Non Exempt Remote Full Stack Web Developer Jobs in Washington

• Job Code: CIT-DV-03
• Location: Remote, Ripple Effect Headquarters - Rockville, MD 
• Employee Type: Non-Exempt, Part-Time/On-Call, Ad-hoc
• Telework: Full-Time
• Clearance:  None
• Pay Range: $47.34 - $49.81 (how we pay and promote) 

Are you passionate about building applications that make work smarter and faster?

Ripple Effect is looking for a Senior Web Developer (Full-Stack) with 6+ years of experience building, maintaining, and optimizing secure, user-friendly websites and applications. This role will partner with other teams to oversee the development of high-quality websites, collaborate with designers, and implement best practices to ensure optimal website performance and user experience. You will also provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, as well as contribute to the planning and execution of web development projects.

If this position sounds of interest, there's a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle. 

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Use a variety of internet technologies, techniques, scripting and object-oriented languages and databases (e.g. HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL) to create web page elements such as user interface features, site animation, web apps, special effects, databases and e-business applications
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Troubleshoot a variety of issues including script and plugin errors, media integration and website usability
• Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling websites including Ripple Effect's
• Optimize websites using industry best practices for both functionality and search engine results
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree
• 6 years of relevant professional experience
• At least 2 years of experience in government contracting or the federal workforce supporting federal agencies on a web development project

Basic Requirements

• Experience using WordPress and Drupal
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Experience with FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) and 508 compliance
• Excellent documentation skills including with requirements gathering
• Top-notch programming skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages such as Javascript and Python
• Experience with jQuery and other web development libraries and frameworks
• Intermediate knowledge of and experience with Search Engine Optimization process
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely

Skills That Set You Apart

• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining APIs
• Intermediate experience with AI tools, including their limitations and risks, and how they can be applied to support project management tasks
• Experience advising on the incorporation of AI tools into websites for chatbots and other uses

About Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect is an award-winning women-owned small business providing professional consulting and exceptional talent for federal, private, and non-profit clients. We deliver multi-disciplinary solutions across Communications & Outreach, Research & Evaluation, Program Management & Policy, Digital Transformation, and Technical & Scientific Support solutions with a focus on science, research, and healthcare domains. 

Hiring Process | Life at Ripple

Benefits

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences. 

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Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter. Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.