Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an academic health system focused on patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. Its network of hospitals and clinics provides primary, specialty, and subspecialty services across the Mid-South, while its research and training programs support advances in healthcare and the development of future medical professionals. The center also serves as a major referral institution, bringing clinical expertise and innovation together in one organization.

Web Engineering Manager, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Remote, Tennessee)

Lead full-stack web engineering for Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s applications and WordPress ecosystem. Manage development, integrations, modernization, team mentorship, and AI-enabled engineering initiatives.

Description

  • Architect and build web applications and custom software that advance university objectives
  • Lead front-end, back-end, and systems integration work
  • Modernize the university’s WordPress platform
  • Create custom WordPress solutions, including page-builder modules, theme templates, and third-party integrations
  • Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data-processing workflows
  • Connect external libraries, APIs, AI platforms, and third-party services
  • Maintain and improve legacy PHP/MySQL applications and WordPress codebases while planning migrations
  • Diagnose application defects, security vulnerabilities, and performance problems
  • Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices, coding tools, workflow automation, and emerging technologies
  • Build intelligent search capabilities, chat interfaces, and automated workflows
  • Manage a small team by assigning work, setting priorities, providing feedback, and supporting career development
  • Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews
  • Manage relationships with external development vendors
  • Support hiring and onboarding activities
  • Act as the technical liaison to central IT and lead website migrations
  • Partner with UX/UI designers, product stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
  • Deliver advanced technical support and consultation for complex web application issues as the escalation point
  • Document system architecture, technical specifications, and operational procedures
  • Contribute to strategic initiatives, special projects, and departmental planning

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience, is required
  • At least five years of professional full-stack web development experience
  • Substantial back-end development experience with PHP and MySQL
  • Front-end development experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and relevant frameworks or libraries
  • Advanced WordPress development experience, including custom themes, plugins, and the WordPress REST API
  • Proficiency in modern JavaScript and at least one framework, such as React
  • Experience consuming APIs from decoupled front ends
  • Experience incorporating third-party APIs and services into web applications
  • Working knowledge of web application security, performance optimization, and accessibility standards
  • A track record of leading or mentoring developers
  • Ability to independently manage multiple deadline-driven projects and competing priorities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience delivering headless or decoupled WordPress architectures and related tools
  • Practical experience with AI development tools, schema, JSON-LD, and AI-powered application features
  • Experience in a shared-services environment with infrastructure managed by a central IT organization
  • Experience in higher education or another complex organization with multiple stakeholders

Benefits

  • Equal-opportunity employment
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
  • Workplace opportunities with an employer-of-choice focus

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