Front-End Web Developer

Quick Facts

• Role: Front-End Web Developer (Web Developers – Front-End)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 am–5 pm (hybrid)

• Focus: Front-end development, accessibility, usability, performance, and integration

Description

Reporting to the Assistant Head of User Experience and Web Development, the Web Developer builds and maintains library websites and web application interfaces. The role converts design mockups into production code, builds user-facing tools and features, integrates third-party APIs, and ensures accessibility (WCAG), usability, cross-browser compatibility, and performance standards. Work includes front-end development, testing, customization, and maintenance of enterprise and open-source web platforms.

Responsibilities

Front-End Development

• Build responsive, accessible web interfaces aligned with WCAG and university accessibility standards

• Convert design mockups into production code with performance across devices

• Develop and maintain user-facing features for 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 and prioritize remediation; recommend implementation approaches

• Evaluate third-party applications for accessibility compliance

• Collaborate with QA and stakeholders to test and validate compliance

Maintenance & Support

• Support and maintain enterprise systems including WordPress, Jira, Confluence, Primo, LibApps, OmekaS, and ModernCampus

• Provide training on accessibility standards and content management systems/custom tools

• Maintain documentation

• Implement SEO features and collaborate with system administrators

Design & User Experience

• Deliver web design from concept through implementation

• Apply inclusive design principles

• Conduct user research, evaluate feedback, and iterate on web applications

• Develop and maintain design systems

Benefits

Benefited staff position (details not provided in the posting).

Requirements

• 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience

• Level II: Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years, or Master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related experience

• Level III: Bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years, or Master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related experience

• Experience with library enterprise systems is preferred