Post date: September 22, 2025

The Iowa State University Library is hiring a Web Services and UX Technical Lead (Web Developer III). This position provides technical leadership and support for the Library’s web platforms.

This is a hands-on role focused on front-end development and user experience across the Library’s web ecosystem, including the centrally managed Drupal website, vendor-hosted platforms, and locally developed web applications that provide access to collections, services, and resources.

The Technical Lead will develop and maintain code, build shared frameworks, and ensure platforms are reliable and accessible to the campus community. They will supervise a small team consisting of one full-time web developer and student employees. They will also lead user experience projects informed by testing and analytics. They will collaborate with system owners and stakeholders across the Library to ensure web platforms support our services and align with university standards. The role also serves as a technical liaison with vendors to coordinate front-end changes, integrations, and accessibility improvements that enhance the user experience.

The successful candidate will have a user-centered focus, be skilled in organization and time management, possess the ability to interact effectively with library staff and the university community, and work independently as well as collaboratively in a rapidly changing, team-based environment.

Salary: $86,246 - $90,000

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