Web Developer III

The City of Detroit’s Department of Innovation & Tech is seeking an experienced Web Developer III to plan, design, develop, test, implement, and manage the City’s internet and intranet activities. This role covers work across web applications and ongoing website maintenance, supporting both internal teams and the public-facing experience.

Working within various offices in the Department, the position performs core web page and application support with minimal direction and supervision, including technical guidance during implementations of new systems or applications and ongoing site management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain the City’s website(s) using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
• Develop guidelines for page and site design and configuration
• Perform website updates and ensure effective system performance
• Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing the content
• Back up files from websites to local directories to enable instant recovery if an issue arises
• Identify problems found through testing or customer feedback and correct them or refer issues to appropriate personnel
• Evaluate code for validity, proper structure, alignment with industry standards, and compatibility with browsers, devices, or operating systems
• Maintain knowledge of current web technologies and programming practices through continuing education, reading, and participation in conferences, workshops, or professional groups
• Analyze how internet and web technology integrates with existing or new enterprise applications, databases, client/server systems, and other platforms
• Develop and validate test plans, routines, and schedules so test cases reflect real-world usage across external interfaces and browser/device types
• Use site analysis tools to obtain and maintain reports access and performance statistics
• Develop databases that support web applications and websites
• Renew domain name registration
• Design and write supporting code for web applications or websites
• Identify opportunities for public-private collaboration using internet-based technology to improve City business efficiency
• Perform data and information visualization using static or interactive information graphic explainers, presentations, charts, and graphs
• Design, prototype, and deploy user experience and user interaction concepts for internet and/or intranet applications used by City staff, partners, and the general public
• Participate in website and web application performance tuning and optimization to improve scalability and throughput while minimizing server load, end-user perceived latency, and page weight
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in computer science, graphic arts, web design, programming, or another related field
• At least five (5) years of experience as a frontend developer
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance: optional group insurance for the employee and their family, with the City paying 60% of premium for the first $12,500 of employee life insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) through payroll deductions
• Sick Leave, Vacation, Holidays
• funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave
• Unpaid personal leave
• City Employees Retirement System: General Retirement System membership as a regular City employee

Minimum Qualifications and Application Notes

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, graphic arts, web design, programming, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a frontend developer
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis
• Attach a resume and all supporting documentation to the application; incomplete applications will not be processed

Location, Salary, and Experience

• Location: Detroit, MI (onsite)
• Salary: USD 84,912 - 112,556 per year
• Minimum experience: 5 years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree

Selection Process

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
• Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points

Additional information includes an evaluation plan, with LRD set for 09/30/2026. The City also notes advancement opportunities for growth and career development across departments and divisions.