If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at recruiting-u@smith.edu. Department Communications and Marketing Job Description Job Summary Maintain, manage and improve mission critical and/or complex enterprise applications and associated services and workflows. Support service requests and collaborate with stakeholders to deploy solutions using assigned application(s). Oversee troubleshooting from routine to highly complex issues and escalates to vendors. Maintain security within the application(s) and manage routine updates and patching, as well as coordinating more complex system upgrades. Contribute to the development of documentation and standards. Lead large size projects associated with service delivery or maintenance. Work closely with key stakeholders and supports continuous improvement, as well as providing input for strategic planning. May be called upon after hours and/or weekends to address urgent issues. Take appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participate in the College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. Essential Functions Technical Engineering & Core Development (40%): Develop and maintain custom Drupal 10+ modules using modern APIs and best practices. Design and implement secure API integrations with enterprise platforms (Salesforce, Slate, Workday). Maintain and modernize legacy PHP codebases to ensure long-term sustainability and compatibility with current architecture. Strategic Marketing Partnership (25%): Partner with the Marketing Director to leverage analytics tracking, GA4 events, and server-side tagging. Architect 'author-friendly' administrative interfaces (Paragraphs) to empower non-technical content managers. Monitor and optimize Core Web Vitals and site speed to support SEO and brand performance. Systems Maintenance & DevOps (25%): Manage hosting environments (e.g., Pantheon), including deployment pipelines (CI/CD), configuration management, regression testing, security and version updates. Act as primary technical troubleshooter for high-traffic institutional events. Documentation & Collaboration (10%): Document technical implementations and integration patterns to ensure team redundancy. Consult with the Marketing Director and Web Lead during planning phases to provide feasibility assessments for new digital initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned by management. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, Field: Computer Science or Engineering 5 or more years experience. Area: Drupal backend and integrations development Knowledge of: Drupal 10+ architecture, REST APIs, JSON, OAuth, and authentication workflows. Skills: Proficiency in Drupal, Javascript, PHP, Composer and Git; ability to translate complex technical requirements for marketing stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications: Graduate Degree, Field: Computer Science 8 or more years experience, Area: Drupal, Wordpress and API development Knowledge of: Drupal 10+ architecture, REST APIs, JSON, OAuth, and authentication workflows, WordPress, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Workday, Technolutions Slate CRM Skills: Proficiency in Drupal and WordPress architecture JavaScript, React, PHP, Composer and Git; extensive experience with modern APIs and ETL processes Compensation In addition to a competitive benefits package, annualized pay for this role is typically between $97,972.09 - $132,550.47 covering the middle half of market compensation. Actual compensation will vary based on individual qualifications and work schedule if less than full-time. Position Type Regular Please attach BOTH a current resume and a cover letter in order for your application to be considered for this position . Be sure you have provided all attachments before submitting your application. You will NOT be able to attach additional files after you have hit the Submit button. Review of applications will begin July 13, 2026 About Smith College Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women’s colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact our recruiting team at recruiting-u@smith.edu. As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination. Smith College seeks to attract individuals who are committed to our mission of providing the highest quality education to women. Smith College enjoys the reputation as one of the finest colleges in the country. This reputation, tempered by time and challenged by change, holds strong because of the dedicated work of our staff, faculty and administration. We are a diverse group bringing to our community different talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strength arises from this diversity and is sustained by a community value of providing an outstanding educational environment for our nearly 2,700 students. Smith at a Glance https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/smith-glance

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