Web Application Developer

Job Profile

Applications Developer 2

IT Applications

Full time

$70,000.00 USD Annual

11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

The Web Application Developer drives the evolution of Thunderbird School of Global Management's digital presence. This role oversees Thunderbird's Drupal environment, designing, developing, enhancing and maintaining web applications and sites to ensure they are secure, scalable, and aligned with brand and university standards.

Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, the developer ensures content, tools and functionality reflect best practices while delivering a seamless, user‑focused experience. Through expert application of UX/UI principles, this position strengthens Thunderbird’s web presence and engagement across its global community.

This role fosters strong relationships across Thunderbird/ASU to ensure alignment with web standards and brand guidelines, collaborating closely with the Branding and Communications team to achieve shared objectives.

A successful candidate has a passion for web editing, design and development, and the ability to thrive in a high‑energy environment, seeking an opportunity to develop and advance a career within web development, marketing and communications on a diverse and innovative team.

$66,200 – $70,000; to be commensurate with education and experience.

• Develops web forms, templates, database‑driven web pages, new web tools and dynamic areas within web pages designed to enhance, sustain and support ideas and vision of the area in compliance with established styles and standards.
• Provides technical consultative suggestions and recommendations to users for continued enhancements to web content and informational areas.
• Works closely with users to understand requirements, security needs; develops and presents initial design ideas and associated tools, tests functionality to ensure objectives are achieved; integrates user‑developed content.
• Identifies and troubleshoots errors and/or problems with web‑based applications; works collaboratively with involved stakeholders to facilitate timely resolution; escalates as appropriate.
• Participate as either leader or team member in a wide variety of projects to develop and improve routine procedures through use of innovative and technology supported solutions; prepare associated documentation and end‑user training.
• Remains abreast of technology directions, initiatives and trends within scope of expertise to provide ideas, guidance and recommendations.
• Provides technical support in the production of multimedia‑based layouts, graphics, animations, video and sound; designs web interfaces and develops layout design/content; selects illustrative materials for use ensuring consistency, accuracy and compliance with all standards.
• Works closely with other members of the Branding and Communications, Student Recruitment and Executive Education teams to support website environment, while meeting brand and messaging standards.
• Reviews changes within subject areas; drives content, look and functionality changes targeted to improve/enhance web pages.
• Serves as principal contact for external vendors related to Drupal web environment.
• May interface with executive‑level staff and other university personnel.
• Translate complex ideas into visually appealing, accessible designs, catering to Thunderbird’s diverse, international audience.
• Collaborate with graphic designer to implement enhancements on Thunderbird landing pages and web environment that enhance accessibility, improve user experience, increase engagement, and drive conversions.
• Strong work ethic, professional attitude, and a desire to excel within a start‑up environment.
• Ability to demonstrate extreme level of professionalism with agencies, internal team members and external collaborators.
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