Virginia Commonwealth University
Web Developer
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Web Developer
Benefits of working at VCU
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Job Code24251
Recruitment PoolAll Applicants
Posting Numberreq6276
UnitVP Research MBU
DepartmentOffice of the Vice President for Research & Innovation
Department Website Linkhttps://research.vcu.edu/rams-systems/
LocationVCU
Address907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Welcometo Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ... a world UNLIKEany other!At
VCU , we are
UNCOMMON
and
UNLIKE
any other university. A premier, urban, publicresearch university nationally recognized as one of the best employers fordiversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity where yoursuccess is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees agenerous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and anopportunity to do mission-driven work.
VCU'sOffice of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and it's Research Information Systems Division invites all interested candidates to apply forour new Web Developer position!Our impact ismeasured one student and patient at a time. VCU's unequaled combination ofexcellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for everyone of our 300,000+ "RAMily" members. And that makes us one of the mostinnovative universities in the country. A premier, urban, public researchuniversity nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity,VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your successis supported and your career can thrive.
All full-time staff are eligible forour generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, anddental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage,retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexiblespending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paidholidays, and more.Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/
Primary Purpose and GeneralResponsibilities:
As a Developer for the VCU Enterprise ResearchAdministration (ERA) systems, you will play a key role in supporting andenhancing the research enterprise. These systems facilitate critical processesincluding grant submission and management, Institutional Animal Care and UseCommittee (IACUC) protocol management, conflict of interest management, exportcontrol, and research service billing/invoicing.
This position will:Develop and maintain the ERA system by implementing technical specifications, writing new code, and improving existing functionality.Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to design, build, and iterate on new products and features.Enhance user experience by identifying and implementing improvements to the overall product.Assist in the development of new applications and functions, ensuring all code is accessible, maintainable, and scalable.Write clean, efficient PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, following best practices and standards.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.Proven experience building PHP/Symfony web applications.Strong understanding of user-friendly design principles and performance optimization for software components.A solid technical understanding of how to build systems and UI patterns, whilst working within a complex set of technical constraints.Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.A self-motivated attitude, with a passion for continuous learning and sharing knowledge with the team.Demonstrated experience working in or a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with automated testing and unit testing frameworks.Familiarity with research administration processes or experience in a university research environment.Experience designing websites using Tailwind CSS.Proficiency with modern vanilla JavaScript/TypeScript, including build tools such as Webpack.Knowledge of template engines like Twig, Pebble, or Blade.Experience working with Docker
FLSAUniversity Employee
Job FTE1.0
Exemption StatusExempt
Restricted PositionNo
E-ClassUF - University Employee FT
Job CategoryUniversity Employee
ORP EligibleNo
Salary RangeCommensurate with experienceup to $75,000
Compensation TypeSalaried
Target Hire Date11/10/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Documents Needed to Applyresume and letter of interest
Benefits of working at VCU
All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit,retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.
Job Code24251
Recruitment PoolAll Applicants
Posting Numberreq6276
UnitVP Research MBU
DepartmentOffice of the Vice President for Research & Innovation
Department Website Linkhttps://research.vcu.edu/rams-systems/
LocationVCU
Address907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA
Duties & Responsibilities
Welcometo Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) ... a world UNLIKEany other!At
VCU , we are
UNCOMMON
and
UNLIKE
any other university. A premier, urban, publicresearch university nationally recognized as one of the best employers fordiversity, VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity where yoursuccess is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees agenerous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and anopportunity to do mission-driven work.
VCU'sOffice of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and it's Research Information Systems Division invites all interested candidates to apply forour new Web Developer position!Our impact ismeasured one student and patient at a time. VCU's unequaled combination ofexcellence, diversity, research and creativity makes success possible for everyone of our 300,000+ "RAMily" members. And that makes us one of the mostinnovative universities in the country. A premier, urban, public researchuniversity nationally recognized as one of the best employers for diversity,VCU is a great place to work. It's a place of opportunity, where your successis supported and your career can thrive.
All full-time staff are eligible forour generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, anddental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage,retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexiblespending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paidholidays, and more.Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/
Primary Purpose and GeneralResponsibilities:
As a Developer for the VCU Enterprise ResearchAdministration (ERA) systems, you will play a key role in supporting andenhancing the research enterprise. These systems facilitate critical processesincluding grant submission and management, Institutional Animal Care and UseCommittee (IACUC) protocol management, conflict of interest management, exportcontrol, and research service billing/invoicing.
This position will:Develop and maintain the ERA system by implementing technical specifications, writing new code, and improving existing functionality.Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to design, build, and iterate on new products and features.Enhance user experience by identifying and implementing improvements to the overall product.Assist in the development of new applications and functions, ensuring all code is accessible, maintainable, and scalable.Write clean, efficient PHP, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, following best practices and standards.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.Proven experience building PHP/Symfony web applications.Strong understanding of user-friendly design principles and performance optimization for software components.A solid technical understanding of how to build systems and UI patterns, whilst working within a complex set of technical constraints.Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.A self-motivated attitude, with a passion for continuous learning and sharing knowledge with the team.Demonstrated experience working in or a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for diverse faculty, staff, and students.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with automated testing and unit testing frameworks.Familiarity with research administration processes or experience in a university research environment.Experience designing websites using Tailwind CSS.Proficiency with modern vanilla JavaScript/TypeScript, including build tools such as Webpack.Knowledge of template engines like Twig, Pebble, or Blade.Experience working with Docker
FLSAUniversity Employee
Job FTE1.0
Exemption StatusExempt
Restricted PositionNo
E-ClassUF - University Employee FT
Job CategoryUniversity Employee
ORP EligibleNo
Salary RangeCommensurate with experienceup to $75,000
Compensation TypeSalaried
Target Hire Date11/10/2024
Contact Information for Candidates
Documents Needed to Applyresume and letter of interest