University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Web Developer, Penn Arts & Sciences
Job Profile Title
Application Developer B
Job Description Summary
The Web Developer will join a team that conceptualizes, designs, and builds websites at Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences. This is an entry-level position suited for candidates who have foundational experience with web development, content management systems, and basic command-line workflows. The best candidates will demonstrate a willingness to learn, a curiosity about modern web technologies, and the ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Job Description
The Web Developer will assist with content management system site building, basic theming, and the maintenance of git-managed code repositories. This position requires foundational web development skills, familiarity with Drupal or a comparable CMS, and the ability to work effectively with command-line tools including Git and Composer. Working under the Web Team leader, the Web Developer will participate in various phases of the website development process, including site building, content entry, QA testing, and ongoing maintenance tasks.
Assist in the development, migration, deployment, and maintenance of CMS-based websites
Perform site-building tasks in Drupal, including content type configuration, views, and basic module management
Use Git for version control, including committing changes, working with branches, and submitting pull requests
Use Composer to manage Drupal dependencies and module updates under supervision
Participate in QA testing and help identify and report bugs prior to and after launch
Assist with training and technical support for content editors and stakeholders
Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of websites in production, including responding to bug reports and collecting feature requests for consideration under school-based Web governance
Maintain and grow skills in HTML, CSS, Drupal, and related web technologies, including accessible web design principles and WCAG 2.2 standards
Participate in team meetings, project planning, and discovery sessions with stakeholders
Required:
Bachelors degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Familiarity with Drupal or another CMS, including basic site building and content management
Working knowledge of HTML5 and CSS, including an understanding of responsive design principles
Ability to use the command line for basic development tasks (e.g., running scripts, navigating directories, executing commands)
Basic experience with Git, including cloning repositories, committing and pushing changes, and working with branches
Familiarity with Composer or similar dependency management tools
Ability to communicate clearly with team members and stakeholders about technical tasks and progress
Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies independently
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred:
Experience with a local development environment such as Lando or Docksal
Familiarity with Drush or other Drupal command-line utilities
Exposure to PHP or another server-side scripting language
Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2)
Experience with the Pantheon hosting platform
Basic familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts and AWS services such as S3, EC2, or CloudFront
Experience in a higher education or non-profit context
Familiarity with Twig templating or other CMS theming systems
Understanding of basic web performance and caching concepts
- For consideration, please submit a cover letter as well as a resume in the CV section of your application. You can upload multiple documents to the "Resume/CV" section.
This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Arts and Sciences
Pay Range
$62,067.00 - $81,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
