Manager, Application Development
Private Label Staff•Tallahassee, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Manager, Applications Development to lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of the Florida SHOTS public-facing website (FLShotsusers.com). This role is responsible for end-to-end website performance, security, content delivery, and ongoing development, ensuring a seamless and reliable user experience that supports statewide public health initiatives. You will operate as the technical owner of the platform, balancing hands-on development with performance monitoring, system stability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development or related field
- 8+ years of experience in: Website development and maintenance, Full lifecycle development (design, coding, testing, deployment)
- Strong experience with: Drupal CMS (or similar platforms), HTML, CSS, JavaScript (responsive design), PHP and Drupal environments
- Familiarity with: Web hosting platforms (e.g., Pantheon.io), Performance monitoring tools (e.g., New Relic)
- Core Skills: Website performance optimization and monitoring, Security best practices and data protection, Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and deploy new website features and pages
- Maintain and enhance FLShotsusers.com functionality and user experience
- Deliver up to 10 new pages annually, while refining existing content
- Monitor website performance using tools such as New Relic
- Analyze performance trends and proactively resolve issues
- Ensure optimal uptime, responsiveness, and user experience
- Manage and update the website through Drupal CMS (or similar)
- Perform CMS updates with visual regression testing to maintain integrity
- Oversee development, testing, and production environments via Pantheon.io
- Apply platform updates, patches, and security best practices
- Maintain data backup strategies and disaster recovery readiness
- Ensure compliance with all Department data security policies
- Generate and deliver website analytics and performance reports
- Provide insights on user engagement, site performance, and optimization opportunities
- Support billing analysis and reporting as required
- Manage newsletter and blog subscriptions through tools like Campaign Monitor
- Support content distribution and audience engagement strategies
- Ensure all website content is available and maintained in English and Spanish
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
