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NJIT seeks a talented, motivated, and creative Web Architect to drive forward its website improvement and innovation.

The Web Architect will lead the aesthetic direction of the NJIT websites, as well as the user experience. He/she will design web pages and page elements, guide the user interface and user experience, and develop the code and strategies to build those designs in the context of our CMS.

We use a Java-based CMS (LCMS3) that publishes PHP, XML, and CSS. We harvest some XML into MySQL databases for re-use. We use AJAX methods to improve the user experience both within our CMS and on published-out web pages. We consume web services from on-campus data sources, as well as our Flickr and YouTube accounts.

We are looking for someone with several years of proven and successful professional experience who has a strong aesthetic vision and can code in their sleep.

What we offer:

• Stimulating and engaging university environment
• 10 miles to New York city
• Small team-based office
• Informal, collaborative, creative, get-it-done atmosphere
• Work with web developers, CMS editor, web writer, and new media producer

• Excellent benefits and vacation package

What you bring:

• High-level skills
• Creativity, innovation, problem-solving
• Self-starter, self-motivator, self-learner

• Curiosity, experimentation

To apply, prepare a cover letter, resume, and a strong portfolio of work demonstrating professional-level design, development, and project management. Go to the NJIT jobs website at http://njit.jobs. Find job posting for “Web Architect”

The New Jersey Institute of Technology is New Jersey’s science and technology university located 10 miles from New York City. University Web Services is responsible for NJIT’s public-facing websites and its associated social networking platforms.