Sitecore Developer

Department
 

F&A ITS - Front-End Development

About the Department
 

IT Services collaborates with campus partners to support the mission of the University of Chicago through the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and services. • We provide secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications to support the mission of the University. • We support and enable faculty research and teaching with the effective use of technology. • We simplify the technology experience for faculty, students, alumni, and staff, and we ensure technology is mobile-friendly and accessible. • We identify, manage, and mitigate the technology risks of the University.

Job Summary
 

This position is responsible for developing highly functional and secure web applications, including database design, middleware development, application performance optimization, and code maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains University web applications.
• Assists in design and evaluation of project plans, functional requirements, and wireframes for technical viability.
• Designs webpages in appropriate programming platform on new web applications and/or existing web applications.
• Follows coding guidelines including style and security guidelines.
• Participates in functional testing and security reviewing.
• Supports and maintains existing web applications.
• Ensures that sites continue to meet evolving standards.
• Supports clients and users as necessary. 
• Contributes to the evolution of web standards and procedures at the University.
• Maintains a high-level knowledge of current web standards, technologies, and trends through training and research.
• Contributes to the evolution of departmental standards and coding guidelines followed by the programming team, tools, and project process. 
• Performs code testing on components and works to ensure that appropriate implementation standards are met. Evaluates design alternatives for development cost and solutions using various methods.
• Supports and maintains existing applications. Works with web developers and responds to requests from users.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field.

Experience: 

• Professional programming and testing experience with .net and Sitecore.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Skilled with Object Oriented Programming, particularly in .net.
• Proficient designing and coding web and/or native apps for mobile environments.
• Working knowledge with Sitecore and Coveo.
• Expertise in  .net and  JavaScript.
• Solid understanding of standards-compliant, semantic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Wire-framing or rapid prototyping skills using tools such as Visio or Axure.

Preferred Competencies

• Work samples, preferably in an online portfolio.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; the ability to prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail.
• Self-motivated and the ability to take initiative.
• Conceptualize a course of action and organize its successful completion.
• Customer service skills.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Sit for short or extended time periods.
• Extensively use computer.
• Make repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movements.
• See, including color, depth perception, or clarity.
• Hear, including making fine discriminations in sound.
• Use tools requiring high dexterity.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Information Technology

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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