Job Title: Web UI Designer/Developer
PVN ID: RF-1708-002025
Category: Information Technology
Location: RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF C.U.N.Y.

Job Description

General Description

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Software Development or designee. In collaboration with the software development team, evaluates emerging technologies and best practices to formulate a strategic plan for implementing them into the department’s web development efforts and executes on it. The Web UI Designer/Developer is responsible for the layout, visual appearance and usability of RF website and applications. The incumbent stays current in web related technology and collaborates with other developers in developing and maintaining Web applications and their contents, prepares statistics, and conducts studies as required.

Other Duties

  • Designs Web User Interface and User Experience with focus on Usability and User centered Design;
  • Maintains organization’s look and feel of the website in conformance with its brand and identity;
  • Maintains the organization’s existing web sites;
  • Integrates new and emerging web technologies into current development methodologies;
  • Develops Web Standard compliant front-end code using HTML(5), CSS(3);
  • Proposes changes to Web Site and related systems;
  • Creates UI flows and information architecture based on application requirements;
  • Creates wireframes, comps, and prototypes and translates them to production ready front end code;
  • Develops web based applications that communicate with (RESTful or SOAP) APIs;
  • Performs Web Site software upgrades, configurations and maintenance;
  • Reviews statistics and monitor analytics;
  • Troubleshoots and debugs issues that arise with performance of web-applications;
  • Works closely with the Office of the President and Dept. of Communication on Web Site issues;
  • Aids in evaluation of website and recommends changes;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction or related field;
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Web UI Designer/Developer or equivalent;
  • Expertise with web technologies like: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (Core JavaScript and jQuery);
  • Demonstrable graphic design skills with portfolio of work;
  • Strong understanding of current web browser differences and standards;
  • Strong knowledge of Responsive and mobile first design methodologies;
  • Proficiency with Design-time tools such as Photoshop, Sketch, Illustrator, or Fireworks;
  • Proficiency with Web developer tools, such as Visual Studio, Brackets, Sublime Text, VS Code, Chrome developer tools and Firebug;
  • Proficiency developing against web services API (REST);
  • Knowledge of web architectures such as MVC, SPA and ASP.NET Web Forms;
  • Experience working with a SPA framework such as AngularJS or React;
  • Experience working within an Agile development process (Scrum, Kanban);
  • Familiarity with Team Foundation Version Control or other source control tools;
  • Exposure to Microsoft .NET, ASP.NET MVC, REST/SOAP Web API, C#, Visual Basic.NET, SQL Server, MYSQL, IIS, and/or a .NET based CMS such as Umbraco, DNN or Orchard;
  • Excellent problem solving skills;
  • Ability to interact with various levels of staff.

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
Systems and Information Services
Status
Full Time
Salary
Depends on Qualifications
Closing Date
Mar 19, 2018 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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