Full-Time
Web Developer
Arete Technologies
No salary listed
Richmond, VA, USA
In Person
Category
 Software Engineering (1) |
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Required Skills
PHP
Drupal
JavaScript
Wordpress
HTML/CSS
Google Analytics
Requirements
- Fluent command of dynamic programming languages such as Javascript, PHP and HTML 5.
- An up-to-date understanding of modern and ever-changing programming languages.
- Ability to design a website meant to house and process large volumes of information and in a wide variety of formats.
- Ability to design a website for a regulatory state agency that deals with large volumes of confidential information.
- Ability to design a website that will respond appropriately across all browsers and devices including desktop, laptop, tablet and mobile.
- Fluent command of meta data best practices including meta descriptions, meta keywords, Google Analytics and various other search engine algorithms.
- Ability to design a website meant to be maintained by multiple users who will all be editing the site simultaneously, with administrative users able to delegate editing tasks and create users with a wide range of privileges.
- Ability to design a website meant to be maintained by various users who may not be familiar with traditional programming languages, including experience with Content Management Systems such as WordPress, Joomla or Drupal.
- Ability to design a website that can support multiple daily backups to run either as a cron job or manually, and the ability to export or download content after it has been uploaded.
- Ability to design a website integrated with Google Analytics or another analytics provider to measure public and practitioner usage.
- The Designer would need some experience with configuration of a CMS, experience designing and deploying websites that meet Virginia’s Web Site standards and IT accessibility standards, and some experience creating pages that access a database for dynamic content pages.
- Word Press or Drupal content management systems (CMS) in a Windows environment with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a new website based on a template provided by AUTHORIZED USER, adhering to VITA’s web standards and requirements, with an intuitive content management system for content edits.
- Transition from the existing website to the new site at the domain www.dhp.virginia.gov.
- Provide training for board and program staff on using the chosen CMS.
- If needed, provide training for the agency’s Data division on best practices regarding server-side configuration, database management and security protocols.
- Configure and deploy WordPress or Drupal CMS in a Windows environment with Microsoft SQL Server databases.
- Ensure the redesigned website is responsive across devices and accessible, with consistent templates across all agency boards and programs.
- Ensure the CMS supports multiple users and appropriate permission delegation for editing tasks.
- Adhere to Virginia’s Web Site standards and IT accessibility standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data security and privacy for confidential information.
- Plan and execute transitional downtime minimal or zero during the switch.
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance as required.
Desired Qualifications
- Local candidates strongly preferred