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Tech Solutions, and external partners.

Skills

WordPress development

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Web accessibility

Google Analytics

SEO best practices

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Five+ years experience

Tools

Divi Theme

Acquia Siteimprove

Pantheon hosting

WordPress plugins/themes

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin's McCombs School of Business seeks a Senior Web Developer to lead WordPress development, maintenance, security, and analytics across multiple Pantheon-hosted sites.

You will collaborate with Marketing and Communications, Technology Solutions, and external partners to ensure accessibility, performance, and brand-aligned websites while advancing governance and best practices.