Associate Full Stack Developer

Villanova University is hiring an Associate Full Stack Developer to support the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of web applications, digital experience platforms, and related web services. The role contributes across the software development lifecycle, including integrations, troubleshooting, deployments, release support, and platform operations.

What you'll do:

• Develop, test, debug, and enhance web application features, components, templates, and related functionality across front-end and back-end technologies
• Maintain and update existing applications and digital platform functionality within established architectures, standards, and development patterns
• Support assigned development tasks from requirements through implementation while building proficiency in coding standards, testing practices, and reusable approaches
• Implement and support defined integrations, API connections, and data exchanges under established patterns and guidance from senior team members
• Assist with validating, troubleshooting, and refining application behavior related to connected systems and platform features
• Contribute to technical implementation tasks that support consistent functionality across applications, services, and digital platforms
• Support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and enhancement of applications and digital platform functionality in development, testing, and production environments
• Investigate and resolve assigned defects, configuration issues, and user-reported problems with guidance from senior team members when needed
• Apply established security, accessibility, performance, and quality practices while helping maintain stable and effective digital services
• Work with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to support requirements clarification, implementation tasks, testing, and delivery of application enhancements
• Collaborate across teams supporting web, mobile, and portal services to complete assigned work effectively and build technical depth through practical experience
• Contribute to testing, documentation, validation, and knowledge sharing activities that support reliable delivery and maintainable applications

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant industry certifications (such as AEM and Java) plus relevant years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 0-2 years of relavant work experience
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage assigned work effectively
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks while collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and development practices in an evolving technical environment
• Foundational familiarity with web development concepts, browser testing and debugging, and responsive web behavior
• Foundational familiarity with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML , and CSS , with exposure to back-end development concepts and modern development tools
• Ability to learn how to translate defined requirements into components, pages, features, or functional application updates
• Awareness of accessibility, usability, maintainability, SEO , web performance optimization, and general content management system concepts
• General awareness of APIs, version control, cloud-based web delivery, and common integration patterns
• Commitment to Villanova University's mission and values, including fostering an inclusive and service-oriented culture

Benefits:

• Generous paid time off
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Flexible work options
• Wellness programs including gym membership
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance