Lead Web Engineer

Urban Land Institute

. Lead the technical work to rebuild and consolidate uli.org and connected sites into one modern platform .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $120,281 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in web development, particularly in WordPress, Azure, and REST API integrations, while ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Capable of translating business objectives into technical solutions and leading the consolidation of web platforms.

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WordPress DevelopmentMicrosoft Azure ExperienceREST API Design and IntegrationWCAG 2.2 AA ComplianceTechnical Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Web DevelopmentContent MigrationInformation ArchitectureGA4 ImplementationCI/CD Pipeline ManagementVersion ControlCustom Post TypesMultisite ImplementationsAccessibility StandardsPrototyping

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Google Tag ManagerUmbracoNetFORUMCDN ManagementWAF RulesDDoS MitigationDNS ManagementTLS Certificates

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceSoftware EngineeringInformation Systems

Industry Keywords

CMS MigrationNonprofit ExperienceMembership OrganizationAssociation Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDNSWordPress.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the technical work to rebuild and consolidate uli.org and connected sites into one modern platform
Translate business objectives into technical approaches, scope, timelines, and architecture
Build prototypes and present them to stakeholders
Implement information architecture, content models, and templates
Plan and run content migration, redirects, and search continuity
Set up measurement using GA4, Google Tag Manager, and Core Web Vitals targets
Evaluate CMS options, including Umbraco, and explain trade-offs
Write, review, and maintain production code across ULI web properties
Build and maintain WordPress themes, templates, plugins, custom post types, taxonomies, and multisite implementations
Design and build REST APIs and integrations with ULI databases and systems, including netFORUM
Build to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards
Establish version control, testing, code review, and documentation practices
Own Azure web hosting, including App Services, storage, and networking
Manage CDN, WAF rules, bot and DDoS mitigation, DNS, and TLS certificates
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, staging environments, and deployment workflows
Monitor site health, uptime, and performance, and respond to incidents
Serve as primary developer for digital products for members and staff
Support the launch and hosting of new platforms and integrations
Oversee the web services ticket queue and handle complex requests
Bring site maintenance and updates in-house
Manage and mentor one direct report, the Senior Administrator, Web Services
Review work from outside agencies and developers
Collaborate with software, data, and project management colleagues
Deliver a faster, more secure, accessible, and user-friendly consolidated web portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Progressive, hands-on experience in web development and web platform ownership
Portfolio, GitHub, or other examples of production web work personally built
Deep WordPress expertise, including the block editor, custom post types, taxonomies, and multisite
Experience building and running websites and web applications on Microsoft Azure
Experience designing and consuming REST APIs and building integrations between systems
Experience building accessible websites to WCAG 2.2 AA
Ability to explain technical options, trade-offs, and risks clearly to non-technical colleagues
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred: experience leading or working on a CMS migration
Preferred: experience with Umbraco or another .NET CMS
Preferred: experience consolidating many websites into a single platform
Preferred: experience mentoring or supervising technical staff
Preferred: experience working with external development agencies or contractors
Preferred: familiarity with association management or CRM systems such as netFORUM or iMIS
Preferred: experience with headless or decoupled CMS implementations
Preferred: association, membership organization, or nonprofit experience
Technical assessment required as part of the interview process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and life insurance
Generous vacation leave
Retirement plan with employer match
Regular on-site presence supporting in-person collaboration