Senior Web Developer

Summary

Join Ripple Effect as a Senior Web Developer and contribute to the development of high-quality websites for our clients. This remote, full-time position requires six years of experience, including government contracting experience. You will collaborate with various teams, implement best practices, and ensure optimal website performance. We offer a progressive work environment with flexible work options and a multitude of incentives. The role involves writing efficient code, integrating data from various sources, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing websites for functionality and search engine results. Ripple Effect is an award-winning, women-owned small business committed to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 6 years of relevant experience, including: At least 1 year of experience in government contracting or the federal workforce on a web development project
• Expert WordPress and Drupal knowledge and other Content Management Systems
• Experience with FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) and 508 compliance
• Top-notch web development skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
• Experience applying multiple programming languages such as PHP, JavaScript and Python (with emphasis on PHP)
• Demonstrated 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
• Experience with multiple operating systems and protocols such as Windows, RHEL, Ubuntu, SFTP and SSH
• Excellent documentation skills including with requirements gathering
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication skills, including professional emails
• Ability to work productively and collaboratively in SharePoint to accomplish tasks
• To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn

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
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Other duties, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs
• Experience advising on the incorporation of AI tools into websites for chatbots and other uses

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• A range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences
• Flexible work options