How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations.

Job Summary

For over 25 years, the Ross IT Department has partnered with our customers to create innovative solutions. We provide Ross with a competitive technology edge, and manage an application ecosystem that provides classroom and Admissions process support, network and A/V Infrastructure management, and data services for our students, faculty, and staff.

At Ross, you will work in multiple areas of code development, from data architecture to implementation and support, not just on a limited facet of a larger system. You will get to understand the how and why of enterprise decision-making as it relates to code systems. You will get to work in a collaborative yet energizing environment with access to training resources and expert support. Learn more about us HERE.

This role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI, 2 days per week. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email [email protected].

What You'll Do

The Web Programmer/Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing web applications, focusing strongly on Content Management Systems (CMS) such as WordPress and Drupal. You will support the Ross School of Business' iMpact Web Portal, ensuring high availability, performance, and user satisfaction.

You will report to the Director of Application Services.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan
or a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Flexible Work Program
Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Responsibilities*

WordPress and CMS Development (50%)

Design (UI-UX), develop (code), and maintain web applications focusing on WordPress, Drupal, and other open-source CMS platforms.
Develop custom plugins, themes, and modules to meet business needs.
Manage and maintain WordPress configurations, plug-ins, and templates while ensuring system performance and security.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and design technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and implement best UI/UX design practices.
Support content managers with training and troubleshooting.

Application Programming and System Analysis (20%)

Analyze business needs and functional requirements to develop or modify moderately complex web applications.
Design, code, test, and debug applications, ensuring system optimization and security.
Develop and configure methods to use AI tools for departmental and end-user applications.
Develop APIs and integrations with external systems and databases to ensure seamless functionality.
Monitor system performance and conduct regular audits for optimization and error detection.
Configure, manage and troubleshoot eCommerce solutions (Cybersourse) integrated with Ross School's systems.
Support end-users in configuring eCommerce-enabled sites.

Server Architecture and DevOps Management (20%)

Manage and configure web hosting environments with Git deployment processes.
Collaborate with the central campus IT and external hosting vendors to manage web hosting environments' security, reliability, and scalability.
Implement DevOps methodologies to enhance system efficiency, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Technical Training, Documentation, and Collaboration (10%)

Document system configurations, application code, and development processes to ensure ongoing support and future maintenance.
Collaborate with graphic web designers, Ross IT team members, and other stakeholders to enhance web solutions.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3+ years of experience building and managing web applications.
Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS with strong expertise in WordPress development.
Experience with PHP, .NET (C#), React, Node.js, and Python for web application development.
Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, web standards, and accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA).
Familiarity with relational databases such as MSSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and DevOps methodologies.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Salary Information

The general salary range for this position is $66,900 - $86,350. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.