US-based applicants only

 

Reports to: UX & digital director

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and accessible Drupal and WordPress websites focusing on back-end development, configurations, and content migrations.
• Collaborate with the UX and design teams to plan technical execution and support writing technical and functional specifications.
• Migrate content from existing websites to new websites
• Implement common integrations with Drupal and WordPress sites which will be identified during discovery and UX. Examples are: email communication tools (Mailchimp etc), RSS feeds, calendar tools, authentication tools (Kerberos, MIT Touchstone, etc), Salesforce, databases, etc
• Implement design mockups to fully functional themes with extreme attention to detail
• Manage time and stakeholder expectations by setting and consistently meeting deadlines
• Maintain and implement excellent coding standards
• Collaborate and coordinate with team of developers
• Participate in client meetings to discuss development approaches/site functionality and design implications
• Troubleshoot browser/device inconsistencies and perform cross-browser reconciliation
• Produce 100% valid and bug-free code
• Support creating guidelines and processes for digital project management, asset creation, development, delivery, and archiving
• Deploy websites when ready for launch, coordinate hosting as needed
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Technical strategy: plan for best practices and new technology
• Business development support for pitches and estimates
• Understand and support overall business perspective

Qualifications

• Experience developing custom themes, modules/plugins for Drupal and WordPress
• Fluency in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/SASS, PHP, Twig, JavaScriptMin. 5 years of experience
• BS in Computer Science or related field
• Experience with developing accessible websites
• Advanced Git skills and respective branching strategies
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
• Ability to customize Drupal and WordPress with minimal use of plug-ins
• Knowledge of relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL), data manipulation with SQL-queries.
• Natural curiosity for emerging trends and technologies, and willingness to learn and share
• Motivated, reliable self-starter
• Smart problem-solver, strategic thinker with an ability to “figure stuff out”
• Good judgement calls about the balance between doing it right and getting it done
• Ability to navigate and succeed in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
• Other items, helpful but not required
• ○ Interest in good design and learning about design
• ○ Knowledge of Figma
• ○ Experience working with education, nonprofit, or food industry
• ○ Experience working with/leading a team of developers
• ○ Experience with Pantheon platform
• Comfortable using and configuring project management tools
• GitHub actions and automated workflows

Benefits:

● Competitive salary

● Health, dental, and vision insurance

● Company matched 401k

● Extensive and flexible paid time off

● Comprehensive family leave support

● Sabbatical at tenure

● Annual professional development stipend

● Fully paid Think Days

Location and work model

We support a flexible-location work model. You may choose to work from our studio in Boston, remotely, or a hybrid that is best for you. We only require in-person attendance at our studio 6-8 times per year for 2-3 days at a time. These sessions, which are all scheduled well in advance, keep us all connected by combining working sessions, group discussions, and fun activities.

Annual Salary

Depends on experience