Full-stack Web Developer / Technical Lead

About

Education and Experience

• Five (5) years of experience building web applications including front-end (user interface) and back-end (database and architecture) design, testing, and deployment
• Ability to demonstrate code complies with cybersecurity policies and best practices
• Deep empathy and understanding of equity and inclusiveness, particularly as these show up in technology
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Well-versed in Drupal development
• Experience working closely with UI/UX designers
• Experience with Google Analytics setup for products
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Java, JavaScript, and CSS)

Responsibilities

• Establish and socialize solution architecture, including new technologies and integrations with existing systems, across teams and to a variety of stakeholders
• With the team's UX designers, implement front-ends with end-users (residents and/or City employees) and be comfortable talking about your products without using jargon
• Serve as the team's full-stack web developer; build any needed in-house digital services using modern tools and approaches, including open source, cloud infrastructure, containerization for deployment, etc.
• Create and implement maintenance and support plans for any in-house products and services code review, test coverage, and acceptance criteria
• Champion modern software practices on topics such as DevOps, agile project management, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), security, testing, and automation and support adoption throughout City government
• Build trust and partnerships by working alongside agency partners

Skills Requirements

• A portfolio of user-centered digital products and web applications
• Comfort in high-pressure, fast-paced environments and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Function well in ambiguity
• High comfort and familiarity with web development best practices, including agile development, user-centered design, open-source development, automated testing and deployment, and working with cloud platforms.
• Experience developing and implementing modern tech stacks, preferably experience integrating with Microsoft O365 and Azure suite and legacy IT environments
• Flexibility in terms of technology and focused on outcomes for residents, not using a particular technology as a solution looking for a problem
• Ability to contribute to data analysis, analytics, and visualization as needed
• Knowledge of Python and SQL