Position: Software Developer I – CMS/WordPress Developer
Location: Washington DC (potential for hybrid)
Clearance Required: Public Trust
“Must hold an active Public Trust clearance to apply”

This position will build application and web front-ends based on requirements from Stakeholder Engagement, programs, UX and designers.

SCOPE OF WORK
The position’s SCOPE OF WORK include the following:

- Experience with WordPress CMS framework, configuration and maintenance
- Create organizational website with WordPress framework
- Write/develop templates with Wordpress CMS and PHP.
- Experience with configuring WordPress in-house environment and maintenance.
- Build reusable code and component/pattern libraries
- Skilled in HTML5, CSS, CSS3, SCSS.
- Skilled in Front-End development framework and process from UX design to web component delivery.
- Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery.
- Some combination of JavaScript frameworks, such as DurandaJS, Angular, Gulp, Webpack, ReactJS.
- Experience creating accessible forms (using ARIA), with client-side form validation (JavaScript).
- Experience with Bootstrap or other similar technologies.
- Experience with a collaboration platform and code repository control.
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
- Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
- A commitment to Lean principles, including rapid prototyping for user testing.
- Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
- Baseline understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
- Baseline understanding of WCAG compliance as it applies to front-end code
- Basic knowledge of image authoring tools, to be able to crop, resize, or perform small adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Gimp or Photoshop is a plus.
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
- Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.
- Responsible for support of critical business functions through the development, implementation, and maintenance of web front ends, including adaptation of COTS products to meet the business requirements.
- Lead and Contribute web front end expertise to multiple projects and ensure that specifications are met.
- Design, code, test, debug, maintain, and document web front end customizations. Participate in peer-reviews.
- Follow established accessibility and W3C standards and procedures. Contribute towards the improvement.
- Work as part of web development teams across enterprise
- Coordinate with departments and users in the support of business applications.
- Exercise judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
- Represent the IT department in terms of front-end development expertise in coordination with other departments.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

- WordPress framework, CMS, PHP 4-6 Years
- XML, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, HTML5 4-6 Years
- Accessibility standards and tools (ARIA) 2-3 Years
- Web Services, ReactJS, Angular, Angular2, Webpack, Gulp 1-2 Years
- Bootstrap (or similar platform) 1-2 Years
- Technical Documentation 4-6 Years

SPECIAL SKILLS:

- Analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop solutions to problems
- Ability to lead and conduct design reviews, code reviews and technical assessment
- Developing and/or creating new or more effective ideas, approaches, etc.
- Developing and formulating short-range plans/decisions
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

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