University of Utah · Salt Lake City, UT, United States
Skills: Accessibility
Reporting to the Assistant Head of User Experience and Web Development, the Web Developer builds and maintains the library’s websites and web application interfaces. The role translates designs into production code, develops tools that enhance how users interact with library websites and web applications, and ensures all work meets accessibility, usability, cross-browser compatibility, and performance standards.
This position drives the front-end development, testing, customization, and maintenance of the library’s enterprise and open-source systems — including ModernCampus CMS, Omeka S, Confluence/Jira, WordPress, Ex Libris, Springshare, Primo, and the library’s Digital Asset Manager (Solphal). Responsibilities include implementing responsive, mobile-first design; conducting usability and accessibility testing; designing and developing templates; and using version control to manage code across projects.
The Web Developer serves as a liaison between library departments, faculty, steering groups, design and programming peers, and external vendors to deliver web solutions that are functional, performant, secure, and aligned with the Marriott Library’s Strategic Directions. May require web design and backend development experience. This role operates with moderate supervision and has latitude for independent judgment on projects of increasing complexity.
Responsibilities
Front-End Development
Build responsive, accessible web interfaces using that meet WCAG and University accessibility standards Convert design mockups into production code, ensuring technical feasibility and performance across devices Develop new user-facing features and maintain existing library web properties Integrate backend services and third-party APIs Identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and accessibility barriers
Accessibility Leadership
Serve as a subject matter expert on web accessibility standards and best practices Conduct accessibility audits of websites, applications, and digital …truncate…
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