Job Posting – AUTISM SPEAKS<\/p>\n
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Position Title: Web Developer<\/p>\n
Reports to: Web Architect<\/p>\n
Location: NYC or remote<\/p>\n
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PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this position is the development, implementation and maintenance of Autism Speaks\u2019 awareness and fundraising sites, and electronic communications tools.<\/p>\n
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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILILTIES:<\/p>\n
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– Implements the technology and web site strategies laid out by the Web Architect and CCO<\/p>\n
– Develops code and works within existing technology frameworks to efficiently develop and launch various web sites, applications and tools.<\/p>\n
– Works closely with the Web Architect to determine the proper architecture, coding and implementation of all AS web properties<\/p>\n
– Programs or adapts additional functionality as necessary to work in conjunction with existing AS platforms<\/p>\n
– Helps manage relationships with site vendors and service providers<\/p>\n
– Contributes to ongoing discussion and recommendation of technical best practices as necessary<\/p>\n
– Promotes quality control protocols and consistency for online publishing<\/p>\n
– Understands technical and functional design requirements<\/p>\n
– Creates prototypes for client engagements<\/p>\n
– Designs, codes, and tests technical solutions<\/p>\n
– Identifies system deficiencies and recommends solutions<\/p>\n
– Develops internal and external meeting objectives and agendas<\/p>\n
– Conduct user acceptance testing, and report results<\/p>\n
– Design and implement user-driven templates, databases and interfaces for ease of use.<\/p>\n
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n
Education: Minimum Bachelor\u2019s degree – prefer Computer Science and\/or related degree<\/p>\n
Experience:<\/p>\n
– Minimum 3 years of experience in web development, web production or Internet-related field; prefer not-for-profit industry experience.<\/p>\n
– Minimum 2 years of experience in using CMS\/template driven systems, template driven systems preferred such as Drupal, Joomla or WordPress.<\/p>\n
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Specialized Skills and Knowledge:<\/p>\n
– Must have development experience with Blackbaud Sphere (formerly Kintera Sphere). This is a strong requirement as we are developing primarily within Kintera.<\/p>\n
– Understands the necessity of and contributes to coding standards<\/p>\n
– Excellent development and coding skills<\/p>\n
– Strong technology background, with an eye for consistency and branding<\/p>\n
– Has worked with source control systems like Subversion or git<\/p>\n
– Proficient in (X)HTML, CSS, XML and an intermediate knowledge of JavaScript, PHP, and ASP .NET, AJAX, UML, MySQL, SOAP, Perl, Apache and OOP<\/p>\n
– Should have development experience within Drupal. If you have contributed source code to the project, you are an ideal candidate.<\/p>\n
– Detail oriented<\/p>\n
– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multi-task and prioritize<\/p>\n
– Proven ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of staff<\/p>\n
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