Job Description

Department Information
Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) encompass a team-based work environment in which we support online instruction and learning across the Indiana University (IU) system. The TLT team includes instructional designers, technologists, and developers who collaborate to design, build, and enhance online courses 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
This role within UITS Teaching and Learning Technologies provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop web-based solutions that are integral to the core mission of student success at Indiana University. Working in partnership with IU faculty, instructional designers/technologists, and LMS administrators, this position will play a crucial role in the design, development, and deployment of web applications that integrate with the IU eLearning ecosystem.

General Responsibilities

Develops high-performing eLearning 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 web applications; 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 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

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.
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.
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.