Front-End Web Developer

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

Front-end developer building and maintaining University of Toronto alumni and donor engagement websites and applications. Developing accessible platforms with JavaScript, Vue.js, PHP, Laravel, WordPress, and MySQL.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$67,916 - CA$86,855 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in website development and technical support, with expertise in PHP, WordPress, and MySQL. Capable of designing and maintaining digital platforms while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and effective user engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PHP DevelopmentWordPress Custom Theme DevelopmentMySQL Database DesignGoogle Analytics ReportingWCAG 2.0 Compliance

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Hard Skills

PHPWordPressMySQLJavaScriptJQueryVue.jsCSSBootstrapLaravelREST APIs

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingAdaptabilityCooperationDiligenceMultitasking

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopGoogle Tag ManagerLooker StudioLuminate OnlineGutenberg Blocks

Industry Keywords

Digital PlatformsWebsite DevelopmentTechnical SupportAccessibility StandardsClient/Server Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

BootstrapJavaScriptjQueryLAMPLaravelMySQLPHPVue.jsWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing, maintaining, and deploying digital platforms, related systems, and email communications supporting alumni and donor engagement
Build and maintain websites
Configure website hosting platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve website performance issues
Design, test, and modify programming code
Analyze user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
Evaluate programming code for validity, compatibility, and compliance with standards
Generate reports on status, operation, and software maintenance
Conduct needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements
Support management and maintenance of existing digital properties, including the University’s donate platform and website ecosystem
Collaborate with web developers and designers to meet accessibility, branding, and safety standards
Provide training, documentation, and code reviews for other web developers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, web development, or related field, formal training in web development, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three years in a website development and technical support role for a large organization
Experience coding custom WordPress themes from scratch using Gutenberg Blocks
Experience building landing pages and microsites and configuring APIs on Luminate Online
Experience with MySQL and designing schemas for small applications
Experience with Git or similar source control
Experience with Adobe Photoshop
Experience designing and developing to WCAG 2.0 Level 2 standard as per AODA Communications and Information Standards
Experience pulling Google Analytics reports and setting up Looker Studio dashboards
Proficiency in PHP and WordPress
Experience with Laravel unit testing and manual/automated testing
Comprehensive knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js, CSS, Bootstrap, and HTML
Knowledge of MVC-based frameworks, including Laravel backend and Vue.js frontend
Knowledge of REST-based APIs and Luminate Online’s donation API
Thorough understanding of web-based client/server technologies in a LAMP environment
Database design and construction skills using MySQL and schema creation in Laravel
Deep knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio
Adaptable, approachable, cooperative, diligent, able to multitask, and a problem solver

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual step progression in salary to a maximum of $86,855
Budget - Continuing appointment
Diversity Survey is voluntary and confidential
Workplace accommodations available during the application and hiring process