Web Developer III

For more than 75 years, the University of Southern California has been working to ensure that people of every age and from every circumstance can live life to the fullest. Throughout the decades, Trojans near and far have advanced the profession of occupational therapy and the research discipline of occupational science. Today, the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy proudly carries this legacy forward as we aim to improve the quality of life of people and communities across the world.

We have a shared purpose here at USC Chan. Together, our researchers, educators, clinicians, students and alumni are dedicated to optimizing the engagement of people — especially those with disability, injury, illness, unhealthy lifestyles or chronic conditions — in the ordinary and extraordinary activities of life.

The USC Occupational Therapy Division is seeking a skilled Web Developer III to lead the design, development, and implementation of front-end and back-end web software. This role involves ensuring website functionality, security, and user experience while guiding junior staff and collaborating across teams. The Web Developer III is a key player in driving web-based innovations and maintaining USC’s standards for technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development efforts and provide architectural guidance for migrating existing features to the web-based platform.
• Establish project plans, schedules, and staffing requirements; monitor progress and deliver status reports.
• Design and implement complex web systems independently, conducting object-oriented analysis as needed.
• Communicate and enforce web-based best practices, design patterns, and usability standards.
• Resolve technical issues, address bugs, and update content, including creating graphics and multimedia as needed.
• Implement protocols for website security and ensure system stability.
• Stay updated on new web technologies, contributing innovative solutions and sharing knowledge with the team.
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years in web development with experience in both front-end and back-end design.
• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, web servers, content management systems, search engine optimization, and usability engineering.
• Ability to guide junior staff and collaborate across departments.

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The annual salary range for this position is $102,576.72 - 120,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. 

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined work experience and education as equivalent Minimum Experience: 4 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Understanding and strong technical knowledge of and experience with object oriented design; Web servers; Web applications and programming languages; Web content management systems, search engine optimization, and usability engineering.