Name of position: Web Application Developer
note :Primarily remote Onsite as needed.
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 projects functions.
The candidate will work with CDIPs 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)
o 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
o 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.
o For branding and imagery for the sites overall look and feel
To match CDIPs 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 Citys 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.
o Keeping site and plugins up-to-date regular maintenance
o 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.
o Main page banner (rotating) (URL is )
Developed materials will be shared with PDPH
o Meets WCAG AA Standards with potentially additional accessibility features
o Full site live by April 2026
o Search functionality across website
o File sharing capability
o Mobile browsing capabilities
o Google Analytics integration
Maintenance
o Monthly maintenance to include technical support minor updates monitoring of plug- ins/themes/WordPress and act as liaison between WP engine and the internal team.
Skills/experience of the assigned staff: Required
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 peoples 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 arent afraid to do so.
Systems-thinker. You can envision how a particular feature may affect other unrelated parts of the project.
If you are: bright motivated skilled a difference-maker able to get things done work with minimum direction enthusiastic a thinker able to juggle and multi-task communicate effectively and lead then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client so get back to us and tell us why
you think you are a fit.
About Us:
At least 8 years of experience in the field of Quality Assurance with a minimum of 5years as a QA Lead working with complex enterprise solutions. Experience testing public-facing software Experience in using SLDC management system (like Azure DevOps QC or JIRA) to track and execute test processes. Experience using Azure DevOps (former TFS Cloud TFS VSTS) is preferable. Experience with UI test automation tool: Selenium WebDriver using Java. Experience in covering requirements with test cases. Must be able to assist in validation of technical requirements for integration between system components via real time and batch data transfers. Experience with specifics of functional and compatibility testing of browser-based UI (HTML based). Understanding of the test tasks specifics for HTML based UI vs desktop applications or thick clients. Understanding the purpose and use of the test tools for APIs/Web services like SoapUI or Postman. Understanding specifics of various text file formats (CSV XML JSON) and their use. Understanding the purpose and scope of performance testing process and tools. Must be proficient computer user with experience using standard productivity tools including Microsoft Project Word Excel PowerPoint Visio for documents development and data preparation and handling. Must be able to take strategic direction from executive management and participate in strategic planning activities throughout the lifetime of the project. Must be able to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance. Strong issue resolution and investigation skills. Ability to articulate and document the steps taken to resolve an issue. Excellent oral and written communication/soft skills and the ability to clearly articulate to all project members and stakeholders; must be a team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources. Must take initiative be a decisive decision-maker and show confidence in decisions made.
Bachelors degree in information systems Computer Science or equivalent experience
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