Web Developer

JOB TITLE: Web Developer JOB LOCATION: Remote WAGE RANGE*: $65-$70

JOB NUMBER: 24-01504

Required Experience A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, web development, or a closely related field Two to four years of experience Familiarity with writing RFQs, RFPs, and RFIs. Knowledge of principles and best practices of web page and website design, construction, and maintenance Knowledge of languages used in web development, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL Knowledge of standard web strategies including client- and server-side processing, backend databases, and middleware. Knowledge of, and ability to follow, web content accessibility guidelines to meet federal and state requirements Preferred Knowledge of Drupal or WordPress Experience using PostgreSQL and writing SQL for queries and data manipulation Familiarity with Amazon Web Services Strong verbal and written communication skills including experience writing technical documentation

Job Description The Website Developer will assist with defining specifications to be used for a request for a quote (RFQ) for an upcoming website redesign. Responsibilities Interview agency staff to understand and document the specific technical requirements for the agency's dashboards, apps, and databases that are envisioned for any new website, as well as the external platforms that the agency wishes to integrate into its new website. Perform an independent review of the agency website to understand what is present on the agency's website and the range of external platforms and tools that are likely targets for integration in a future site. Gather and analyze technology and web-related RFQs, RFIs (Request for Information), and RFPs (Request for Proposal) issued by other government agencies and organizations, with particular attention to those found through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS platform, to identify descriptions and approaches that are useful for the agency to review before drafting its website redesign RFQ. Document RFQ, RFI, and RFP best practices, particularly those that define technical requirements for integrating dashboards, interactive applications, GIS mapping tools, and other key agency requirements illuminated through staff interviews. Identify and recommend benchmark websites from both government and private sectors that exemplify excellence in integrating technical requirements that emerged through the staff interviews. Based on a list provided by CTPS, review the websites of the agency's peer organizations and benchmark features and functionalities that can be considered for integration into a new website

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.