Web Developer

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Academy of Art University is seeking an experienced Web Developer to develop and maintain responsive WordPress websites for the University. This is a Full-Time, Fully Remote position working under the direction of the Associate Vice President, Website Development & Digital Marketing.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Customize various WordPress themes and plugins to meet project requirements.
• Ensure website performance, speed, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and perform testing to resolve website issues.
• Suggest viable solutions to resolve issues with existing software and web properties.
• Implement fixes and modifications to front end code.
• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and other developers.
• Maintain up-to-date records of issues with existing code and propose potential improvements.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Implement SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.
• Assist other developers in planning, implementation, and maintenance of marketing automation and other marketing technology.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of proven experience with WordPress development.
• Expertise in front-end technologies including Twig, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
• Familiarity with PHP and MySQL.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles.
• Understanding of REST APIs and third-party integrations.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and optimizing SEO strategies.
• Working knowledge of FormAssembly.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with web hosting environments and domain management.

Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000 annually based on experience and location

This position works PST Hours

Application Deadline: June 23, 2025

Benefits:
Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program. The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester.

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Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.