Drupal Developer Sr.

101597BR

Campus: Tempe

Web Application Developer Sr.

Job Description

ASU is the largest state university and has for the last 9 years in a row been recognized by US News and World Report as the most innovative university. Enterprise Technology (ET) helps ASU create and maintain innovative technology solutions and services that advance learning and discovery at the University and is at the forefront of developing IT platforms and tools that add value to the student experience.

As part of ET, the Drupal Developer Sr. will work closely and collaboratively with project managers, UX designers, other developers, engineers and customers to design, create, develop, enhance and maintain web content, tools, functionality and brand standards based on customer requests to ensure consistency in content in accordance with established web standards, accessibility, UX guidelines and best practices. This position requires previous experience in Drupal 7, 8, 9 or 10.

Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

Web Development Consulting

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

ASU Enterprise Technology

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Essential Duties

• Develops site architectures within our CMS framework. 
• Creates content templating, implements designs, and manages the technical aspects of implementing a standards-based user experience. 
• Configures forms, feeds and APIs within the system. 
• Configures hosting and DNS configurations. 
• Advanced development and management of custom modules and plugins, CMS theming and site building. 
• Stays abreast of and applies web application accessibility best practices and standards. 
• Promotes accessibility practices on teams and educates others in their use. 
• Implements thorough, systematic troubleshooting and debugging protocols based on platform and domain knowledge. 
• Collaborates with customers and product and service teams and others within Enterprise Technology and the university web community. 
• Effectively communicates with team members, clients and stakeholders. 
• Assists in leading a team of developers and contributes to their technical growth. 
• Self-motivating. Seeks growth opportunities and stretches. 
• Actively cultivates skills. 
• Effectively organizes and manages own tasks, and priorities in alignment with product and service leadership and deadlines. 
• Take responsibility for fostering culture, advancing our values, and championing engagement in all its forms -- collaborating across our teams as well as participating in ET/ASU events and programs. Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree Information Technology, Computer Science or closely related. 5 years web, graphic design and database including creating and updating table structures and views as well as CSS development; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Leadership and service management skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and seek win-win outcomes
• Effective communication with stakeholders and end-users
• Ability to manage several projects at once
• Familiarity with Drupal or WordPress theme development
• Familiarity with Drupal module or WordPress plugin development
• Familiar with Agile development
• Google Tag Manager and Analytics. SEO best practices
• Web application development using modern JavaScript and/or React, and PHP
• Web accessibility best practices for WCAG 2.2 compliance
• HTML5, CSS3
• Git and GitHub, especially working with multiple branches
• JIRA or similar ticketing system
• Test Driven Development
• Mobile and/or responsive web design
• Databases and SQL
• Knowledge of OOP principles in PHP 8.x and greater
• Current on secure web programming techniques
• Ability to model empathy, compassion and emotional intelligence
• Ability to help foster a safe psychological space for all teammates where everyone can thrive
• Ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

Enterprise Technology (ET) embraces its role as both an enabler and catalyst for advancing the vision and work of the New American University.  We are a values-driven organization.  Our commitments are reflected in all of the work we do in pursuit of operational excellence, the experience and delight of our community, and our strategic and innovation initiatives. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Join the team that sparks human-centered innovation

ET is a rapidly reconfigurable and entrepreneurial organization at ASU that prioritizes and executes to meet the needs of our community of learners, faculty, researchers and staff. Our work emphasizes autonomy, flexibility and distributed decision-making to leverage the strengths of individuals. Together, we embrace a culture that nurtures, engages and embraces diverse voices with a shared lens of positive community impact and expanded opportunities for collaboration.

Why join us?

Mission oriented. Everything we do is to advance ASU’s charter -- measuring who we include and how they succeed. We are staunch champions of learner success and put people first.

Flexibility. Our hybrid work environment prioritizes personal autonomy and trust around how work gets done. Staff touch base in person a few times per week with freedom to decide how, when and where.

Culture forward. We embrace a Positive Core culture: Belonging, Relational, Authentic, Visionary and Empowered. The ET fabric weaves together diversity, equity and inclusion applied in our daily work and interactions.  

Scale of impact. Our work changes the world. With 180k+ learners, faculty, researchers and staff, working with ET means you have the capacity to improve many lives and entire communities.

World-class, low cost education. Our professional development is built in! ET encourages staff to seek additional certificates and degrees via ASU’s top ranked programs with major tuition breaks.

Exposure to industry giants. ET partners with Amazon, Apple, Cox, Verizon, Salesforce, Alteryx and a diversity of technology companies to enhance our innovations and deepen their impact.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.