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Senior Web Developer, Digital Communications

Chicago, IL, USFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Senior front-end technical lead for digital communications experiences, websites, and email marketing within a university advancement team.

Role type

Senior IC web developer (front-end)

Builds

CMS-based websites, digital experiences, and HTML email templates

Domain

Higher Education / Digital Marketing

Required skills

HTML, CMS (Drupal, WordPress), responsive design, accessibility standards, project management, technical leadership, code review, cross-browser compatibility

Preferred skills

Computer science degree, 5+ years CMS/web development experience

Technologies

Drupal, WordPress

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains CMS-based websites and digital experiences; Provides senior-level technical leadership and mentorship to developers; Develops and maintains HTML email templates; Partners with designers and marketers to translate creative goals into technical solutions; Establishes development standards and coding practices; Manages project scope, timelines, and stakeholder communications.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership