Web Developer

Franklin University, a private not-for-profit institution located in Columbus, Ohio has the need for a full-time Hybrid Front-End/Back-End Web Developer.  The primary responsibilities of this position are for the design, development, and maintenance of vertically aligned, complete features in our custom desktop and mobile web applications.  Responsibilities include creation of focused, user centered interfaces, from brainstorming to programming, creation of back-end business logic, including server side programming and database construction, and integration work between these two layers of application architecture.  The ideal candidate will possess a highly refined sense of graphical design and user experience as well as mastery of software engineering principles and practices.  A portfolio of previous work is required.  The selected individual will be part of an on call rotation one week per month providing Tier II support.

This position requires someone with a Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in computer science, web design, or related area, or the equivalent through a combination of education and work experience and two to five years’ experience as a designer or developer in a multimedia or information technology environment.  We seek someone with advanced working knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Jquery, AJAX, Java, Hibernate, and mySQL.  In addition, the selected individual must have working knowledge of interface design and coding for mobile devices, be able to clearly communicate ideas and concepts and have highly developed decision making, analytical and problem solving skills.    We prefer someone who can proactively identify and remedy issues or gaps in design at a conceptual level with strong knowledge of current and emerging web technologies, usage, and best practices.  Experience with responsive web design and in an Agile environment is a plus.

Founded in 1902 and based in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin University is busy executing a strategic plan to expand educational opportunity to ever greater numbers of students across the country and around the world.  Franklin currently offers 34 undergraduate majors and five graduate programs  and teaches classes at four locations in Ohio and a location in Indianapolis as well as online.  In addition, Franklin’s MBA Program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program, free parking, free undergraduate tuition for employees and immediate family members, and graduate tuition assistance for full-time employees.

Qualified candidates may email a cover letter with salary requirements and a resume as a MS Word attachment titled “Web Developer Hybrid Front-End/Back End” to resume@franklin.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer