Senior Web Architect (Remote)

Antioch University

Position Title: Senior Web Architect
(Remote)Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio (Remote)

Description: Position
Title: Senior Web Architect

Department: IT

Classification: Staff,
Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Administrative Applications 

Location: Remote from anywhere in the continental US, with the ability to travel to campuses and other
locations.

Compensation: Antioch University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package that
includes both direct and indirect pay. The compensation will be based on experience, education, knowledge, credentials, and a consideration
of the difficulty and complexity of the position. The starting salary rate for this position is $80,000.00.

Position
Summary

The Senior Web Architect is primarily responsible for creating the architecture that supports the networked
university. This professional will implement the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of back end and front end applications and
websites supporting the university’s mission and strategic goals. This highly skilled individual collaborates with various university
stakeholders to gather requirements, provide technical expertise, and ensure web solutions are innovative, user-friendly, accessible,
secure, and aligned with university standards and industry best practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead Web Development Efforts:

• Oversee and provide the design, development, and maintenance of complex web
  applications and websites. Incorporates new technologies.
• Provide architectural guidance for new web projects and the migration of
  existing features.
• Coordinate web functions, monitor web activities, incorporate new technologies, and enhance existing
  websites.
• Integrate and maintain cross-platform, multi-threaded software components that operate in the University network
  environment.
• Work with, integrate and manage 3rd party software where necessary.

Technical Expertise &
Development:

• Design, develop, and optimize server-side logic, APIs, and database structures to ensure high performance
  and reliability. Work with technologies such as .Net or JavaScript frameworks to build secure and scalable systems.
• Write and
  review object oriented code using various programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Python) and frameworks (e.g., React,
  Angular). (.NET and/or Colleague experience a plus)
• Design and implement complex web, data, and back-end systems.
• Perform
  data transformations, including cleaning, aggregating, and reformatting API responses or datasets to meet application and database
  requirements.
• Maintain security for university web applications and database interfaces.
• Create and maintain web pages,
  templates, and update existing content as necessary, ensuring consistency and University brand compliance.
• Run functionality tests,
  debug code, and troubleshoot issues to ensure high quality and optimal performance.

Project
Collaboration:

• Collaborate with designers, stakeholders, 3rd party consultants and other university teams on front-end
  tasks to implement user-facing features, ensuring seamless integration with back-end systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional
  teams to define requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Communicate effectively with clients and
  team members, including explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical individuals.

Documentation, Mentorship
& Staying Current:

• Write and maintain clear documentation for internal teams and external collaborators.
• Supervise and mentor junior web developers and other entry-level employees, providing guidance and fostering their skill
  development.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Continuously improve systems
  and processes university-wide.

Experience and QualificationsMinimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field, or equivalent
  experience.
• Experience: 7 years of experience in web development and back-end development, including experience in a senior or
  leadership role.

Technical Skills:

• Fluency in back-end languages such as PHP, C#, .NET,,
  etc.
• Basic front-end skills (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React) for occasional UI tasks.
• Proficiency in database
  management systems (e.g., SQL).
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Strong experience with
  third-party API integration (e.g., REST, GraphQL) and handling authentication, rate limits, and error responses.
• Proficiency in
  data transformation techniques, such as parsing JSON/XML and data mapping.
• Experience with service oriented architecture (SOA)
• Experience with content management systems

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and
  team player skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with diverse
  stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Project management skills, including the
  ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Attention to detail
  and a commitment to quality.

Supervision Received : Minimal supervision received

Supervision Exercised : No supervisory
responsibilities

Hours of Employment

This is a full-time position serving a national university. A work
schedule will be established in consultation with the supervisor.

Physical Requirements

The essential
functions represent the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Antioch University
reserves the right to change the duties of this position at any time.

Benefits Summary:

Voluntary
Health, dental and vision plan and flexible spending account options; employer retirement plan contribution of 6%; voluntary salary
deduction to a pre-tax or post-tax retirement account; employer paid life insurance and short term disability; voluntary supplemental life
insurance, long-term disability, accidental death/dismemberment, critical illness, and accident coverage plans; vacation accrues monthly (3
weeks from 0 – 5 years; 4 weeks after 6 years; carry-over allowed up to 3.75 days 0 – 5 years; up to 5 days, after 6 years and up); 12 days
per year sick leave (carry-over up to 65 days); 15 paid holidays; tuition remission for employees and dependents at Antioch University
campuses; and employee paid options with AFLAC, LegalShield, and Liberty Mutual. (This list is meant to be an informal summary of benefits.
Plan benefits and eligibility requirements are governed by the plan documents and University policies which will be made available upon
request).

To Apply

Please email a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of reference names and contact
information to [email protected]. In the subject line of the
email, please state Sr. Web Architect

NOTE: The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check.

Coalition for the Common Good (CCG) EEO Statement

The Coalition for
the Common Good provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national origin, disability status, genetics,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state or local laws in matters affecting employment or
in providing access to programs. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. The CCG complies with all state
and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act,
the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Inquiries should be addressed to the
Office of Human Resources or the Office of the General Counsel.

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