Web Application Developer III

Kiakahi•Fort Hood, TX

2d•$62,981 - $67,479•Onsite

About The Position

Kiakahi, LLC is hiring a Web Application Developer III to work within a collaborative engineering team designing, developing, and maintaining web and digital experiences. The role combines web application development with user interface design and multimedia production, supporting web, mobile, digital, and application initiatives in alignment with the organization's brand vision. The developer will turn concepts into wireframes, templates, and user-centered designs intended to improve usability and engagement, and will work with designers, content creators, and cross-functional stakeholders to elevate digital design standards. The position involves implementing and maintaining websites, web applications, static pages, CMS and ecommerce templates, and landing pages. It includes creating optimized, standards-based, cross-browser-compatible HTML and CSS; developing interactive features and animations; producing graphics, videos, animations, and infographics for digital marketing; managing website and blog content; and testing and optimizing websites and creative campaigns. The developer will also create multimedia content for platforms including smartphones, handheld devices, web, and television, and collaborate with enterprise UX and multimedia teams. The role requires troubleshooting and debugging complex websites, ensuring covered web pages meet Section 508 requirements, researching technologies and development tools to improve website efficiency and automation, conducting client- and server-side scripting tests, and maintaining systems documentation and user guides. The developer will provide a formal change-management process for web deployments and maintenance, present strategic recommendations and creative vision to executive leadership, and serve as a subject matter expert on industry trends and digital best practices. The position is located at Fort Hood, Texas and requires a DoD secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

Four or more years of experience in web design and development and information technology preferred.
Must possess and maintain an IT I level certification in accordance with AR 25-2 and an IAT II certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.
CompTIA Security+ certification required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows workstation operating systems, Windows Server 2003 and 2008R2, and SharePoint 2010.
Proficiency with web editing software such as Dreamweaver, Web Matrix, Visual Studio .Net, Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, and FrontPage.
Proficiency with HTML, DHTML, CGI, ASP, ASP .Net, Action Script, and current versions of JavaScript.
Full grasp of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and AJAX-based JSON/XML web services.
Knowledge of JavaScript application frameworks such as Angular or React.
Knowledge and experience communicating web development concepts to technical and non-technical personnel, developing technical documents, and producing system design documentation.
Knowledge of pertinent system software and computer equipment, and ability to use best business practices and applicable regulations.
Ability to restructure or redevelop websites and upgrade frameworks and coding as needed.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines; communicate complex information simply; think critically and solve problems; work proactively with minimal supervision; and communicate concepts, plans, and proposals effectively in writing and verbally.
Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain or possess a DoD secret security clearance.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to occasionally use a company vehicle while at a work site.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
Microsoft Certified Internet Webmaster Designer certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, implement, and maintain websites, web applications, static web pages, portals, and customized applications in response to customer requirements and authorized Government analysis, actions, and decisions.
Create and enhance user interface features, animations, interactive elements, wireframes, templates, and user-centered designs.
Develop optimized, standards-based, cross-browser-compatible HTML and CSS and implement designs on the organization’s website.
Develop markup templates for content management systems and ecommerce systems, as well as designs and templates for web, mobile, and email platforms.
Produce graphics, videos, animations, infographics, and other multimedia content for digital marketing across web, email, social media, and other platforms.
Manage website and blog content and develop landing pages and templates.
Own testing and optimization strategies for websites and creative campaigns; conduct tests involving server-side and client-side scripting and related browser or client software.
Troubleshoot and debug complex websites and work within unfamiliar codebases.
Ensure covered web pages meet Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Research web technologies, development approaches, software packages, and operating systems to improve website efficiency and automation.
Maintain and modify complex systems documentation and user guides, interpret information, and recommend resolutions to documentation conflicts.
Provide a formal change-management process for deploying and maintaining websites, portals, web pages, and customized applications.
Collaborate with designers, content creators, cross-functional stakeholders, and enterprise UX and multimedia teams.
Help elevate digital design standards, present strategic recommendations and creative vision to executive leadership, and advise on industry trends, emerging technologies, and digital best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.