What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Migration Specialist - Hybrid position at VIVA USA INC?
Title: Web Migration Specialist - Hybrid
Mandatory skills:
WordPress-based websites,
SEO preservation, redirects,
Content integrity, validation, Accessibility considerations, migration,
site functionality requirements, forms, workflows, search, events, integrations,
WCAG guidelines, accessible web design standards, address accessibility issues,
DNS concepts, domain configuration, setting up, validating site URLs, custom domains, subdomains, DNS updates,
website migrations, Site visibility, audience reach, Web Modernization, centralized web hosting service,
Git, Version Control, managing web code, deployment workflows
Description:
Position Overview
The Web Migration Specialist supports the client''s Web Modernization initiative by facilitating the migration of websites from the legacy Plesk hosting platform to the client’s centralized web hosting service. This role works closely with the client web customers, the client Web Hosting team, and the CampusPress vendor to ensure smooth, efficient, and accessible website transitions that align with institutional standards and best practices.
Required Skills: (3-5 years experience)
WordPress CMS Expertise
Experience building, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites, including migration best practices such as:
SEO preservation (e.g., redirects)
Content integrity and validation
Accessibility considerations during migration
Functional Requirements & Solution Mapping
Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions using comparable plugins or native features available within the client platform, including identifying alternatives when custom or unsupported plugins are in use.
Customer Engagement & Communication
Strong ability to work directly with customers to:
Gather and clarify requirements
Recommend appropriate solutions using the client platform
Clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Web Accessibility Best Practices
Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migrations
DNS & Domain Configuration Fundamentals
Understanding of basic DNS concepts and domain configuration, including setting up and validating site URLs (e.g., custom domains, subdomains) and coordinating DNS updates required for migrating sites to the client.
Prioritization & Planning
Ability to prioritize and sequence website migrations based on factors such as:
Site visibility and audience reach
Technical complexity
Institutional impact (high-profile vs. low-profile sites)
Preferred Skills
Git / Version Control
Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems for managing web code and supporting deployment workflows
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Intake & Tracking
Design, maintain, and manage an intake process (e.g., online form and tracking mechanism) to capture and monitor customer requests for migrating sites from Plesk to the client platform.
Customer Engagement & Migration Planning
Collaborate with client web customers to:
Assess readiness for migration
Prioritize migration requests
Plan and execute site transitions in alignment with project timelines and standards
Vendor & Team Collaboration
Serve as a liaison between the CampusPress vendor, client Web Hosting team, and end users to coordinate migration activities, troubleshoot issues, and ensure successful outcomes
Documentation & Reporting
Document migration processes, customer communications, and site status to ensure transparency, continuity, and knowledge sharing across the team
Skill - Required / Desired - Amount of Experience
Building, managing, and migrating WordPress-based websites. - Required - 3 Years
Ability to assess site functionality requirements (e.g., forms, workflows, search, events, integrations) and recommend appropriate solutions. - Required - 3 Years
Working knowledge of WCAG guidelines and accessible web design standards, with the ability to identify and address accessibility issues during migration - Required - 3 Years
Notes:
Hybrid
Candidate will be required to come to the office 2-3 days a week. Schedule TBD.
VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.
Contact Details :
Account co-ordinator: Nivas Palanisamy
VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
|