Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY

GeoNorth is looking for creative, motivated Web Developers who enjoy solving problems and learning new skills, all levels. We are a small team supporting a big organization, and so must leverage the latest, cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and methodologies.  If you like a start-up culture without the start-up risk, you’ll love this opportunity!  Multiple positions available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

8570 IAT Level 2 certification, e.g. Security+

The Junior Developer shall demonstrate six (6) months of specialized experience in web development and six (6) months of general IT experience.

The Mid-level Developer shall demonstrate three (3) years of specialized experience in web development and five (5) years of general IT experience.

The Senior-level Developer shall demonstrate seven (7) years of specialized experience in web development and ten (10) years of general IT experience.

Critical Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Security+ certification or the ability to earn it within 90 days of hire

Excellent knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Experience in PHP and/or Java

The ability to learn new things quickly

Comfortable working independently and in a team environment

Differentiating Skills

Experience with web frameworks like jQuery, Bootstrap, Knockout, SASS, etc.

Experience with distributed source control systems (preferably Git)

Ansible

Basic systems administration skills for Windows and Linux to include: Remote Desktop, SSH, SFTP, restarting services

UI/UX design, wireframes, information architecture

CMS development/administration experience

Graphics design skills, Photoshop expertise

Experience designing/developing Section 508 compliant websites

Aptitude for requirements gathering. Able to communicate complex technical concepts to company stakeholders in an easy-to-understand manner

Experience with Agile development processes, methodologies, and tools

Understanding of Test Driven Development Aptitude

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Work with Government and Department of Defense clients to create sites based on their vision, needs, and content.
  • Assist with requirements gathering, information architecture, and UI/UX.
  • Migrate clients off of legacy static sites and into new CMS sites.
  • Assist legacy clients in maintaining their current static sites.
  • Support website deployment efforts.
  • Must possess a great work ethic and be able to work directly with end-users, key stakeholders and sponsors in a collaborative environment.
  • Must be able to develop custom code in addition to knowing HTML, CSS, Javascript, basic tenets of web design, and the latest methods of responsiveness and graceful degradation. 
  • Experience with git, Jenkins, the linux command line, and MVC architecture are pluses. 
  • Experience with Drupal, WordPress, and/or Joomla is a nice-to-have.
  • Must be able to obtain a security clearance and Security+ certification.