Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Web Developer 2 – Hybrid or Remote
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $112K/yr
3+ years expStanford University's School of Humanities and Sciences is seeking a Web Developer 2 to join their Learning Variability Network Exchange (LEVANTE) project. The role involves designing and implementing web-based applications and managing web experiments to support researchers studying developmental variability.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement the LEVANTE dashboard for researchers to manage web experiments for children
Design, implement, and deploy web experiments on the LEVANTE platform from initial design and architecture through development, test, and deployment
Work with experimental psychologists to refine both core functionality and look and feel of the researcher dashboard to maximize its utility for researchers
Contribute to internationalization of web experiments on the LEVANTE platform
Design, implement, and deploy web-based applications and websites from initial design and architecture through development, test, and deployment
Implement and maintain content management systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and creation of Stanford-specific modules
Evaluate third-party modules for functionality, accessibility, security, and maintainability
Perform selected website administration duties for existing clients. Ensure web server and site technical performance
Create web pages and tools for Stanford websites using core technologies. Create and/or modify clean, well-structured, search engine optimization-friendly documented code
Provide technical expertise in front- and back-end web development. Support web infrastructure by providing end-user support, applications maintenance, product evaluation, back-end development, and internal management tools
Interpret website design and layout visually in a creative, contemporary style and fully integrated manner. Ensure high quality and consistent look and feel across multiple devices and browsers
Optimize the display of original online content, and collaborate with content manager to produce animated gifs, static buttons, and email and landing pages
Work with site architects to develop and document functional specifications based on requirements gathered from stakeholders. Support the implementation of life-cycle
Help develop and deploy upgrade/migration plans for existing content management system as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong skills with Javascript (ES5, ES6), HTML5 and CSS3
Familiarity with Vue.js (preferred), React, Angular, or a similar modern web development framework
Familiarity with Firebase services including Firestore, Authentication, and Hosting
Knowledge of modern development tools, like Git
Experience in consuming and designing RESTful APIs
Preferred
Familiarity with experimental psychology or other behavioral research disciplines
At least 1+ years of experience in Vue.js with knowledge of components and the composition API
Ability to write efficient, secure, clean, and scalable JavaScript/TypeScript code
Please provide a link to a publicly accessible pull request on GitHub in which you contribute significantly to a web development project
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
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Funding
Current Stage
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2006-08-31Series Unknown
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Director, Foundation Partnerships
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