Web Developer

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Web Developer designing, developing, and maintaining web applications at Rice University's GSCS. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $73,326 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDrupalJavaScriptOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge web applications that meet the need of our programs and exceed their expectations
Working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly solutions that drive business growth and success
Performing special projects upon request and, on occasion, providing guidance to others at the school.
Ensuring high quality and consistent look and feel across multiple devices and browsers
Optimizing the display of original online content, and collaborating with content manager to produce animated gifs, static buttons, and email and landing pages
Working with site architects to develop and document functional specifications based on requirements gathered from stakeholders
Providing technical expertise in front- and back-end web development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Two (2) years of related professional experience in web development
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to develop web content management systems
Demonstrated ability to develop complex websites and web applications using open source tools, languages, libraries, and current standards-compliant code
Knowledge of web content development and cloud services
Expert level knowledge of front-end development languages and ability to hand code HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Solid understanding of web standards and usability methods
Expert knowledge of content management systems, such as Drupal, including the ability to perform standard installation and configuration
Demonstrated ability to write, compile, test, debug, and deploy software
Knowledge of web analytics tools and related analyses
Ability to design and manage relational databases
Ability to design and implement web services
Ability to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group of colleagues, clients, and senior leadership
Four (4) years of demonstrated experience in both front and back-end web development
Proficiency with command line tools, such as Terminal Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of CSS and/or JavaScript
Experience developing and managing content within an LMS such as Canvas.
Proficiency with GitHub, Snowflake, and Google Apps

Benefits

Comp & perks

Rice University HR | Benefits: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/benefits-overview

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Hard Skills & Tools

web developmentHTMLCSSJavaScriptcontent management systemsrelational databasesweb servicesweb analyticsopen source toolssoftware deployment

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationguidanceconsensus building

Certifications

Bachelor's degree