Web Developer

Job description / Role

Job Description
* Primary coordinator for web content area.
* Enables the appropriate content owners provide the needed content in a timely manner.
* Monitor and maintain the web site for content currency and standards adherence.
* Manage and coordinate training in web technologies and relevant topics for content managers, faculty and staff.
* Develop and maintain primary manuals and documentation of the web team.
* Makes recommendations to Web Services Team Lead, Custom Apps Team lead and Banner Team Lead regarding design issues upgrades, and security relating to Internet and Intranet presents.
* Monitors web use, server performance, network performance, and web accessibility.
* Assists in the plans and development of systems for the carrying out of annual tasks such as the Implementation Plan.
* Web team's lead trainer for new web technologies.
* Supervise and coordinate the work of members of the temporary pool, interns and/or volunteers.
* Researches and makes sure recommendations for changes on software, hardware and system to continually enhance web services for both members and end-users.
* Respond to inquiries and complaints from users about the web services.
* Attends seminars and workshops, reads professional journals, and otherwise stays abreast of changing technology.
* Make recommendations for improving web development work flow.
* Help establish university web policies and standards
* Maintain, respect, and protect the confidentiality of information held within, or transferred across, the university's computer and communication resources in any format
* Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Qualification
* Strong knowledge of W3C standards, current browser technology, and search engines.
* Extensive experience with HTML, a standard Web site creation software program (such as MS FrontPage)
* Skills in JavaScript, XML, Active Server Pages (ASP), VBScript, and DHTML are highly desirable.
* Skills in other server-side and client-side web languages such as PHP, C++, Java, Perl, SGML, ColdFusion, ActiveX, etc. would also be valuable.
* Skills in Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Fireworks or similar design software are required.
* Bachelors Degree required, preferably in computer science or related field
* 3 years of experience in web development.

Preferred Qualification
* Bachelors Degree required, preferably in computer science or related field

Expected Skills/Rank/Experience
* 3 years of experience in web development.

About the Company

Founded in 1976 by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, UAEU is a comprehensive, research-intensive university enrolling about 14,000 Emirati and international students. As the UAE’s flagship university, UAEU offers a full range of accredited, high-quality graduate and undergraduate programs through nine Colleges: Business and Economics; Education; Engineering; Food and Agriculture; Humanities and Social Sciences; IT; Law; Medicine and Health Sciences; and Science. With a distinguished international faculty, state-of-the art new campus, and full range of student support services, UAEU offers a living-learning environment that is unmatched in the UAE.

As a research-intensive university of international stature, UAEU works with its partners in industry to provide research solutions to challenges faced by the nation, the region, and the world. The University has established research centers of strategic importance to the country and the region which are advancing knowledge in critical areas ranging from water resources to cancer treatments. UAEU is currently ranked the number one research university in the GCC, number two in the Arab World, and #370 globally.

UAEU’s academic programs have been developed in partnership with employers, so our graduates are in high demand. UAEU alumni hold key positions in industry, commerce, and government throughout the region. Our continuing investments in facilities, services, and staff ensure that UAEU will continue to serve as a model of innovation and excellence.