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Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL

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Columbia, MD · On-site

U.S. Citizenship This contractor will provide a variety of SharePoint, web development, and ... We are looking for someone with experience in graphics, layout, scripting, programming, as well as ...

Taku Health Services, LLC

Web Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Web Developer will support the development and maintenance of Army 365 digital collaboration ... Contractor shall provide Trusted Agent support services in accordance with DoW and Army ...

Next Step Systems

Front-End Web Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

Front-End Web Developer, Chicago, IL We have an exciting Front-End Web Developer opportunity to ... Ideal candidates must be a self-starter, who can work independently but also work well as a team.

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Web Developer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$70K/yr

The Web Developer serves as a key member of a productive creative team, helping to provide College ... For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to ...

in2vate

Web Developer

Tulsa, OK

The Web Developer will collaborate with the technology team in designing, developing and ... Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions. Ability to handle ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Web Developer

Arlington, VA · On-site

The Web Developer shall provide support for development, configuration, and sustainment of Army 365 ... The Contractor shall provide Trusted Agent support services in accordance with DoW and Army ...

Procom Services

Web Developer

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

... Contractor Payroll) Flextrack (Vendor Management System) You will support design, develop and ... Proven track record of design and develop 3-tier Web applications * Knowledge and hands-on ...

In2vate

Web Developer

Tulsa, OK · On-site

The Web Developer will collaborate with the technology team in designing, developing and ... Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in making decisions. * Ability to handle ...

LufCo

Web Developer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Overview Position Title: Web Application Developer - Data Visualization Location: Annapolis ... Work independently on complex projects Physical Requirements: * Ability to travel as required.

LufCo

Web Developer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$160K - $195K/yr

Overview Position Title: Web Application Developer - Data Visualization Location: Annapolis ... Work independently on complex projects Physical Requirements: * Ability to travel as required.

Greystones Group

Web Developer

Washington, DC · On-site

Company Description Federal Government IT contractor Bachelor's Degree and 8-10 years' experience ... Must be able to work both independently on tasks, and to work cooperatively with team members on a ...

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Web Developer

Time Payroll Demo Account

Chicago, IL

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Job description

Web developers will work with the business and editorial departments to constantly improve our website and newspaper. The job is a combination of different web disciplines: part development, part operations, and part design. The ideal candidate will have a wide range of web skills, but does not need to be a master of all.

Developers will be responsible for limited scope web design and development serving both our internal operations and external sites. Development projects will focus on identifying and solving specific problems. For projects of a larger scope, developers will work with outside vendors to do the development and design work. Developer will also be responsible for applying patches on the software level of the web stack and troubleshooting problems on the site. Developers must also have an eagerness to learn about new technologies and share that knowledge with the rest of the staff. This position reports to Director of Technology.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Identify and meet technology needs of editorial and business operations.
  • Build, or work with outside firms to build websites and web-based tools.
  • Work with outside hosting providers and developers to implement website upgrades.
  • Monitor web operations and respond to problems, some of which occur outside of regular business hours.
  • Share knowledge of internet techniques and technologies with our staff.
  • Train and support our staff on the best ways to utilize our internal tools.
  • Work with an external help desk that handles desktop hardware and software.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Familiarity with web APIs and development frameworks.
  • Well-rounded knowledge of web serving and desktop computing needs.
  • Experience developing web applications in: PHP, Python, PERL, Ruby, Django, Rails, .net or similar environment.
  • Experience with Movable Type.
  • Experience with HTML, CSS and user interface design.
  • Familiarity with using version control systems.
  • Journalism or advertising experience also a plus.

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