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Enterprise Application Services (IT/EAS) maintains the highest standards in providing a wide range of software solutions to units throughout the University. IT/EAS maintains software systems that support the University's core business as well as develops custom applications in partnership with DU departments to enhance services to our community. Our services range from consultation to implementation to continuous support of software solutions. Services include:

• Software implementation, support, and development
• Secure access to institutional information
• Database development and administration
• Data interfaces
• Document Management
• Workflow solutions
• Business Process analysis and improvements
• Consultation with DU departments on software development or purchase
• Data Warehouse administration, reporting, and data mining
• Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, and Dashboards
• Web, Intranet, and Mobile IT/EAS ensures the current and future software applications are efficient and effective, maintains an appropriate balance between leading-edge activities and core business processes, and provides appropriate information access and data security.

IT/EAS is responsible for all aspects of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Database Management, Data Warehouse administration, Information Analytics (BI), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, Learning Management System (LMS), Document Management, Workflow, and www.du.edu web development.

Position Summary

The Lead, Web Development reports to the Manager, Web, Mobile, and Application Development and typically performs the duties of a lead web developer, technical architect, and project manager for most projects in the Web Development team. This position is responsible for managing all major projects in the Web Development team as well as managing web developers for the successful and timely completion of projects. In partnership Division of Marketing and Communications and other areas within Information Technology, this position is responsible for promoting, maintaining, and enhancing the University's Drupal-based web infrastructure and ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Drupal development, a passion for web technologies, and the ability to lead a team of developers effectively.

Essential Functions

• Manage all technical aspects of the University's content management systems, Drupal, and WordPress.
• Design and implement new features and functionality within the University's web properties.
• Develop and maintain Drupal Themes & Modules.
• Establish and guide the website's architecture.
• Partner with mobile developers to ensure a device-responsive web design.
• Partner with digital accessibility specialist to ensure accessibility of the du.edu website and all microsites.
• Hire, coach, and mentor web developers.
• Manage third-party vendors to successfully complete large web development projects.
• Plan and implement backup and recovery strategies for web search appliances.
• Partner with web hosting vendor to manage a highly available web infrastructure.
• Implement secure coding principles and collaborate with Information Security team to make sure all website properties are secure and not vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
• Partner with Marketing and Communications and their web and digital experience team on all web development and enhancement projects and requests.

• Manage the complete project lifecycle: Initiation, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling. Effectively communicate project status with the direct supervisor and project owner. Supervisory Duties

• Web Developer II (2)

• Web Developer I (2) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior understanding and proficiency in web development and design.

• Good understanding of content management systems such as Drupal and WordPress.
• Knowledge of SQL, JSON, PHP, XML, HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• General understanding of distributed computing architectures, e.g. Client/Server, Internet/Intranet, enterprise application systems & platforms.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business correspondence, policies, and technical procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in various situations
• Ability to utilize general mathematical concepts. Ability to apply concepts and analyze relevant data.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form. Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of work. Ability to take a sliver of a problem statement and ultimately design a solution.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Should be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Effective facilitation skills. Should be able to facilitate group discussions.
• Ability to be action-orientated. Should be able to follow up on feedback to ensure positive outcomes.
• Attention to detail is critical. Required Qualifications