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Web Developer III

City of Detroit Detroit, MI

Detroit, MI

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$85k - $113k/yr Full time Frontend Software Development Web

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Job Description

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.

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