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Website Developer & Digital Experience Specialist - Draper
Software Engineer
Lead the evolution of a high‑traffic public website, crafting responsive, accessible experiences using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and CMS tools to deliver engaging digital content for a research organization.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and maintain the public‑facing website, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
- Implement responsive, accessible UI components with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.
- Integrate and extend CMS functionality to streamline content workflows for non‑technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with UX designers, content strategists, and data analysts to optimize user journeys and conversion metrics.
- Conduct code reviews, performance testing, and continuous integration to uphold quality standards.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional web development experience, preferably in a research or nonprofit environment.
- Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, or similar) and responsive design principles.
- Strong understanding of web accessibility (WCAG) and SEO best practices.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.