Sitecore Developer
University of Chicago
Department
About the Department
Job Summary
This role may be responsible for establishing and managing engagements and relationships with clients and partners and may share or assume responsibility for departmental service offerings. The Sitecore Developer works independently and strategically to structure work within projects, requiring only minor direction and guidance.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains University websites and web applications
- Creates accessible, standards-compliant HTML websites using CSS for formatting and positioning, unobtrusive JavaScript (ReactJS and jquery), and popular web tool APIs (e.g. Google Maps).
- Formats client-provided content and materials for use on their websites.
- Collaborates with other programming staff to integrate dynamic code into sites.
- Implements content managed websites using Sitecore. May need to adopt skills to additional CMS platforms such as WordPress, Drupal and Expression Engine.
- Ensures that sites continue to meet evolving web standards.
- Supports clients.
- Helps define and design University websites and web applications.
- Defines and documents requirements for content-managed websites (content types, channels, etc.).
- With the project team, defines goals, audiences, and metrics for success for websites and web applications.
- Contributes to the evolution of web standards and procedures at the University.
- Maintains a high-level knowledge of current web standards, technologies, and trends through training and research.
- Contributes to the evolution of departmental standards, tools, and processes.
- Investigates, analyzes and resolves day-to-day technical problems using standard procedures.
- Works with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for developmental programs. Receives a moderate level of guidance to design websites to meet University and business requirements.
- Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met. Evaluates design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various methods.
- Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Four years experience developing and styling Sitecore websites on recent release of platform and ReactJS framework highly preferred.
- Two years of experience providing client support and development services.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Coveo integration with Sitecore.
- Developing and styling other common CMS platforms, such as Drupal, WordPress, Sitecore, and/or Expression Engine.
- Coding Javascript frameworks, such as ReactJS.
- Developing and/or delivering training programs.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to demonstrate understanding in groups of people and one-on-one.
- Handle a workload that is not necessarily predictable and may come with peaks and valleys.
- Respond to urgent email and other communications for faculty, staff, and students.
- Solid analytical skills.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills; prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.
- Self-motivated and take initiative.
- Conceptualize a course of action and organize its successful completion.
- Customer service skills.
Working Conditions
- Some evening/weekend work.
- Hybrid, in office at least once a month.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
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