Front-End Developer

The University of Washington’s Facilities Business Innovation & Technology (BIT) Process Team supports UW Facilities with data-driven insights that improve operational efficiency, inform decision-making, and strengthen cross-unit collaboration. In this hybrid role, you will lead web strategy and front-end development for UW Facilities (UWF) and help deliver Drupal-based experiences for multiple customer-facing and internal sites.

What you’ll do

• Lead web strategy and front-end development for UW Facilities websites, including Transportation Services, UW Surplus, UW Sustainability, and the main UWF site.
• Create visual design mockups and translate them into working prototypes, coordinating with developers and designers.
• Develop and maintain custom Drupal themes and modules aligned with UW and industry standards.
• Use analytics and other impact data to guide UW Facilities web strategy.
• Drive web project planning and management, including technical specifications, consulting with users, and conducting user testing.
• Lead project prioritization, provide status updates to project sponsors, and proactively address issues as they arise.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple stakeholders, balancing urgent needs with long-term objectives.
• Participate in the campus web community through the UW Web Council and related communities of practice.
• Contribute to University-wide Drupal themes and modules.
• Maintain strong working relationships with campus partners while positively promoting UW Facilities through professional communication and delivery.
• Manage redesigns and major projects, train content editors, and provide regular analytics and reporting.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree (any; preferred areas include Computer Science, Web Development, Graphic Design, UX Design, or similar).
• Four years of experience in website design and front-end development or a related field.
• Familiarity with modern web techniques, technologies, languages, and libraries, including strengths and weaknesses.
• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, plus working knowledge of LESS, SASS, or other CSS preprocessors.
• Expert knowledge of the Drupal framework, including theming and advanced configuration.
• Experience with Bootstrap, jQuery, responsive design, Google Analytics 4, and SEO techniques.
• Ability to write functional PHP.
• Strong understanding of UX standards and/or Universal Design.
• Ability to create, edit, and document reusable, semantic, accessible front-end code, with experience using version control systems such as Git.
• Demonstrated ability to implement creatively designed web pages and communicate effectively through design elements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including translating technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational practices with the ability to work independently and coordinate multiple priorities.
• Experience in project management and building and maintaining relationships with clients and customers.

Additional tools you may work with

• HTML, CSS, JavaScript, LESS, SASS, Drupal, Bootstrap, jQuery, Google Analytics 4, SEO, PHP, Git
• ARIA roles and attributes, WCAG 2.1, Universal Design, React, Vue, Adobe Creative Suite, MySQL, C#, Python

Working conditions

• Located in the UW Tower with a hybrid schedule: 1 to 2 days in the office Monday-Friday during regular day shift hours.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Non-smoking environment.
• Work is primarily in an open, shared office environment; ability to work from other locations as needed, including outdoor sites and non-typical interior spaces.
• Local travel to alternate work sites as needed.
• Flexibility to handle emergency situations, meetings, or scheduled work outside normal hours, including weekends.
• Position is designated as essential, and must continue reporting to work if the University suspends operations (may be done remotely).
• May be required to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
• Professional travel may be required.

Compensation and position details

• Pay range: $96,000 to $120,000 per year
• Temporary or regular: Regular position
• FTE: 100%
• Union/bargaining unit: Not Applicable
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Preferred qualifications

• Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level A, AA, and AAA standards, with demonstrated ability to apply ARIA roles and attributes for accessibility.
• Familiarity with React, Vue, or other JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to connect to and manipulate MySQL relational databases.
• Knowledge of coding languages beyond PHP, such as C# and Python.
• Experience working in a diverse culture supporting higher education, including familiarity with higher education processes, applications, and systems in a large, complex research university.

Our commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community for all. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment, as required under Washington state law.