Senior Web Dev: WordPress Multisite & PHP Expert (Hybrid)

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Library access

Shuttle transportation

Job summary

The University of Texas School of Law is seeking a Senior Software Developer/Analyst to design, develop, test, and maintain law school websites and software apps, with strong WordPress expertise. You will work across the full stack with front-end and back-end developers and stakeholders.

Requirements include five years of web development, a CS-related degree, PHP and JavaScript proficiency, and WordPress plugin/theme experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of web or related software development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced experience with PHP and JavaScript and WordPress custom theme/plugin development.
• Relational databases and SQL knowledge; data security and privacy best practices.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains responsive websites and applications across front-end and back-end components, collaborating with the web team and stakeholders.
• Performs QA testing during staging and after deployment, identifying and resolving cross-browser issues and defects.
• Maintains WordPress Multisite installations, including custom Site Editor themes and plugins using PHP, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Keeps WordPress core and plugins current and secure.
• Handles website-related requests from faculty, staff, and students, troubleshooting and guiding to solutions.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

WordPress

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

WordPress Multisite

Laravel

Job description

The University of Texas School of Law is seeking a Senior Software Developer/Analyst to design, develop, test, and maintain law school websites and software apps, with strong WordPress expertise. You will work across the full stack with front-end and back-end developers and stakeholders.

Requirements include five years of web development, a CS-related degree, PHP and JavaScript proficiency, and WordPress plugin/theme experience.