About this role
Position Title: Web Developer II
Job Group: Professional & Scientific
Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience
Job Description: Iowa State Online, a service unit dedicated to supporting marketing and student service efforts of online programs across the university, is currently accepting applications for a website developer II position.
The website developer will leverage the ISU core theme to design, build, deploy, and maintain the site, utilizing a structured staging environment and a continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflow for final reviews and production releases.
The successful candidate will:
• have a user-centered focus • be skilled in organization and time management • work independently • collaborate in a rapidly changing, team-based environment
Additional information - This position will be on-site and does require a candidate to reside in the state of Iowa before their first day of employment.
Example of Duties:
• Plays a direct role in programming, maintenance, technical support, documentation, and administration of applications for WordPress website. • Conducts monthly updates pushing changes from the staging site to production. • Provides technical site maintenance, including website functionality, navigation testing, search engine techniques, link integrity, and other technical web developments. • Programs, maintains, and provides technical support of applications using tools compatible with WordPress. • Formulates new methods, procedures, and systems to address users’ needs. • Document development practices and workflows to support continuity and long-term maintainability.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Degree related to website development, management information systems, computer science, or database administration • Strong experience in WordPress development/administration • Experience in continuous deployment and monthly updates • Experience with Google Analytics • Experience analyzing and resolving issues related to website accessibility
For more information about Iowa State Online, please use the following link: iowastateonline.iastate.edu
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu, or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Appointment Type: Regular
Number of Months Employed Per Year: 12 Month Work Period
Time Type: Full time
Pay Grade: PS808
Original Posting Date: August 10, 2026
Posting Close Date: August 16, 2026
Job Requisition Number: R19734
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.