Museum of Science, Boston
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Summary Statement
The Web Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications and interfaces using Drupal and other associated technologies. This role collaborates with various stakeholders to support web development projects, ensure code quality and standards, and align web applications with the Museum's overall digital platform and technology strategy. This role also performs routine maintenance of Drupal websites and the environment, liaises with web hosting providers, and integrates websites with CRM systems and other backend data sources. Additionally, the developer stays up to date on emerging web technologies and best practices to continuously improve the Museum's websites.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a primary technical lead for the development, configuration, customization, and support of the Museum's Drupal websites, creating solutions that meet business requirements, and are optimized for performance and scalability.
- Collaborates with project stakeholders, including designers, content creators, and other developers, to support web development projects through all phases, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-launch maintenance.
- Collaborates with the Digital Platforms Manager and other developers to ensure that all web applications and interfaces align with the Museum's overall digital platform and technology strategy and architecture.
- Performs routine maintenance of Drupal websites and environment, including monitoring for and addressing security vulnerabilities.
- Serves as the primary point of contact and liaison with web hosting provider to ensure site uptime, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Collaborates with the CRM Systems Developer and other Museum stakeholders to integrate the Museum's website with CRM systems and other backend data sources.
- Maintains a deep understanding of the Drupal content management system and its associated technologies and capabilities.
- Perform other work-related duties as required by the Manager.
Work Schedule
This position is a regular, full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Fully Remote
Reports To
Director, Digital Platforms & Technology
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree.
Experience: 3 or more years of Drupal development experience.
Basic Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in Drupal development, including experience with Drupal 8+, PHP, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS.
- Demonstrated experience with Drupal architecture, including themes, modules, and hooks.
- Demonstrated experience integrating Drupal with other platforms using web services, REST APIs, and other data exchange methods.
- Knowledge of web development best practices, including responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Understanding of agile methodologies and experience working in a team environment.
Starting Salary
Exempt $86,304
Benefits
Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.
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