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Junior Full Stack Engineer
Job Description
Position Number:
113062Title:
Web Services DeveloperFunctional Title:
Junior Full Stack EngineerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
PRES-Office of Marketing and CommunicationsCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The junior full-stack engineer is responsible for building and maintaining tier-two traffic sites such as University Relations, Maryland Day, and Homecoming. In addition, the position contributes to tier-one properties such as umd.edu and alumni.umd.edu with web components built using custom elements or React components.
The position requires a good understanding of accessibility best practices and content modeling. The team’s core tech stack is Javascript/Typescript/React, HTML, CSS, and PHP. In addition, we primarily use CraftCMS or Drupal for content management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.):
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required.
Experience:
- A minimum of four years of programming experience.
- A minimum of two years of experience building user interfaces with HTML & CSS.
- A minimum of one year of experience with Javascript – using vanilla JS and frameworks such as React.
- A minimum of one years of experience with server-side code – Node, PHP, Python, Ruby, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Basic server-side experience with PHP or Node.
- Proficient understanding in WCAG 2.1 and aria-* usage.
- Bundling experience – specifically with Webpack.
- Problem solver.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience with CraftCMS and/or Drupal.
- Experience building Web Components.
- Experience with graphic design tools (Creative Cloud, Figma, Sketch, etc.).
- Experience with AWS: EC2 (Amazon Linux 2), RDS, S3, IAM, Route 53, etc.
- Experience with s: Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with open source.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
Posting Date:
12/14/2022Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
02/10/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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