Web Applications Developer II

UCF’s Digital Strategy & Web Applications team seeks applicants for a Web Applications Developer II. This role is a key contributor in designing, building, and maintaining websites and digital experiences that support university‑wide marketing and communications. The Developer II will play an important part in the ongoing UCF.edu redesign and will create modern, accessible solutions using HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, WordPress/Gutenberg, and cloud platforms such as Azure and AWS. The developer will work closely with designers, marketers, IT partners, and campus stakeholders to deliver high‑quality, scalable digital products that reflect UCF’s brand and user‑experience standards.

The ideal candidate is a creative and adaptable web professional who thrives in dynamic environments, especially during major transformation initiatives. They bring innovative ideas to life while working within the requirements of a regulated industry, ensuring solutions remain compliant, accessible, and consistent with UCF's brand. They have experience building engaging, customer‑focused digital experiences and feel comfortable balancing visual design, usability, and technical development. They can own projects from concept through launch, collaborate effectively across teams, and stay current with emerging tools like AI, to support troubleshooting and rapid prototyping.

Responsibilities:

• Lead visual and front‑end design efforts, using tools like Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as Bootstrap, React, and Angular.

• Design, develop, test, and maintain websites, web applications, integrations, and digital experiences using modern front‑end and back‑end technologies.

• Create accessible, standards‑based, and scalable code that meets WCAG/508 compliance and supports UCF’s marketing and communications needs.

• Collaborate with designers, marketers, IT teams, and vendors to plan projects, document processes, and optimize CMS, CRM, and infrastructure systems.

• Manage and enhance primary web properties, overseeing code quality, structure, SEO, structured data, media, and performance in an agile, collaborative environment.

• Develop and support APIs and web‑service integrations that connect websites with other data systems and enhance dynamic content delivery.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to micro‑applications, personalized experiences, and AI‑assisted troubleshooting or rapid solutioning.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years of relevant work experience in lieu of degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing modern, responsive digital experiences using front‑end frameworks such as React, Angular, and WordPress/Gutenberg.

• Strong visual and front‑end design skills, with proficiency in tools like Figma, Photoshop, and Illustrator to create polished, on‑brand interfaces.

• Background supporting enterprise‑level or customer‑focused websites, ideally within higher education, agency settings, or other regulated industries.

• Experience working with cloud technologies, such as Azure or AWS, to build or maintain modern web applications, prototypes, or integrations.

• Commitment to accessibility and usability, including familiarity with WCAG and Section 508 compliance standards.

• Ability to develop APIs or integrate data‑driven components to support dynamic content and enhance system‑to‑system connections.

• Ability to leverage AI tools to troubleshoot issues, streamline workflows, or rapidly generate solutions for web development challenges.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?  

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers: 

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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