Web Developer II

About the role

Iowa State Online, a service unit dedicated to supporting marketing and student service efforts of online programs across the university, is seeking a Web Developer II. This position will design, build, deploy, and maintain websites leveraging the ISU core theme, 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, and collaborate in a rapidly changing, team-based environment. This position is on-site and requires residency in the state of Iowa before the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Program, maintain, and provide technical support for WordPress websites, including applications and functionality.
• Conduct monthly updates, pushing changes from the staging site to production.
• Perform technical site maintenance, including website functionality, navigation testing, search engine techniques, link integrity, and other technical web developments.
• Formulate new methods, procedures, and systems to address users’ needs.
• Document development practices and workflows to support continuity and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Iowa State University employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including:

• Medical and dental coverage.
• 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.

Learn more about Iowa State Online.