Job Summary:
Design Lab is FHI 360โs creative studio specializing in print and web design for human development (http://designlab360.org/). Design Lab provides creative support to FHI 360โs business units to meet the program needs of the company. The Lead Web Developer will serve as the technical expert and lead developer for the Design Labโs digital projects, including small and large-scale websites, email templates, and other digital projects as needed. Typical assignments include translating website designs created in Adobe Illustrator or XD to highly customized themes in Wordpress that are derived from core theming. In addition to custom front-end theming and styling, create a technical system design for the Wordpress dashboard that makes maintenance of the site easy and intuitive using plugins such as Advanced Custom Fields to make editing simple and understandable from an admin perspective.
Accountabilities:
Build custom Wordpress themes to design specifications, ensuring websites are optimized for mobile devices and low-bandwidth internet connection
Create an intuitive user-experience in the backend for client content editors
Serve as technical expert for small and large-scale web projects, and actively participate in client kick-off and status meetings to define requirements, provide rationale for build approach, and propose solutions for user and business needs
Provide monitoring, ongoing maintenance/backups, and plugin updates for websites
Work with Design Lab Studio Manager to create realistic budgets and timelines; meet all agreed-upon deadlines and budget parameters
Identify and communicate web accessibility and compliance concerns and recommendations at the outset of the project specifically color contrast, semantic markup, alt text on imagery, etc.
Review proposed wireframes and visual design prior to client submission, and appraise designer of any recommendations/concerns to ensure feasibility of development
Implement effective page speed optimization and SEO strategies to ensure that websites are quick to load and easily discoverable
Write user documentation and provide Wordpress training as needed for clients so they have the ability to update web content
Manage and oversee the work of external contractors (e.g., web designers, web developers) as needed
Collaborate with other business units and internal clients, build rapport, and nurture productive professional working relationships through the course of the project
Mentor, share knowledge, and provide direction to Senior Web Developer; for large projects, develop and implement a plan to divide tasks so that the project can be completed on time and within budget
Troubleshoot bugs/issue as they arise and contact external vendors (e.g., hosting service providers, plugin technical support) to resolve them in a timely manner
Contribute to business development activities
Continuously improve upon technical skills
Maintain archive of projects following the established file structure and organization
Performs other duties as assigned
Applied Knowledge & Skills:
Expertise and demonstrated fluency in Wordpress development and system design, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and PHP
Must have strong portfolio of highly-tailored CSS-driven websites, with demonstrated ability to translate design mockups into code
Thorough knowledge of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and remediation of documents to meet Section 508 compliance standards in addition to familiarity with GDRP and EU compliance.
Strong expertise in Google Analytics, SEO, Google Tag Manager and extracting information from analytics to make development decisions and inform design decisions.
Experience with UI/UX design tools such as Adobe XD or Figma
Strong understanding of coding for search engine optimization, page speed optimization for low-bandwidth scenarios), and cybersecurity protocols
Experience with Drupal 8/9 theming, SQL, PHP, Mongo DB & Mongo Charts, ASP.NET MVC, Angular 6 framework are a plus.
Must be able to translate design to development independently and communicate decisions based on bandwidth concerns and analytics.
Supervisory experience required
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to nurture client relationships is key
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Must be able thrive in a diverse, fast-paced collaborative studio environment and have superb time management skills
Problem Solving & Impact:
Works on problems that are diverse in scope and require judgment in resolving or making recommendations for solutions.
Respond to client feedback in a timely, professional manner
Exercises judgement within defined policies and procedures to obtain solutions to perform duties.
Decisions made generally affect own job or specific functional area.
Decisions and actions have serious implications with delays in schedules, operations and may affect overall business operations.
Supervision Given/Received:
Works as a team member by doing own share of work and listening to and acting on expressed needs.
Serves as a mentor or lead to less experienced staff.
Reports to Design Lab Creative Director.
Education: **
Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or Related Field.
Experience: **
Minimum of 10 years professional experience in custom Wordpress web development (HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP).
Experience in the use of common Wordpress plugins and integrations (Search & Filter, Advanced Custom Fields, Google Analytics, etc.)
Experience managing or serving as technical lead for large-scale web projects
Strong technical documentation skills
Prior experience working in a non-governmental organization (NGO) is preferred.
Typical Physical Demands:
Typical remote office environment.
Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
Technology to be Used:
Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.
Travel Requirements:
Less than 10%
The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.
Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.
Hiring Salary Range: $110,000 - $135,000
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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