Web Developer

Summary

The Web Developer is responsible for full-stack development and maintenance of the websites for the International Space Station National Laboratory. This includes designing new microsites and landing pages and updating existing website functionality and content. 

The Web Developer drives the online presentation of the International Space Station National Laboratory brand, displaying aesthetically pleasing, effective, and consistent content. 

The Web Developer oversees website performance and functionality, versioning, and releases and is responsible for overall site security and ongoing maintenance, working closely with IT and external web server support when necessary.

This position will report to the Manager of Marketing and Communications and support departments, campaigns, projects, and other activities that employ this unique research platform provided by the International Space Station National Laboratory.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Collaborate with team members and departments to manage the redesign of the current website, creating a unique and memorable user experience
• Optimize existing web pages, build new pages and templates, and evolve existing web content to consistently reflect organizational goals and objectives, driving the website purpose, function, and long-term strategy of the main site plus other properties:
  • https://issconference.org/
  • https://www.issnationallab.org/
  • https://ambassadors.iss-casis.org/login/
• Ensure that all web properties are search engine optimized and in line with web best practices to boost both organic site traffic and online reputation 
• Implement web analytics, tagging, and tracking of relevant actions, and reporting on user interactions to advance future content and expand the organization's reach
• Develop new site features, tools, apps, email templates, landing pages, and web forms in response to evolving user needs
• Establish policies, procedures, and best practices around site technical infrastructure, maintenance, and content management
• Research emerging technologies and services that may enhance the web experience and make recommendations to management, including identifying deficiencies and bugs
• Manage web hosting and DNS
• Assist with other marketing and communications activities, as needed

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in web development or related field
• Full stack LAMP developer and forward-thinking user-focused UX professional with solid knowledge of web marketing standards, practices, tools, and trends
• Experience in WordPress and related plug-ins and coding
• An understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, WordPress, and jQuery, as well as CSS and JavaScript frameworks/libraries
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Experience with Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics

Desired Skills and Knowledge

• 5 years of experience in web design & development
• Experience with project management tools
• Working with third-party APIs such as Salesforce and Google.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, if requested, CASIS will make reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.