About the Role
Web Development Manager
- Remote
- Client Delivery, Digital Transformation
- Part time
- Rockville, Maryland, United States
Are you a skilled web developer with a passion for creating innovative and user-friendly websites? Do you have experience leading a team and managing complex web projects? Ripple Effect is seeking a Web Development Manager to join our dynamic team!
Ripple Effect is looking for a Web Development Manager with nine years of experience to support our client’s mission. This role will be on the Digital Transformation team and will work 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 are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.
General Information
- Job Code: CIT-WB-04M
- Location: Ripple Effect Headquarters – Rockville, MD
- Employee Type: Non-Exempt, Part-Time Regular
(Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements) - Telework: Fully Remote
- Clearance: Public Trust
- Manager: Yes
- Number of Openings: 1
- Salary Range: $87,251.97 – $100,338.00 per year (how we pay and promote)
Responsibilities
- Write well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
- Managing clients and projects to accomplish goals.
- Overseeing the work quality of more junior web development staff.
- Understanding UX/UI best practices and 508 accessibility.
- 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
- 9 years of relevant experience
Basic Requirements
- Expert WordPress and Drupal knowledge and other Content Management Systems
- 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
- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
- Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines
- Experience with GovCon web management and 508 accessibility
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques
- Highly organized, efficient, and extremely detail-oriented
- Demonstrated strength in oral and written communication skills, including professional emails
- Ability to work productively and collaboratively in SharePoint to accomplish tasks