Front-End Developer I

About the role

The Front-End Developer will aid in web application and digital marketing development, maintenance, and revisions. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills and will work collaboratively with other IT professionals and department stakeholders to identify and implement technology solutions that improve operations and support our strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications and interfaces, including websites and connecting to data sources.
• Use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to develop responsive web pages.
• Apply SEO and web accessibility best practices.
• Aid in the development of back-end software and infrastructure when necessary.
• Provide training, documentation, and support to end-users on technology systems and applications.
• Evaluate specifications and requirements against available systems and functionality.
• Research new technologies and build working prototypes for possible use on future projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and relevant certification, or
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 years of relevant work experience, or
  • Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Informatics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
  • Previous experience working in higher education as well as with data and analytical tools.

About Us

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities.

Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans; retirement plan options; employee and dependent tuition programs; generous leave; and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee, and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S.

With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.

Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance plans
• Retirement plan options
• Employee and dependent tuition programs
• Generous leave
• Hundreds of employee perks and discounts