WEBSITE DEVELOPER

SUMMARY:

The Website Developer is responsible for designing and creating web site layouts and determining ways to easily navigate through each site. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS: Designs, builds, or maintains web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media. Writes, designs, or edits web page content, or direct others producing content. Backs up files from web sites to local directories for instant recovery in case of problems. Identifies problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and corrects problems, or refers problems to appropriate personnel for correction. Evaluates code to ensure that it is valid, is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, or operating systems. Maintains understanding of current web technologies or programming practices through continuing education, reading, or participation in professional conferences, workshops, or groups. Analyzes user needs to determine technical requirements. Develops or validates test routines and schedules to ensure that test cases mimic external interfaces and address all browser and device types.

Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

Occasional overnight travel is required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of current web-design trends. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles. Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. Knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and Macromedia Flash. Knowledge with cross-browser and cross-platform issues. Ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented in oral and written form. Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or related field; plus two years of experience in computer programming and analysis or a related area.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Arkansas driver