Summary

The Web Developer's role is to build the operations end of the organization's and its clients' Web sites and keep them running smoothly. This includes designing, building, and implementing new Web pages and sites; integrating sites with back end applications; migrating legacy applications to the Web; and performing day-to-day administration of the organization's and its clients' Web portfolios. Use of a variety of Web development languages is required.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

  • Participate is setting organizational Web development strategy.
  • Develop and communicate Web site usage and security policies and standards to all users.
  • Define Web site architecture and overall site structure. Acquisition & Deployment
  • Perform cost-benefit analyses of proposed Web implementations.
  • Conduct research into current and emerging Web technologies and issues in support of Web development efforts. Operational Management
  • Identify, recommend, and prioritize new Web features and applications in conjunction with business leaders and department managers.
  • Develop, code, install, test, debug, and document Web applications using appropriate editors.
  • Register Web servers and sites with domain name services.
  • Update Web pages to ensure site accuracy and currency.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with existing Web applications and sites.
  • Work with database administrator to design, develop, and update databases as they relate to Web applications.
  • Perform periodic Web site audits.
  • Monitor and report on Web site traffic and performance.
  • Install and configure HTTP servers and associated operating systems, and establish appropriate server directory trees.
  • Manage and/or provide guidance to junior members of the team.

Position Requirements

Formal Education & Certification

  • College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or three years equivalent work experience. Knowledge & Experience
  • Strong understanding of Internet programming languages, including HTML, JavaScript, J-Query, ASP.
  • Proven experience with computer graphic and multimedia design, including Flash.
  • Some knowledge of databases, including MS SQL, MySQL.
  • Experience working with Content Management Systems.
  • Experience in gathering and analyzing business requirements.
  • Some experience with project management required.
  • Good understanding of the organization?s goals and objectives.

Personal Attributes

  • Honest and acts with integrity.
  • Excellent knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to conduct research into emerging Internet technologies and programming languages.
  • Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language.
  • Highly self motivated and directed.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Very strong customer service orientation.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

  • On-call availability for 15 days per month.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
  • Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.