About the Opportunity
Summary
Northeastern University's award-winning communications operation is looking for a Front End & UX/UI Developer to join a team of creative storytellers, including designers, developers, news reporters, multimedia, social media, and media relation specialists. If you love storytelling, design, UI/UX, typography, and being part of a team of creative writers, designers, developers, social media and multimedia producers, you'll love being part of our team. We're looking for a forward-thinking Front End & UX/UI Developer to join our development team supporting our web-based projects. This individual must have a strong track record of using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build robust websites, as well as demonstrated skills in designing and implementing site components and page layouts. Familiarity in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Adobe Illustrator is a must. Experience utilizing Gutenberg blocks to build WordPress sites is a plus.
You'll be joining a curious, innovative and hard-working team of journalists, editors, media relations professionals, and social media producers who love creativity and collaboration. We value those who solve problems, bring ideas and are not afraid to experiment. We also value those who take responsibility for managing their own time and projects without missing deadlines.
The position is based on the Boston campus with the option of one remote day per week.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree
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3-5 years of experience in web design and development
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In-depth knowledge of front-end technologies including PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
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Skilled in designing attractive and accessible components in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
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Understanding of what makes a good user experience
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Experience in effectively leveraging content management systems
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Comfortable with code-versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial, or SVN
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Solid understanding of website architecture and aesthetics
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Experience in higher education is not needed, nor it is desired
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
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In-depth knowledge of front-end technologies including PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
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Skilled in designing attractive and accessible components in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
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Understanding of what makes a good user experience
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Good communication skills
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Experience in effectively leveraging content management systems
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Comfortable with code-versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial, or SVN
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Solid understanding of website architecture and aesthetics
Position Type
Information Technology
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Top Skills
What We Do
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. The university is a leader in experiential learning, powered by the world’s most far-reaching cooperative education program. We integrate classroom study with opportunities for professional work, research, service, and global learning in more than 100 countries. The same spirit of collaboration guides a use-inspired research enterprise focused on solving global challenges in health, security, and sustainability. Northeastern offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools, and select graduate programs at campuses in Boston, Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and Toronto. Campuses in Burlington, MA, and Nahant, MA, are home to research institutes for homeland security and coastal sustainability, respectively
