Blue State ยท 4 months ago
Contract Web Developer (Evergreen)
NY, DC, Oakland
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$75/hr - $90/hr
3+ years expBlue State is a purpose-driven agency that partners with leading causes and organizations to create real change. They are seeking a Contract Web Developer to build websites and products, troubleshoot existing platforms, and collaborate with various teams to support clients in the digital campaigning space.
AdvertisingDigital MediaMarketingPublic RelationsSocial
Responsibilities
Build websites and landing pages for our clients, writing quality code based on requirements and design comps, with attention to maintainability, scalability, performance, and accessibility
Troubleshoot issues on existing platforms, looking at front-end code and software configuration
Be our in-house point person for projects that are staffed primarily by vendors or client development teams. Conduct code review and document technical decisions as needed
Work with members of our product, design, analytics, content, and account teams to align on requirements and process
Communicate with project managers and stakeholders throughout the course of a project
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of experience building web pages using HTML, CSS, and modern web standards
WordPress development experience. Being able to build a WordPress theme and edit PHP is a requirement
Familiarity with CRM, CDP, or marketing platforms, such as SFMC, Engaging Networks, ActionKit, Action Network, or EveryAction/NGP, or a readiness to learn
Familiarity with fundraising platforms such as FundraiseUp, Classy, or Blackbaud, or a readiness to learn
Familiarity with optimization and personalization platforms such as Optimizely
Familiarity with Git and modern deployment and build tools and practices (i.e. devops)
Dedication to accessibility and experience working with designers to ensure that our experiences can be used by anyone, regardless of the assistive technology they may choose to use
The ability to interpret visual design comps and implement a designer's vision, navigating challenges and trade-offs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret requests from non-technical people
Empathy, positivity, respect, and the ability to be a role model at Blue State
Preferred
Experience using Advanced Custom Fields and Timber and building Gutenberg components using React
Front-end JavaScript experience. Experience with UI frameworks such as React and Next.js, or expertise in Node.js
Appreciation of the nuances of front-end performance
An eye for typography, whitespace, and other details that occur at the intersection of design and code
Enthusiasm and passion for progressive advocacy and community-building
Company
Blue State
Blue State is a media strategy and technology firm specializing in online fundraising, advocacy, social networking and more.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2010-12-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Christina Drayer
Managing Director
Ryan Seggel
Global Managing Director
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