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Minimum requirements
Education
& Experience:
A
bachelor's degree and five years of increasingly technical work experience, or
a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:
We’re
looking for candidates with deep expertise in:
- Component-oriented
development using React/Gatsby/Angular/Web Components/Polymer or
equivalent, and Node.
- Mobile-first
and responsive design principles using front-end frameworks that rely on
ES6/9, SASS, and grid systems and balancing progressive enhancement and
graceful degradation.
- WCAG
2.0 AA web accessibility standards, including the use of semantic HTML and
ARIA.
- Developing
websites using open source tools (Drupal 8, WordPress), languages,
libraries, and standards-compliant code.
- Drupal
8’s theme layer and the Twig templating system.
- Git
and feature/branch workflows.
- Creating
and fixing HTML, CSS, SASS/SCSS, and Javascript.
- Working
with REST APIs, JSON and SOAP and build tools and package managers, such
as Yarn and Webpack or similar.
Other
abilities include:
- Ability
to work well under pressure with multiple projects in a highly
collaborative environment.
- Ability
to interact positively with and build consensus among a diverse group of
colleagues, clients, and senior leadership.
- Familiarity
with browser devices and platform differences and idiosyncrasies, and
ability to develop workarounds to accommodate specialized user/client
needs and device platforms.
- PHP
experience beneficial but not required.
Certifications
and Licenses:
Physical
requirements
- Frequently
sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and grasp lightly/fine
manipulation and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally
stand/walk, write by hand.
- Rarely use a telephone, kneel,
crawl, climb ladders, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulder,
grasp forcefully.
Consistent
with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable
accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to
perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Working
conditions
- Travel locally and
cross-university.
Work
standards
- When
conducting university business, must comply with the California Vehicle
Code and Stanford University driving requirements.
- Interpersonal
Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and
clients and with external organizations.
- Promote
Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and
value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe
behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply
with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not
limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the
University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .
Stanford
is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is
committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We’re
located in Redwood City. Our new Stanford Redwood City campus is open and brings together
2,700 staff in a collaborative environment that reflects Stanford’s culture and
mission. The campus offers amenities such as onsite cafes and a dining
pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare
center. As part of our telecommute options, we have Stanford locations in San
Francisco, Newark and San Jose and a supportive work-anywhere program for our
Bay Area staff.
Why Stanford is for You
Imagine a
world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through
first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford
University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting
this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven
to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom
to grow. We
offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a
course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or
global leader speak.
- A
caring culture. We
provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care
resources.
- A
healthier you.
Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes
at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health
care benefits.
- Discovery
and fun.
Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter
programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
How to Apply
We invite
you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be
considered, please submit your résumé and a cover letter along with your online
application.