What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Stack Developer position at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium?
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Full Stack Developer
Job Title: Full Stack Developer
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: Starts at $75,966/year
Job Description:
Join our innovative team at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, where technology meets conservation! We are adding a Full Stack Developer who thrives on developing cutting-edge digital solutions that enhance both the guest experience, as well as critical behind-the-scenes operations.
In this role, the Full Stack Developer will take end-to-end ownership of projects, working across the entire tech stack to build seamless, scalable solutions. Utilizing modern frameworks, APIs, databases, and multiple front- and back-end languages, this position plays a key role in shaping our digital ecosystem.
If you're passionate about coding and excited to support our mission of conservation and education, we want to hear from you!
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions (including but not limited to):
- Work across the full stack to build scalable, distributed solutions that enhance user experience and drive business growth.
- Develop new features and infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of the business and emerging project requirements.
- Take the lead on new projects, guiding them from initial concept through to deployment.
- Ensure performance, uptime, and scalability of applications, while maintaining high standards for code quality and design.
- Follow agile development methodologies, implementing best practices and continuously seeking opportunities for learning and improvement.
- Lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, implementation and deployment.
- Architect, build, and own end-to-end systems, including infrastructure, front-end, back-end, and API integrations.
- Primarily work with Ruby, Python, Node, React and JavaScript to develop solutions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to optimize system integrations and streamline enterprise ecosystems.
- Partner with stakeholders to gather data and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
- Contribute as a subject matter expert in defining technology goals and shaping strategic vision.
- Explore opportunities to apply skills in areas such as computer vision/ML with animal health and behavior, IoT, wearables, and scientific research depending on expertise and organizational priorities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic environment, bringing innovation to both technology and mission-driven goals.
- Strong proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies, with hands-on experience in Ruby, Python, Node, React and JavaScript.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and optimize highly scalable, distributed systems.
- Deep understanding of agile software development practices.
- Skilled in architecting end-to-end systems.
- Expertise in optimizing application performance, ensuring uptime, and scaling systems to meet user demands.
- Self-starter with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Independent thinker and proactive problem solver.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on creating efficient, sustainable solutions.
- Ability to operate independently with minimal technical oversight.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of three to five years of professional experience in full-stack development.
- Proven experience designing and deploying large-scale applications.
- Experience working with agile development teams and leading projects from concept to delivery.
- Strong understanding of web frameworks, APIs, databases, and server-side technologies.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Advanced knowledge of programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Node, React, and JavaScript.
- Experience in capturing, organizing, and optimizing data to support data-driven decision-making, enabling effective measurement of project success and user behavior.
- Excellent debugging and optimization skills.
- Experience in unit/integration testing.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Fosters a working environment that encompasses a level of respect, empathy and overall understanding for all employees.
- Ability to frequently bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach upward, twist, and have good lateral movement.
DISCLAIMER
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor is it to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC.
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Salary : $75,966
