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The Digital Learning Development team within UITS Enterprise Applications encompasses a team-based work environment in which we support elearning solutions across Indiana University (IU). The developers in the DLD team collaborate with instructional designers, technologists, and IU faculty to design, build, and enhance online instructional experiences that meet accessibility standards and leverage best practices in instructional design. Team members often work in distributed environments, collaborating across campuses in Bloomington, Indianapolis, and beyond.
Job Summary
Department Specific Responsibilities

• Provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop web-based solutions that are integral to the core mission of student success at Indiana University.
• Works in partnership with IU faculty, instructional designers/technologists, and LMS administrators.
• Plays a crucial role in the design, development, and deployment of web applications that integrate with the IU eLearning ecosystem.

General Responsibilities

• Develops high-performing websites and web applications, including building and implementing back-end (APIs, databases) and front end (interfaces, web-based tools) solutions.
• Consults with stakeholders and/or web administrator to review existing websites/webpages; develops new functionality and/or codes necessary web changes.
• Develops data structures, web tools and programs while taking into consideration multi-browser and mobile compatibility and performance.
• Documents website and web application development efforts (changes, new functionality, issue/problem resolution).
• Tests website and web application performance and functionality, performs quality assurance checks, and fixes bugs accordingly.
• Acts as a liaison between design/creative teams and stakeholders to ensure optimum functionality, performance, accessibility, scalability, and security of websites and web applications.
• Ensures that all protocols used in the development and maintenance of websites are up to date and compliant with university policies and standards; researches and stays up-to-date on new industry web standards, emerging media technology, UX/UI design/philosophy, and accessibility standards.

Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required

• Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science or related field.)

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required

• 2 years of full stack web development or related experience.

SKILLS
Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Ability to audit and perform updates to developed code systems and projects.
• Ability to contribute to related file repositories and communicate with peers to ensure project success.
• Strong understanding of related policy and standards.
• Strong ability to read and write code in HTML,CSS, JS.
• Ability to work on developed common JS frameworks and consult on UX related projects.
• Ability to integrate advanced protocol interfaces (API).
• Strong ability to code in logical dynamic language.
• Ability to write complex relational database schema.
• Ability to audit and develop systems of applications.

Preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency in back-end application development; experience with MVC frameworks, PHP/Laravel preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in modern front-end development frameworks such as Angular, Vue, or similar.
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript/jQuery.
• Experience with cloud-based application deployment, such as AWS, GCP, or similar.
• Experience with containerized applications (Docker).
• Experience in the design, development, and consumption of REST APIs.
• Latest HTML5/CSS/JS web development techniques including responsive and mobile-first design.
• Experience working with Learning Management Systems, particularly Canvas.
• Knowledge of IMS Global initiatives, such Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI), Question and Test Interoperability (QTI), Caliper Analytics, etc.
• Experience integrating AI-based web application features; familiar with the use of AI assistance in coding practices.
• Prior development of browser-based interactive activities and/or games.
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite.
• HTML5 frameworks such as Rivet, Bootstrap, Foundation, or similar.

Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana or Indianapolis, Indiana.
This position is eligible for remote work, subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .
Job Classification
Career Level: Career
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Information Technology
Job Family: Web Admin, Design, & Develop
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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