NY.Gov is Hiring Front- and Back-End Developers
Want to help change the way government does tech? Join the NY.Gov Digital Team! Here are details on two open positions, a front-end web developer and a back-end web developer:
Front-End Web Developer Job Posting
The Front-End Web Developer for NY.Gov Digital will work with the content team to help evaluate incoming requests and brainstorm design possibilities in consideration of the limitations and possibilities of the Drupal platform as well as all options of content placement within NY.Gov, Governor.NY.gov and any additional website related to the Executive Chamber. The incumbent will employ best development, SEO practices, current web standards, and the highest level of accessibility while upholding the style guide and integrity of the new websites. This position involves a flexible work schedule and will require working some nights and weekends to complete priority assignments.
Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Assists in making development changes to websites including creating, editing, modifying, or adding content to templates, web forms, or pages
• Brainstorms and assists in the creation of new visually appealing and cutting edge websites, converting a graphical mock-up into an interactive web presence
• Conducts cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device user testing for inconsistencies, as well as testing for compliance to specified standards such as accessibility
• Develops and proposes creative new possibilities for content placement
• Applies best practices in CSS file organization and structure
• Utilizes file compression techniques for improving speed
• Creates a variety of Views in Drupal 7+, pulling various content types into newly constructed page views as needed
• Remains current with web standards and application of design trends
• Designs and builds functionality within demanding timeframes
Qualifications: Nine or more years of website programming experience, including at least two years of experience with Drupal Content Management System and at least three years of experience working with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, YUI or Prototype. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field may substitute for four years of general experience.
Back-End Web Developer Job Posting
The Back-End Web Developer for the NY.Gov Digital Team will be responsible for the overall technical success and continuous evolution of the NY.Gov and Governor.ny.gov websites and will help evaluate incoming requests in consideration of limitations and possibilities of the Drupal platform. The incumbent will work with the content team to make global changes to the websites that will help to improve experiences for users and for editors, and therefore must learn and fully understand all technical aspects of NY.Gov, Governor.NY.gov and additional Drupal websites related to the Executive Chamber. The Back-End Developer may also be tasked with application development, creation of workflows, migration and outputting data in multiple document formats. This individual will be expected to use best development, SEO practices, current web standards, and highest level of accessibility while upholding the style guide and integrity of the new websites. This position involves a flexible work schedule and will require working some nights and weekends to complete priority assignments.
Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Configure server or installation for new websites
• Request and/or setup new domains
• Fix bugs and troubleshooting issues on new and existing websites
• Optimize the Drupal Content Management System for the NY.Gov Team
• Predict and take measures to protect websites during increases in traffic
• Act as the technical advisor for the NY.Gov Team
• Remain current with web standards and application of design trends
Qualifications: Nine or more years of website programming experience, including at least two years of experience working with Drupal Content Management System; at least three years of experience using languages such as PHP, Python, Perl, .NET, Ruby, or Java; and at least three years of experience working with HTML, CSS and jQuery. A bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field may substitute for four years of general experience.