University of Connecticut is seeking a Part-Time Software Developer to join their Internal Insights & Innovation team. The role involves developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications that support the University's business processes, academic operations, and research initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using PHP, Laravel, and WordPress.

• Collaborate with the senior applications developer, directors, and clients to define requirements and implement solutions.

• Perform front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create user-friendly interfaces.

• Administer and extend WordPress sites by implementing new themes, plugins, and custom functionality.

• Optimize and ensure web applications meet security, performance, and accessibility standards.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for web development.

• Assist in managing student developers, delegating tasks as needed.

• Conduct usability and accessibility reviews to ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG guidelines.

• Provide technical support and training to non-technical staff and clients on web applications and CMS usage.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging web technologies and best practices to enhance our digital solutions.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's degree and four years of related experience OR bachelor's degree and two years of related experience OR six years of related experience.

• Professional experience developing web applications using PHP and Laravel.

• Experience with front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

• Applied use with Git version control and collaborative development workflows.

• Experience demonstrating problem-solving skills and managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

• Experience with modern front-end JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue, React, or Angular).

• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.

• Knowledge of MySQL or other relational databases.

• Experience with web accessibility standards and best practices.

• Communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience mentoring or supervising junior developers.

• Experience with DevOps practices and deployment workflows.

Company:

The University of Connecticut (UConn), a Wall Street Journal top 10 public university, is home to more than 32,000 students, 1,500 faculty, 255,000 proud alumni, and a handsome husky named Jonathan. Founded in 1895, the company is headquartered in Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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