Senior Web Developer

Partnership for Public Service•Washington, DC

60d•$90,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Partnership for Public Service seeks a Senior Web Developer to play a key role in advancing our mission of building a better government and a stronger democracy. Reporting to the Creative Director and working collaboratively with a highly matrixed team, this position translates UX guidance from a team of designers and assembles it with custom code and CMS skills to build user-friendly and functional experiences for multiple audiences. This person creates, manages and maintains backend data storage systems and must understand large data sets and how to securely and efficiently translate them to a front-end web experience. The Senior Web Developer is also responsible for creating and leading the strategy around digital data and data visualization and working across teams to ensure we are showcasing our data and statistics in an efficient and digestible way that can be managed internally. The ideal candidate is skilled in WordPress, CSS, HTML and Javascript and possesses strong project management skills. Understanding the entire web development process from development to launch, including design, content creation, development and deployment is key to this role. The Senior Web Developer will work as part of an interdisciplinary communications team of marketing, graphic design, social media, editorial, researchers, media, and programs and events staff, and as a result should be able to collaborate with others and contribute ideas. This person must be able to manage relationships and lead assigned projects from start to finish. Additionally, work may extend beyond website development to include cross-organizational projects and initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum of 8-10 years' work experience in web development.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent professional work or military experience.
Experience working with WordPress required.
Experience maintaining web files on a repository (GitHub).
Experience maintaining databases using MySQL required
Experience with Node.js, ReactJS and Strapi required.
Experience with data systems and web-based visualizations required.
Proficiency in the WordPress platform, to include developing themes and blocks.
Proficiency in HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript.
Proficiency in developing responsive, mobile-friendly and accessible web interfaces.
In-depth understanding of user experience design, and the ability to translate UX designs into working, responsive webpages.
Understanding of Google Analytics, with the ability to convert findings and insights into operational outcomes.
Understanding of SEO strategies and programs.
Exceptional attention to detail and concern for quality.
Flexible and collaborative with an ability to work well across different teams and departments and excel in a matrix management environment.
Strong organizational skills, ability to juggle multiple projects, work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Passion for the mission of the Partnership for Public Service and our nonpartisan values.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Google Analytics and SEO tactics preferred.
Experience with A/B testing and other measurement tools to ensure front-end-user experience preferred.
Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric ecosystem of apps and tools, a plus.

Responsibilities

Works with the Web and Design, Salesforce and IT teams to build, develop and maintain websites in WordPress. This includes the functionality behind their domain names, hosting, databases, form integrations and front-end design.
Manages all major website coding updates and deployments of new webpages, sites and apps.
Manages our data storage backend system, using Javascript with Node.js, ReactJS, the open-source Strapi framework with a PostGres database and the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem of apps and tools.
Strategizes, designs and implements new ways to visualize data across our web properties. Works closely with Partnership researchers to lead the process and coordinates with external communication and project management leads to disseminate to target audiences.
Manages a group of CMS operators to keep websites current day-to-day.
Works with the design team to translate UX updates into functioning webpages.
Ensures all deliverables are adequately tested prior to release.
Monitors uptime and keeps all websites running; troubleshoots, diagnoses and resolves web bugs and issues.
Collaborates, builds consensus and works constructively with project teams across all phases of development cycles.
Develops technical briefs and manage production timelines.
Stays informed of industry best practices.
Manages multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, under various deadlines.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision coverage
life insurance
long- and short-term disability insurance
a 401(k) program with a 4 percent employer match
opportunities for training and development
commuter benefits
15 days of annual leave per year
10 days of sick leave per year, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving off
use of an on-site exercise facility

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