WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Web Application Development
 

• Under the direction of the Software Engineer, design, develop, maintain components in web-based educational software utilizing Python, PHP, PostgreSQL, MySQL and JavaScript.
   
• Convert programming code functionality from PHP code to Python code to port the Web Application to the new site platform.
   
• Participate in the architectural and platform decisions related to the conversion of PHP code to Python code.
   
• Write clean and reusable code that can be easily maintained and scaled.
   
• Write code that is security-minded and where personal data is protected.
   
• Refactor and optimize software when needed.
   
• Manage code and participate in code reviews as part of build and release cycles (i.e. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment).
   
• Deploy and support applications across multiple server environments.
  
  Testing & Defect Resolution
   
• Gather user feedback and refine existing applications in cooperation with content and web design teams.
   
• Investigate and resolve bugs, upgrade existing software when needed.
   
• Monitor application performance; investigate and resolve problems.
  
  Documentation
   
• Write and maintain documentation for users, developers, and to support ongoing maintenance of systems.
   
• Review existing documentation for accuracy and usefulness.
  
  Collaboration
   
• Participate in meetings and work collaboratively with stakeholders to determine development progress and status, technical design needs, and functional/business requirements.
   
• Work with product management to solicit feedback and facilitate a continuous improvement cycle.
   
• Have a broad awareness of current and emerging technology.
   
• Evaluate options and make recommendations for solutions that fit organizational needs and resources.
   
• Review current processes for optimization and automation.
   
• Prioritize and manage time effectively.
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
   
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Informatics, Information Science, or equivalent experience.
   
• 2 - 3 years of experience analyzing, designing, developing, installing and maintaining web applications and services with emphasis in Python and PHP.
  
  Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
  
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
   
• Knowledge of Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, etc.
   
• Understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
   
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).
   
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Bitbucket, Git).
   
• Ability to think strategically, problem solve, and proactively design solutions that are useful, robust, and supportable.
   
• Web application development experience in a collaborative environment, practicing good code management techniques.
   
• Excellent self-initiated problem-solving skills and an ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines.
   
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, including problem solving and consensus building.
  
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
   
• Experience with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
   
• Experience with front-end frameworks (e.g., Bootstrap, JQuery).
   
• Experience with Linux and Apache administration.
   
• Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, Freshservice)
   
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
   
• Familiarity with API endpoint development.
   
• Familiarity with usability testing and ADA accessibility standards.
   
• Broad interest in technology and enthusiasm for exploring emerging approach