Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute · 4 days ago
IT Specialist IS-2210-12 (Web Developer)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$102K/yr - $133K/yrThe Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute is dedicated to saving wildlife species and training future conservationists. The IT Specialist will design, develop, and maintain websites and web applications, ensuring a functional and user-friendly online presence for the organization.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Maintains and supports the organization’s intranet and web applications
Designs and develops responsive, user‑friendly web applications and interfaces
Builds front‑end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks
Develops server‑side components, APIs, and databases (PHP, Python, Java)
Migrates websites, applications, and data to updated platforms and systems
Stays current on web/mobile technologies and advises on emerging digital tools
Collaborates with teams to improve intranet functionality and usability
Tests and debugs web applications to ensure functionality, usability, and performance
Identifies and resolves bugs; implements performance improvements
Implements security measures to prevent vulnerabilities, malware, and unauthorized access
Creates and maintains technical documentation (system specs, guides, release notes)
Provides ongoing troubleshooting and technical support for web applications
Develops intuitive UX, interfaces, workflows, and web analytics dashboards
Participates in system design, QA, baseline testing, and security remediation
Maintains quality control across the website (links, images, functionality)
Updates and manages web content to ensure accuracy and site relevance
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of, and skill in applying, advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments in web-based applications and internet server operations covering a wide range of technology and systems
Knowledge and skill in applying interrelationships of multiple IT specialties, emerging technologies, and their application to business processes sufficient to develop websites that meet current and future business requirements
Knowledge of, and skill in applying web technologies, protocols, usability concepts, databases, accessibility compliance standards, and requirements analysis methods to create custom websites and ensure compliance
Knowledge of and skill in applying web development techniques to design interfaces and websites
Skilled at installing, configuring, optimizing, securing, maintaining, and using Drupal, PHP, Composer, Git, NodeJS or Docker containers on high-availability, clustered RHEL production and development servers
Knowledge of, and skill in applying IT security principles and compliance standards, and performing periodic software security and accessibility reviews, scans and upgrades for Drupal websites
Knowledge of and skill creating, applying, modifying, and administering, Taxonomies, Views, Entities, User Roles and permissions
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Transit/Commuter Benefits
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Annual and Sick Leave
Family Friendly Leave
403b Retirement Plan
Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships
Museum Stores and Restaurants
Credit Union
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care)
Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care)
Company
Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute leads the Smithsonian's global efforts to save species, better understand ecosystems and train future generations of conservationists.
Founded in 1889
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mary Manson
Chief Technology Officer
Donald Neiffer
Chief Veterinary Medical Officer
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