Sightline Web Developer (Sightline) Johns Hopkins University paid time off United States, Maryland, Baltimore Apr 12, 2026
Johns Hopkins Sightline Unleash Your Impact The Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job
- it's a mission. We're tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We're not just simplifying processes and transforming technology
- we're empowering people to focus on what matters most: research, teaching, patient care and community impact.
Does this sound like you? Thrive in fast-paced environments with daily new challenges and opportunities.
Are passionate about simplifying complex systems to change people's lives.
Believe in transformation that empowers, not hinders, the front-line people.
Have experience in process improvement, technology implementation, or project management.
Enjoy analytical thinking and problem solving.
Communicate clearly with a team.
Possess a desire to grow and learn. Joining Sightline means you'll Work with cutting-edge technology.
Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.
Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.
Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off. Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Medicine alongside a passionate team in Baltimore's vibrant hub. Sightline is a multi-year initiative that leverages a cross-disciplinary, inter-entity team and hundreds of stakeholders in selecting and implementing the next ERP software platform for the Johns Hopkins enterprise, enabling broader operational transformation and the reduction of administrative barriers to mission critical work. Sightline's scope includes changes in business processes, policies and other operating considerations that will make administrative actions
- such as purchasing supplies and services, managing grant budgets, creating financial reports, and hiring and recruiting
- simpler, streamlined, and more standardized throughout the enterprise.
The Sightline program will be focused on business transformation, change management and communications as it relates to changes in technology, policy, and process redesign and will invest in enabling this change through a dedicated team that will work across the University and Health System. The Sightline team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Sightline Web Developer to support the Sightline website and The Johns Hopkins University and Health System's transition to Workday. Sightline is a business transformation program aimed at enhancing staff and faculty experience with streamlined and consistent processes across human resources, finance, supply chain, and sponsored projects. This position would work directly with the IT@JH Design team and receive project guidance from Sightline. Specific Duties & Responsibilities The responsibilities listed below are typical examples of the work performed by this position.
Not all duties assigned to this position are included, nor is it expected that everyone in this position will be assigned every job responsibility. Analysis & Requirements Gathering Under guidance define business/clinical/education problems by meeting with clients to observe and understand current processes and the issues related to those processes. Provide written documentation of findings to share with the client and other IT colleagues.
Gather system requirements by meeting with clients and researching existing technology to understand the business requirements for new applications. Design & Development Develop detailed tasks by analyzing project scope and milestones for projects to ensure product is delivered quickly according to software lifecycle standards.
Write functional/technical specifications by taking the provided system requirements, putting them into functional and technical descriptions for use by programmers and business analysts to develop technical solutions.
Develop/change data input, files/database structures, data transformation, algorithms, and data output by using appropriate computer language/tools to provide technical solution for application development tasks. (Verify if this statement means programming).
Document code and associated processes by adhering to development methodologies, adding code comments and appropriate documentation to various knowledge-based system(s) to simplify code maintenance and to improve the support. Testing & Documentation Create and document test scenarios using the appropriate testing tools to validate and verify application functionality.
Test all changes by using the appropriate test scenarios to ensure all delivered solutions work as expected and errors are handled in a meaningful way.
Author and maintain documentation by writing audience-appropriate materials to serve as technical and/or end-user references. Implementation & Maintenance Implement changes by adhering to the change management policies and procedures for any given project to communicate to all parties the nature, significance, and risk factors of the solution.
Monitor changes and resolve problems by responding to problems as they occur, by reviewing all processing and output of the newly implemented solution, and by proactively ensuring the solution works successfully to satisfy the customer requirements and to provide a smooth transition to the new solution.
Provide support by triaging and resolving issues to ensure prompt, effective service. In Addition to the Duties Described Above Resolving technical problems related to Sightline web projects.
Reviewing and assessing Sightline-related web projects to ensure they align with the latest Johns Hopkins standards and practices in accessibility, privacy, security, and branding.
Participating in design research and competitor analysis to improve the user experience.
Managing the content of the Sightline website and other Sightline customer support resources.
Designing new features in Figma for the WordPress theme and the Sightline website.
Understanding Johns Hopkins University branding guidelines and applying those to designs.
Developing new features according to JHU's privacy, security, and accessibility standards and maintaining the integrity of the approved design.
Performing thorough quality assurance (QA) testing ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience across common web browsers, screen sizes, and operating systems.
Collaborating with the IT@JH Design team.
Sharing ideas on how to make customer experiences more user-friendly and engaging. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree.
One year of related experience with computer systems and applications.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Familiarity with the WordPress platform and theme development.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.
Experience creating design prototypes in Figma.
Familiarity with WCAG Level AA standards and ability to apply to design and code.
Understanding of user experience principles and how to apply those in design and development.
Feels comfortable working as part of a team and contributing ideas.
Communicates clearly and concisely with others.
Is motivated to learn and grow in the field of web development and design including staying up to date with new trends and technologies. Technical SkillsExpected Skills/Proficiency Level Agile Methodology
- Developing
Code Review
- Developing
Debugging
- Developing
JIRA
- Developing
Microservices
- Developing
Model View Controller
- Developing
Product Life Cycle Management
- Developing
Restful API
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Secure Coding
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Software Design Patterns
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Software Development Life Cycle
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Unit Testing
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Developing Classified Title:
Developer II
Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Sightline Web Developer (Sightline)
Role/Level/Range:
ATP/03/PC
Starting Salary Range:
$53,800
- $94,400 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.
)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Remote
Department name: Sightline
Personnel area: University Administration >
