Junior Web Developer- Cycle Position
Posted: 07/18/2024
Application Deadline: 07/31/2024
We are looking for a Junior Web Developer to join our firm through the remainder of the 2024 election cycle. This is a contract role that goes through November 30th, with the potential for a permanent role at the end of the term.
As a part of our team, you would:
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Work under supervision and independently on front-end and back-end development, primarily using Drupal and WordPress
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Develop custom tools and platforms that integrate with APIs from Facebook, Twitter, Box, Google, and more
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Create clean, easily navigable, and search-engine-friendly online projects of varying complexity
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Collaborate with the team to develop innovative and optimized solutions to our client's needs
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Work with our team to implement design elements from concept to completion of the project
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Help maintain and support a variety of web properties
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Implement responsive designs
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Prototype tools to expand company offerings and efficiency
You’d be a great fit if you have:
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An interest in learning new things. The digital world is constantly changing, so we frequently test new strategies and tactics.
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BS/BA degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
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Solid HTML hand-coding skills with the ability to build clean, functional, optimized web pages and user interfaces
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Working knowledge of PHP and MYSQL
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Familiarity with modern open-source content management systems like Drupal and WordPress
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Knowledge of AJAX and javascript frameworks like jQuery, React, AngularJS, etc.
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Adequate knowledge of relational database systems and web application development
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Ability to build cross-browser compatible websites
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Superior organization and time management skills.
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Strong communication skills and a preference for working in teams.
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Extraordinary attention to detail.
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Willingness to put in that extra time and effort: sometimes, we have to work longer days or on weekends, especially during campaign seasons.
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Bonuses, but not required
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Experience with MVC frameworks
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Knowledge of version control systems like GIT.
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Contribution to developer community websites like Stack Exchange, Drupal.org or Github.
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Knowledge of Drush and its use cases.
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Basic knowledge of REST APIs.
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Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services
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Salary & Benefits
The salary band for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 per year, prorated for the duration of employment. In order to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, salaries are non-negotiable.
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Employer-matched 401(k), no vesting schedule.
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100% company-paid premiums for employees' health, dental, and vision plans.
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100% company-paid premiums for life and disability insurance.
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1.25 days of PTO per month and 5 days of sick leave, plus company-designated holidays.
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Work from home monthly stipend.
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Regular team events.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter and portfolio to jobs@blueprintinteractive.com with the subject line “Junior Web Developer”. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.