Web Developer

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

2d•$100 - $150•Onsite

About The Position

Develop enhancements and complete the remaining web development for the Western Small Flocks Collaborative educational platform, ensuring all project deliverables are completed in accordance with federal grant requirements, project timelines, and established technical standards. Design and implement new website features, functionality, and user interface improvements by incorporating feedback from project coordinators, subject matter experts, and stakeholders while maintaining consistency with the existing platform architecture. Maintain and optimize the functionality, performance, accessibility, security, and usability of the web-based application by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues to ensure a reliable and intuitive user experience. Collaborate with project leadership, outreach personnel, and technical partners to translate program objectives into effective web-based solutions that support educational outreach, resource dissemination, and stakeholder engagement across multiple states. Test, validate, and document web applications and system updates prior to deployment, ensuring compatibility, quality assurance, and compliance with project specifications and applicable accessibility standards. Manage project priorities and development activities to ensure completion of critical milestones within federal grant deadlines, proactively communicating project status, technical challenges, and recommended solutions to project leadership. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Western Small Flocks Collaborative and associated outreach initiatives.

Requirements

BS in IT, computer science, or similar technical field.
2 years of prior web product development experience.
Experience with the development and implementation of the Western Small Flocks Collaborative website and educational platform developed under the USDA NADPRP "Poultry Health, Biosecurity, and Preparedness Across Borders: A Tri-State & Navajo Nation Initiative" grant.
Legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.

Responsibilities

Develop enhancements and complete the remaining web development for the Western Small Flocks Collaborative educational platform.
Design and implement new website features, functionality, and user interface improvements.
Maintain and optimize the functionality, performance, accessibility, security, and usability of the web-based application.
Collaborate with project leadership, outreach personnel, and technical partners to translate program objectives into effective web-based solutions.
Test, validate, and document web applications and system updates prior to deployment.
Manage project priorities and development activities to ensure completion of critical milestones within federal grant deadlines.
Perform other related duties as assigned.