Job Description

Lead Developer - PHP and Front End Developer - Cold Fusion developer

Client : NIEHS

Role Overview: Responsible for coding and developing standards-compliant, accessible web pages and scripts using various technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SQL, and ColdFusion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write clean, maintainable code across multiple languages and technologies.
• Ensure accessibility compliance (Section 508) and cross-browser compatibility.
• Lead the full lifecycle development of web applications.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, SQL, ColdFusion.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira, API integration, and version control systems like BitBucket.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Preferred Certifications: Acquia Certified Developer, CIW JavaScript Specialist, MCSE, Zend Certified Engineer PHP.

The Lead Designer is responsible for creating usable, standards-compliant, attractive, modern online interaction interfaces. The Lead Designer is responsible for creating innovative, intuitive, and future-friendly Web designs to deliver next-generation media experiences. The Lead Designer works collaboratively and closely with internal and external resources to push the boundary of what's possible, taking advantage of the newest frameworks in finding uncommon ways of solving problems that surprise and delight our audience. The Lead Designer ensures consistency in the information architecture and user experience. The Lead Designer must be an advocate for usability at all times in order to provide guidance on incorporating user research methodologies into the product design and development lifecycles.

Links to online examples of work or portfolio may be included.

Duties:

• Create graphical Photoshop mock-ups, ensuring compliance with existing design style guides/rules Create simple mock-ups to depict screen / visual changes that impact the user experience
• Creates and designs interfaces for mobile and desktop Web experiences
• Designs creative approaches that address navigation & information architecture Determines layout breakpoints and determines design responses to breakpoints
• Develop wireframes, mock-ups, storyboards and prototypes to effectively communicate UX requirements, design features and functionality
• Integrates social media visually into the interface
• Ties the interface into the overall Institution look and feel Utilizes personas
• Utilizes storyboarding and graphic pre-designs Works in tandem with other developers

Skills Required:

• • Ability to design compelling user experiences across multiple form factors - mobile, tablet, and desktop
  • Client interface experience
  • Good understanding of mobile design patterns
  • In-depth understanding of user-centered design principles and tools Previous experience working within a Web Style Guide

• • Previous Section 508 development is a requirement
  • Prior experience participating in large, integrated teams including client and other third-party vendors
  • Strong conceptual skills and experience developing innovative user experience solutions

Skills Preferred:

• Ability to learn quickly, comprehend and apply new and emerging technologies in an effective manner
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple priorities
• An understanding and respect for the front-end/GUI as a mix of art and science Experience with Atlassian Jira as a work logging tool
• Experience within full lifecycle development initiatives with cross-functional development teams
• Keen design sensibility and a passion for user experience, from high-level concept to pixel-level detail Knowledge of Federal Web design standards
• Strong knowledge of task and use-case analysis, heuristic analysis, and user personas Strong production design experience preferred
• Superb graphics and UI design and development skills
• Understanding of online design, marketing and advertising Preferred Certification(s): One or more of the following:
• Adobe Photoshop ACE
• Center Centre User Experience Design and Technology Certified Web Consultant (CWCSB)
• CIW - Web Design Specialist
• Google Analytics Individual Qualification (IQ)
• Human Factors International: Certified User Experience Analyst (CXA) Nielsen Norman Group: UX or UX Master Certification

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