UI/UX Developer

Reporting to the Digital Libraries Product Manager, the UI/UX Developer plays a pivotal role in steering the evolution of the University Libraries’ online digital services, blending technical expertise with a profound understanding of user-centered design. The role demands a candidate adept in Human-Centered Design (HCD), capable of delving deeply into the user experience to develop intuitive, accessible, and integrated digital solutions. The UI/UX Developer position is central to the continual improvement of the Digital Libraries Platform and will also contribute significantly to a range of other projects including digital library and repository initiatives and the overarching Libraries’ website. This role requires a nuanced understanding of UX, ensuring that all digital products align with the complex, dynamic needs, and behaviors of our diverse user community. A strong foundation in web development technologies, along with a proven track record in collaborative projects, is essential. The ideal candidate will exhibit a portfolio that demonstrates impactful contributions across UI/UX and HCD domains, showcasing their ability to innovate in the realm of digital library services. While focused on software development, this position is key to shaping digital experiences that will resonate profoundly with the academic community and advance our mission to provide leading-edge, user-centric digital library services. While situated within the Digital Libraries and Preservation unit, this position will engage and collaborate with the University Libraries Strategic Communications team to ensure that all our digital interfaces exhibit a consistent brand identity, aligning with the broader vision and messaging of the University Libraries.

Responsibilities:
-Drive efforts to create a unified and engaging online experience across all library platforms,
ensuring user-centric design principles are at the forefront.
-Take charge of planning, designing, and implementing collaborative projects that enhance the
library’s web presence and online services, focusing on innovation and user engagement.
-Develop and maintain clean, reusable, and optimized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code libraries, ensuring high standards of maintainability and performance.
-Vigilantly ensure all library web services adhere to accessibility guidelines, making our digital
resources inclusive and usable for all patrons.
-Act as a leader in refining workflows, policies, and communication strategies related to library
web services, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
-Manage and disseminate web analytics data across the library, providing insights to inform decision-making and service improvements.
-Work closely with the Strategic Communications Team to develop content, manage user interfaces, and maintain the library’s CMS, ensuring consistent brand identity and messaging.
-Stay abreast of emerging technologies in academic library web environments, analyze new trends, and recommend technological advancements in UI/UX design and development.