Ripple Effect is looking for a Web Developer to support their client's mission by overseeing the development of high-quality websites, collaborating with designers and content managers, and implementing best practices to ensure optimal website performance and user experience.
Requirements
- Experience with WordPress, Drupal, and other Content Management Systems
- Foundational understanding of the FISMA and 508 compliance
- Basic web development skills and knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
- Experience applying multiple programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript and Python (with emphasis on PHP)
- Foundational experience working with AWS, GCP and/or Azure
- Experience with jQuery and other web development libraries and frameworks
- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
Responsibilities
- 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, SQL) 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
- Create and maintain software documentation
Other
- High School Diploma
- 4 years of relevant experience, including: At least 1 year of experience in government contracting or the federal workforce supporting web development projects within HHS, particularly at NIH and/or CMS
- Excellent documentation skills, including requirements gathering, with demonstrated oral and written communication skills
- Ability to identify and diagnose problems and apply creative problem-solving skills with guidance
- U.S. citizenship required
