Web Developer II

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Retirement plans

Vacation time

Onsite childcare

Life insurance

FSA

EAP

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University Online is seeking a Web Developer II to design, build, deploy, and maintain a WordPress-based site using a structured staging environment and CI/CD workflow. The role emphasizes user-focused design, organization, independence, and collaboration in a fast-paced team.

The position is on-site in Ames, IA; candidates must reside in Iowa before start. Regular duties include updating plugins, testing, accessibility issues, and site maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of applications for WordPress website.
• Conducts monthly updates pushing changes from the staging site to production.
• Provides technical site maintenance, including website functionality, navigation testing, search engine techniques, link integrity, and other technical web developments.
• Programs, maintains, and provides technical support of applications using tools compatible with WordPress.
• Formulates new methods, procedures, and systems to address users' needs.
• Document development practices and workflows to support continuity and long-term maintainability.

Skills

User-centered focus

Organization and time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

CI/CD workflows

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Job description

Position Title:

Web Developer II

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Job Description:

Iowa State Online, a service unit dedicated to supporting marketing and student service efforts of online programs across the university, is currently accepting applications for a website developer II position.

The website developer will leverage the ISU core theme to design, build, deploy, and maintain the site, utilizing a structured staging environment and a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflow for final reviews and production releases.

The successful candidate will:

• have a user-centered focus
• be skilled in organization and time management
• work independently
• collaborate in a rapidly changing, team-based environment

Additional information - This position will be on-site and does require a candidate to reside in the state of Iowa before their first day of employment.

Example of Duties:

• Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of applications for WordPress website.
• Conducts monthly updates pushing changes from the staging site to production.
• Provides technical site maintenance, including website functionality, navigation testing, search engine techniques, link integrity, and other technical web developments.
• Programs, maintains, and provides technical support of applications using tools compatible with WordPress.
• Formulates new methods, procedures, and systems to address users' needs.
• Document development practices and workflows to support continuity and long-term maintainability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree related to website development, management information systems, computer science, or database administration
• Strong experience in WordPress development/administration
• Experience in continuous deployment and monthly updates
• Experience with Google Analytics
• Experience analyzing and resolving issues related to website accessibility

Why Choose Iowa State University?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS808

Original Posting Date:

August 10, 2026

Posting Close Date:

August 16, 2026

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [e-mail], or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Job Requisition Number:

R19734

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. [phone], email [e-mail] .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.