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Front End & UX/UI Developer
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Position Number: 5683379
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Front End & UX/UI Developer

About the Opportunity

Summary

Northeastern University's award-winning communications operation is looking for a Front End & UX/UI Developer to join a team of creative storytellers, including designers, developers, news reporters, multimedia, social media, and media relation specialists. If you love storytelling, design, UI/UX, typography, and being part of a team of creative writers, designers, developers, social media and multimedia producers, you'll love being part of our team. We're looking for a forward-thinking Front End & UX/UI Developer to join our development team supporting our web-based projects. This individual must have a strong track record of using PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to build robust websites, as well as demonstrated skills in designing and implementing site components and page layouts. Familiarity in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, or Adobe Illustrator is a must. Experience utilizing Gutenberg blocks to build WordPress sites is a plus.

You'll be joining a curious, innovative and hard-working team of journalists, editors, media relations professionals, and social media producers who love creativity and collaboration. We value those who solve problems, bring ideas and are not afraid to experiment. We also value those who take responsibility for managing their own time and projects without missing deadlines.

The position is based on the Boston campus with the option of one remote day per week.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
3-5 years of experience in web design and development
In-depth knowledge of front-end technologies including PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
Skilled in designing attractive and accessible components in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Understanding of what makes a good user experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience in effectively leveraging content management systems
Comfortable with code-versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial, or SVN
Solid understanding of website architecture and aesthetics
Experience in higher education is not needed, nor it is desired

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

In-depth knowledge of front-end technologies including PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS
Skilled in designing attractive and accessible components in tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch
Understanding of what makes a good user experience
Good communication skills
Experience in effectively leveraging content management systems
Comfortable with code-versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial, or SVN
Solid understanding of website architecture and aesthetics

Position Type

Information Technology

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Front-End---UX-UI-Developer_R128840