Job Summary

At Purdue University, your work can make a lasting difference in the lives of service members, veterans, and their families. As a Web Developer with the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI), you'll help advance a mission-driven organization that combines research, outreach, and innovation to improve quality of life for military-connected communities across Indiana and the nation.

In this role, you will serve as a key contributor to MFRI's digital presence, developing and maintaining engaging, accessible, and secure web experiences that support the institute's reputation and impact. Working collaboratively with the external relations team, content owners, Purdue IT, and institute stakeholders, you'll leverage your technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills to ensure MFRI's websites effectively connect audiences with valuable resources, research, and programs. This position offers the opportunity to blend web development, user experience, accessibility, and strategic communication while contributing to meaningful work that creates real-world impact.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, implement, maintain, and optimize assigned websites using WordPress platforms.
• Manage front-end and back-end website development, including theme customization, plugin implementation, integrations, and ongoing maintenance.
• Monitor and maintain website security, updates, and overall site performance.
• Implement website design, architecture, and functionality enhancements under art direction and in alignment with established branding standards.
• Collaborate with content owners to ensure website content remains accurate, current, and user-focused.
• Utilize a ticketing system to prioritize, track, and complete website requests and projects.
• Troubleshoot website issues and provide timely resolution to technical and user-experience challenges.
• Serve as the secondary point of contact with Purdue IT regarding website-related support, maintenance, and technical initiatives.
• Monitor, analyze, and report website performance metrics to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accessibility requirements, usability standards, and web best practices.
• Recommend and implement enhancements that improve user experience, site functionality, and audience engagement.
• Partner with institute colleagues to support MFRI's communication goals and elevate its visibility regionally and nationally.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in computer graphics, technology, computer science, information technology or related field.
• Three years of hands-on experience building or maintaining WordPress websites.

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge of current web design and accessibility standards
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and jQuery
• Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial, and SVN
• Knowledge of debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug
• Knowledge of web analytics tools such as Google Analytics and Angelfish
• Ability to interpret and document end-user information needs
• Time management, problem-solving, planning and organizational skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with attention to detail and follow-through

What is Helpful:

• Proficient in WordPress custom theme and plugin development
• Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, jQuery, JSON, MySQL, APIs, etc.
• Experience with setting up custom tags in Google Tag Manager
• Experience setting up GA4 and tracking events
• SEO fluent

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
• A background check will be required for employment in this position 
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period 

Career Stream

Professional 2

Pay Band S065
Job Code #20003640

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.