Web Developer (Communications)

About the role

The Web Developer plays a key role in developing and maintaining the Salk Institute’s websites and web-based applications. Working collaboratively with the digital communications manager, graphic designers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This individual ensures the delivery of high-quality, responsive, and accessible digital experiences.

Responsibilities

• Engineer websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP;
• Maintain custom database-driven applications (PHP/MySQL);
• Customize WordPress themes and plugins;
• Develop digital tools and registration systems to support laboratories, events, and core facilities;
• Support IT with security updates and server/database-related needs;
• Ensure Salk’s digital properties adhere to accessibility and branding standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Minimum 4 years of experience in web development, preferably in a communications/marketing or similar environment;
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP;
• Experience with WordPress and custom PHP/MySQL content management systems;
• Strong organizational and project management skills;
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, REST APIs;
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and multimedia integration;
• Familiarity with web accessibility guidelines and usability best practices;
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently;
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal;
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure with precision;
• Strong collaborative skills and a customer-focused mindset;
• Experience gathering user requirements and translating them into development solutions;
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Preferred Experience in a large (500+ employees) nonprofit or academic institution;
• Working knowledge of cloud-based server with test environments;
• Experience with ticketing, booking, and event management software customizations.

Skills

• HTML;
• CSS;
• JavaScript;
• PHP;
• WordPress;
• Custom PHP/MySQL content management systems;
• Photoshop;
• Web accessibility guidelines;
• Usability best practices;
• Cloud-based server;
• Ticketing, booking, and event management software customizations.

Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $45.00 to $52.00 an hour. Salk Institute provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the institute reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $45.00 to $52.00 an hour.

Schedule

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