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Web Application Developer

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Applications Security, Architectural Services, Best Practices, Brand Marketing (Branding), CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Chronic Disease, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Content Management, Cross-Functional, Disease Prevention and Control, Establish Priorities, Google Analytics, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Search, JavaScript, Logic Design, Mathematics, PHP Scripting Language (PHP Hypertext Preprocessor), Problem Solving Skills, Public Health, Sales Prospecting, Standards Development, Statement of Work (SOW), Systems Analysis, Systems/Internals Programming, Technical Support, Testing, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Web Client Plug-ins, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Web Design, Web Programming, Wordpress
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
1 day ago
Position overview / Statement of Work
The Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP) within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is seeking a Web Developer to build and secure the back-end of a WordPress site to support the project's functions. The candidate will work with CDIP's UX/UI content manager to create a website with mobile support and usable interfaces using best practices, including meeting WCAG AA standards.

Work activities:
  • Build new features and reusable components for (add site URL)
    • WordPress theme and plugin creation, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
      • Would largely follow selected theme, with limited customization
  • Site should be able to be updated and maintained without reliance on initial developer
    • Security and accessibility experience
      • Will largely be addressed through WP Engine
  • Work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure deliverables meet design, content and UX standards.
    • For branding and imagery for the site's overall look and feel
      • To match CDIP's vision for site
  • Collaborate with UX/UI Content Manager to ensure functionality of front-end development
  • Collaborate with non-technical colleagues on new features, ensuring a good technical fit.
  • Ability to adhere to the City's Managed WordPress Guidelines
  • Ensure the solutions you create meet web standard best practices, and accessibility guidelines.
  • Address bug fixes as needed, and consider the maintainability of code.
    • Keeping site and plugins up-to-date, regular maintenance
    • Support Content Manager in additional development solutions after UX testing is completed.
  • Build reusable, testable, and efficient code. Develop the building blocks of a website capable of handling the below listed functions.
    • Main page banner (rotating) (URL is healthylivesphl.com)
      • Developed materials will be shared with PDPH
    • Meets WCAG AA Standards with potentially additional accessibility features
    • Full site live by April 2026
    • Search functionality across website
    • File sharing capability
    • Mobile browsing capabilities
    • Google Analytics integration
  • Maintenance
    • Monthly maintenance to include technical support, minor updates, monitoring of plugins/themes/WordPress and act as liaison between WP engine and the internal team.
Required Skills/experience of the assigned staff:
  • Excellent communicator: Articulate jargon to general audiences (e.g., City departments and the public), explain the logic behind design decisions, craft compelling narratives about product work, write and speak clearly, and cultivate effective communication among team members.
  • Relationship-builder: Work with a variety of people and personalities, listen and ask questions to identify new design opportunities, and cultivate strong relationships to ensure seamless collaboration and continued project support. Be responsive through different stages and maintain communication to address any emergent issues.
  • Curious: Practice active listening, ask questions to get to the root of a problem, be open to receiving/giving constructive feedback, and have a sincere interest in learning new skills or growing old ones.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience in systems analysis, programming, and design BA/BS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work experience and training.
  • Understanding of design principles
  • Familiar with accessibility principles
  • Flexibility to troubleshoot front-end concerns
  • Experience using translation frameworks
  • Familiar with performance, scalability, security, and testing applications.
  • Familiar with various design and architectural patterns.
  • Extensive coding knowledge in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Highly Desired/Preferred
  • Compassionate: Turn empathy into actionable solutions that address people's real needs with integrity.
  • Self-directed. Given broad direction, you can prioritize your work and allocate your time and resources effectively. Just as important, you know when to ask for help and aren't afraid to do so.
  • Systems-thinker. You can envision how a particular feature may affect other, unrelated parts of the project.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About the Company

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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.tscti.com/careers-0

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