Job Description:
• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Use a variety of internet technologies, techniques, scripting and object-oriented languages and databases (e.g. HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL) to create web page elements such as user interface features, site animation, web apps, special effects, databases and e-business applications
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Troubleshoot a variety of issues including script and plugin errors, media integration and website usability
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling websites including Ripple Effect's
• Optimize websites using industry best practices for both functionality and search engine results
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Other duties, as assigned
Requirements:
• High School Diploma or equivalent degree
• 6 years of relevant professional experience
• At least 2 years of experience in government contracting or the federal workforce on a web development project
• Experience using WordPress and Drupal
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Experience with FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) and 508 compliance
• Excellent documentation skills including with requirements gathering
• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages such as Javascript and Python
• Experience with jQuery and other web development libraries and frameworks
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines
• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs
• Intermediate experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support project management tasks
• Experience advising on the incorporation of AI tools into websites for chatbots and other uses.
Benefits:
• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Range of work/life programs based on employment classification and personalized preferences.