Quick Summary
University of Minnesota seeks Front End Web Developer, with a base salary of $75,000/year. This position is responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, accessible, and performant front-end experiences for the Libraries’ web platforms.
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The Front End Web Developer is responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, accessible, and performant front-end experiences for the Libraries’ web platforms. This role focuses on developing thoughtful, well-crafted interfaces using modern web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript), and applying established design patterns and frameworks, to create cohesive and user-centered experiences that support key user tasks and journeys.
This position contributes to the ongoing evolution of the Libraries’ front-end ecosystem, including maintaining and improving codebases, supporting sustainable and maintainable approaches to development, and evaluating tools and practices as technologies and needs evolve. The developer builds an understanding of the Libraries’ services and user needs and applies that context to their work.
Responsibilities
- Front end web development (50%)
- Design and user experience (30%)
- User interface consultation (20%)
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS plus at least two years experience, or master’s degree.
- Demonstrated experience developing front-end web interfaces using modern web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Demonstrated experience implementing responsive, accessible, and user-centered interfaces across a variety of devices and browsers.
- Working knowledge of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and experience incorporating accessibility considerations into front-end development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Drupal, other content management systems (CMS), or component-based web platforms.
- Familiarity with higher education, library, or similarly complex service-oriented, non-profit environments.
- Experience working within and extending established design systems or style guidelines.
- Experience supporting or integrating with enterprise systems or large-scale web applications.
More Information
This is a full-time position. The base salary is $75,000/year.
How to Apply
For more detailed information and to apply, see the University of Minnesota's full online job post.
