Senior Web Platform Engineer
Core
Technical lead and co-owner of Advancement's web platforms, websites, and web applications, responsible for development, administration, reliability, security, and long-term supportability.
Role type
Senior IC web platform engineer (technical lead)
Builds
Alumni Weekend, University Magazine, campaign websites, and external-facing digital resources for alumni and constituents
Domain
Higher education fundraising and digital engagement
Required skills
back-end web development, platform administration, architecture design, API integration, security management, release management, accessibility compliance, vendor management, technical documentation, incident resolution
Preferred skills
AI and automation evaluation, emerging technology experimentation, performance optimization
Technologies
WordPress, Drupal, APIs, analytics tools, tagging systems
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain back-end of websites and web applications; establish and maintain architecture and development standards; manage the lifecycle of web platforms including upgrades and technical debt; build and maintain integrations with university systems; ensure platforms meet accessibility, security, and performance standards; lead testing, deployment, and production implementation; maintain platform reliability and incident resolution procedures; evaluate emerging technologies for platform improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities