Full Stack Web Developer

Serving more than 300,000 adults and children each year, the Connecticut Science Center is the state’s premier destination for informal science learning, a top tourist attraction, a hub for teacher training, and one of the state’s leading resources for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

The organization’s Full-Stack Web Developer is a member of the Marketing team. This position has a broad range of responsibilities including website maintenance, web page content, web page design, website optimization, fulfillment of marketing promotions, supporting membership, and working marketing events. This person should have a strong web and technical background, with a good creative eye and marketing acumen. This position interacts with numerous departments throughout the organization, as well as with a variety of outside partners, vendors, and the public.

Key Responsibilities

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  Under the direction of the Marketing & Membership Manager, develop and maintain a secure dynamic and user-friendly website that drives first-time and repeat visitation, corporate and individual donations, positive word of mouth advertising, and supports the overall sales efforts of all Connecticut Science Center programs, products, events, and offerings.
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  Provide users with an exceptional e-commerce
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  Possess an intellectual curiosity about the work and mission of the Connecticut Science Center, and have a passion for how the organization’s website and online presence will support this
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  Be constantly aware of Connecticut Science Center initiatives to anticipate both current and future website Work closely with the Marketing & Membership Manager to plan a website workflow and keep all projects on schedule
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  Work closely with in-house Graphic Designer to maintain a consistent look and feel that runs through our online presence.
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  Must work well under pressure of tight timelines and shifting priorities with a dedication to meeting deadlines while producing high-quality work on time.
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  Ability to work collaboratively and sometimes manage outside vendors.
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  Maintain a well organized media folder in WordPress containing all website related graphic, video, audio, and image files.
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  Commitment to remaining current with best practices, tools, and relevant trends in website design and management by seeking out and attending professional development opportunities.
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  Perform routine site audits as well as ongoing maintenance.
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  Other duties as assigned.

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  Proven web development and design experience with a strong online portfolio. Minimum 5 years of full-stack development experience. Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is preferred
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  Proficient in working with both front-end and back-end coding languages
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  Ability to code and design for accessibility
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  UX and UI design capabilities
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  Current on all SEO best practices
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  Familiarity with Digital Ocean cloud hosting services
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  Advanced proficiency with WordPress and familiarity with many of its advanced plugins and add-on services
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  Ability to conduct thorough daily web audits for outdated content, bronken links, and other related issues
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  A solid understanding of Google Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics, as well as Google Merchant Center and Google Adwords
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  Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage a heavy and constantly shifting workflow
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  Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends and special event days as needed.
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  Commitment to being part of a team
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  Proficiency with other industry-leading software and technologies such as Adobe Creative Cloud applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
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  Ability to perform job functions using either a Windows or OSX operating system .
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  Fluent in HTML, CSS (including major frameworks), PHP and JavaScript.
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  Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
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  Ability and expectation to work on site.
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  A strong commitment to support diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEIA) generally and in the specific functions of this role.
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  Must provide proof of COVID vaccination or be approved for a medical or religious exemption, should such exemptions be part of employer’s policies, which may change from time to time.

Helpful Skills & Experience (Not Required)

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  Graphic Design
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  Tessitura TNEW
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  Apache or NGINX.
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  MySQL & MSSQL / Database configuration.
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  File Transfer Protocol (FTP), and all of its variations.
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  SSH/remote connections.
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  Standard security/encryption practices.
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  Managing APIs
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  Maintaining and extending CMS platforms (Wordpress, Drupal, Moodle).

Physical Requirements

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  Repetitive movement of hands and fingers – typing and
  
• Occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
  
• Sitting for extended periods.
  
• The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualified applicants will go through an application process, two-part interview process, and must complete a background check.

The Connecticut Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants can send resumes to [email protected] with "Full Stack Web Developer" in the subject line.