Web Developer

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

Web Developer for the Kinder Institute creating and maintaining high-performance web applications. Collaborating in a hybrid role, primarily focusing on front-end with UX/UI expertise.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $82,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in front-end web development with strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like VueJS and ReactJS. Proficient in UX/UI design, project management, and advanced statistical analysis, with a solid understanding of back-end processes and data management.

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HTMLCSSJavaScriptVueJSReactJS

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Hard Skills

Web DevelopmentUX/UI DesignStatistical AnalysisData ManagementAgile MethodologyBackend APIsJSONVersion ControlData VisualizationContainerized Applications

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProject ManagementAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

GitHubAmazon Web ServicesArcGIS OnlineTableauPowerBI

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityPrivacy RisksWeb Survey TechnologyETL ProcessAgentic AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDrupalDynamoDBETLJavaScriptPythonReactSCSSTableauVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the creation and maintenance of websites for the Kinder Institute.
Responsible for the design, build, and implementation of new, high-quality, high-performance web-based applications and tools.
Primarily work on front-end processes.
Expected to have a strong UX/UI background, but should possess some back-end knowledge and skills, or be willing to develop them.
Serve as an advisory-capacity operational partner supporting research centers and institutional enablement teams (IETs).
Help structure work, coordinate across teams, support compliance and process follow-through, maintain project visibility, and improve execution across KIUR initiatives.
Prepare, coordinate, document, and advise, but not replace leader-level authority, strategic ownership, or formal supervisory responsibility.
Excel in advanced statistical analysis, research methodologies, and data management, with strong communication and project management skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year for year basis may be substituted
Two or more (2+) years of experience in web development
In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted
Programming skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python
Experience with JavaScript frameworks (especially VueJS, ReactJS)
Experience with backend APIs/HTTP web services and working with JSON or XML formatted data
Experience with GitHub and version control
General understanding of the Agile methodology
General understanding of Information Security and Privacy risks and the methods to mitigate those risks
Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and priorities, working on a team or independently
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and adaptable to change
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
Preferences
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related technical discipline
Experience with Amazon Web Services (especially serverless services; DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, Lambda)
Experience with creating a custom CSS theme library using Tailwind, Sass, or vanilla CSS
Experience with ArcGIS Online, Experience builder, ArcGIS StoryMap, and ArcGIS Survey123
Experience with web survey concepts and technology (e.g., Qualtrics)
Experience with data visualization software and packages (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI, MapLibre, etc.)
Experience with relational and non-relational databases
Experience with containerized applications, Knowledge of data pipeline, ETL process
Experience with the responsible use of Agentic AI in web development
Experience with Drupal and Content Management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional Travel
Periodical evening and or weekend work as needed