Drupal Engineer/ Full Stack Web Developer

20468BR

Information Technology

Position Overview

This position provides web development support services for the University of Kansas through the department of Information Technology (IT). This individual will work for the Custom Development & Application Services team (CDAS) within IT, which provides web support for the University and its various units.

This position works with independence within a standards-based, collaborative, team environment and is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of web sites and applications from conception to end of life.  This responsibility includes user experience design, dynamic interactivity, integrating applications with external systems, and accessibility. This position will utilize existing purchased or open-sourced software (such as Drupal, WordPress, etc.), and will be asked to investigate and create custom solutions.

Example projects for this position would include: 

• Review and deploy Drupal security updates
• Develop custom Drupal theme and module
• Create web service or API to facilitate integrations between applications.
• Collaborate with front-end and UI/UX developers to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Create custom application written in PHP or python with MySQL database integration.

Reporting to KU Information Technology, the position is part of a team that provides quality information services to the user community.  The incumbent is expected to work autonomously within the architectural frameworks established.

Job Description

60% - Application Support

• Upgrades and maintains Drupal web environment using knowledge of CDAS operations, standards, and data protocols. 
• Works with CDAS staff to verify, document, report, and resolve incidents and problems to technical support staff, either internal or vendor.  Tracks, tests, and reports resolution. 
• Configures and customizes solutions to meet needs identified by CDAS leadership 
• Writes and organizes technical documentation required to maintain applications, augmenting vendor documentation as needed. 
• Works closely with appropriate staff in Information Technology computing units to monitor and delivery quality services to end users.

• Works closely with IT and other departments to consider and implement new solutions to improve upon the unit’s web presence and any web applications in use.
• Researches and recommends new technologies and interface-designs.
• Evaluate and implement ADA best practices for online technologies.
• Partner effectively with clients, other developers, and members of the university community to understand and contribute to project needs.

• Contribute knowledge to developing technical strategies for various KU Web initiatives and applications.
• Mentor other developers to improve team’s overall quality of support.
• Independently initiates effective communication with peers, other campus service providers/data sources, vendors and management to assure timely well-documented results.

• In consultation with the designated IT and campus unit staff, creates project plans and carries out prioritized projects related to ongoing support and service delivery, coordinating with other staff as needed.
• Participates in IT Service management including incident and problem resolution.
• Meets regularly with IT and campus unit service teams.

• This position shares in responsibility for information security by following all applicable security policies and procedures.
• This position is authorized to use elevated privilege accounts in the performance of job duties.
• This position is authorized to issue password resets in accordance with established procedure in the performance of job duties.
• This position is authorized to handle sensitive or confidential data in accordance with established procedures in the performance of job duties.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Contact Information to Applicants

Vickye Kozlowski
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete application consists of:

A cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met.
Resume
3 Professional References

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Application deadline has been extended to Sunday, November 14th, 2021.

Advertised Salary Range

$64,000- $70,000

Application Review Begins

04-Nov-2021

Anticipated Start Date

29-Nov-2021

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Job Family

Information Technology-KUL

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and are the Title IX coordinators for their respective campuses: Director of the Office of Institutional Opportunity and Access, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY (for the Lawrence, Edwards, Parsons, Yoder, and Topeka campuses); Director, Equal Opportunity Office, Mail Stop 7004, 4330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Fairway, KS 66205, 913-588-8011, 711 TTY (for the Wichita, Salina, and Kansas City, Kansas medical center campuses).