Web Engineer

Phone/Skype Hire. Remote

Location: Remote

Duration: 12+ months

Responsibilities

• Works within the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with particular emphasis on developing/coding websites.
• Responsibilities include helping to architect complex solutions by participating in meetings as part of proposal and requirements gathering process and thoroughly understanding customer requirements, turning designs and user interface mockups into functional websites.
• Writes software for both back-end and front-end functionality of websites.

• Will work with a CMS such as Drupal and WORDPRESS and use, develop, or modify advanced features and modules. Will work with maintaining and converting existing PHP applications.

• Deliver effective training to customer personnel of various skill levels and technical capabilities. The resource must be proficient in HTML/CSS and client-side scripting libraries, understanding what it takes to develop websites that are cross-browser and standards compliant, and meet accessibility/disability requirements.
• Integrate websites with existing internal applications or third-party/opensource platforms. The resource must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, understand how to tactfully communicate difficult/sensitive information, and resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner. Responsibilities include oncall evenings, weekends, and holidays to cover system emergencies and updates.

Skills Needed

5+ years' experience in coding/developing/debugging web-based application software in a team development environment

5+ years' experience developing software using open-source technologies with the following platforms: Linux, PHP, and Drupal 8 and WordPress

5+ years' experience in html, dhtml, CSS, Dreamweaver, and adobe flash

5+ years' experience with relational databases such as SQL or MySQL

Experience in configuring Apache web server

Full cycle CMS deployment experience: installation, configuration and production

5+ Years of Experience in the Public Sector

Extensive working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop

Ability to apply Drupal or other CMS patches

Ability to re-mediate security issues within developed application code, Drupal modules, and core files

Knowledge of best practices in web design

Working knowledge of adobe captivate

Demonstrated ability to develop fillable forms using adobe pro

Demonstrated ability to develop original graphic designs suitable for use in

professional-level website deployment

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent analytical skills

Ability to teach, train, and transfer knowledge