Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Senior Web Developer
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative was founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education to addressing the needs of our local communities. Our mission is to build a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone.The TeamThe CZI Digital Technology Team is committed to creating, supporting, and managing outstanding website properties for CZI and its grantees in support of CZI’s north-star goals and mission. We do this by creating websites that are secure, stable, legally compliant, user-friendly, and optimized for growth. We partner closely with teams across Initiative and functional areas including
the Brand and Communications team, Science program teams, and Education teams to empower their work with effective systems and processes.
We approach our work with an eye towards equity, accessibility, and intelligent and usable site design to help build a future for everyone.
What You'll Do
Architect and oversee tech stack for CZI’s website portfolio, including vetting new web frameworks and managing ongoing updates to ensure stability (Ex: PHP upgrades, plugin updates, etc)
Be the primary point of contact for website infrastructure management. (Wordpress & PHP updates, plugin updates, OKTA integration, etc.
Oversee website development workflow across a portfolio of websites (Primarily Wordpress but with a few sites using other frameworks) This may require establishing processes around code review, github approvals, etc.
Lead web development for a team of developers, regularly writing code and reviewing/approving pull requests from other developers.
Collaborate closely with our external web development agency to ensure a seamless development workflow.
Oversee website compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other legal frameworks as they arise. Act as the primary point of contact and architect for our cookie compliance solution, OneTrust.
Collaborate with the security team on best practices for web security. Be the primary point of contact for security updates to our web environments. (Ex: content security policy development, HSTS). Architect and oversee A/B testing platform
Demonstrate expert knowledge of web development, especially around Wordpress. Help troubleshoot development issues and help fix bugs as they arise, including guiding and supporting more junior developers. (CWs)
Collaborate with our agency partner on front-end development.
Assist with DNS and domain management
Evaluate new tools and processes, architect solutions and best practices (ex: review API integrations, review new web platforms and tools)
What You'll Bring
Expert knowledge of Wordpress backend development including theme development, plugin development, site architecture and backend development
Extensive hands-on experience in front-end development. (HTML / CSS / Javascript, PHP, etc)
Extensive experience with standard development/devops
workflows, creating staging environments, working with Github, etc.
Experience with API’s: customization/configuration
Knowledge of website best practices
Ability to build relationships and credibility with business leads and external partners
Organized, methodical and detail-oriented, with outstanding analytical and obstacle solving skills
Able to lead multiple results-oriented tasks, to prioritize effectively, and to accomplish all duties within the time available.
Strong ability to translate discussions with stakeholders into actionable items
Demonstrated passion to go deep and do whatever it takes to achieve the team's end goals
Proven client/customer service skills
Bonus to have:
Experience with Node.js, headless content management systems
Experience with OneTrust
Experience with New Relic
Experience with Hubspot or similar marketing automation software
Familiarity with design programs like Photoshop, Figma, and InVision
Knowledge of SEO best practices
CompensationThe Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $158,000 - $237,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside Redwood City are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.
Benefits for the Whole YouWe’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.
CZI provides a generous 100% match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
Annual funding for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
Funding for select family-forming benefits.
Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
And more!
Commitment to DiversityWe believe that the strongest teams and best thinking are defined by the diversity of voices at the table. We are committed to fair treatment and equal access to opportunity for all CZI team members and to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Learn about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.
Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.
#LI-Remote
the Brand and Communications team, Science program teams, and Education teams to empower their work with effective systems and processes.
We approach our work with an eye towards equity, accessibility, and intelligent and usable site design to help build a future for everyone.
What You'll Do
Architect and oversee tech stack for CZI’s website portfolio, including vetting new web frameworks and managing ongoing updates to ensure stability (Ex: PHP upgrades, plugin updates, etc)
Be the primary point of contact for website infrastructure management. (Wordpress & PHP updates, plugin updates, OKTA integration, etc.
Oversee website development workflow across a portfolio of websites (Primarily Wordpress but with a few sites using other frameworks) This may require establishing processes around code review, github approvals, etc.
Lead web development for a team of developers, regularly writing code and reviewing/approving pull requests from other developers.
Collaborate closely with our external web development agency to ensure a seamless development workflow.
Oversee website compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other legal frameworks as they arise. Act as the primary point of contact and architect for our cookie compliance solution, OneTrust.
Collaborate with the security team on best practices for web security. Be the primary point of contact for security updates to our web environments. (Ex: content security policy development, HSTS). Architect and oversee A/B testing platform
Demonstrate expert knowledge of web development, especially around Wordpress. Help troubleshoot development issues and help fix bugs as they arise, including guiding and supporting more junior developers. (CWs)
Collaborate with our agency partner on front-end development.
Assist with DNS and domain management
Evaluate new tools and processes, architect solutions and best practices (ex: review API integrations, review new web platforms and tools)
What You'll Bring
Expert knowledge of Wordpress backend development including theme development, plugin development, site architecture and backend development
Extensive hands-on experience in front-end development. (HTML / CSS / Javascript, PHP, etc)
Extensive experience with standard development/devops
workflows, creating staging environments, working with Github, etc.
Experience with API’s: customization/configuration
Knowledge of website best practices
Ability to build relationships and credibility with business leads and external partners
Organized, methodical and detail-oriented, with outstanding analytical and obstacle solving skills
Able to lead multiple results-oriented tasks, to prioritize effectively, and to accomplish all duties within the time available.
Strong ability to translate discussions with stakeholders into actionable items
Demonstrated passion to go deep and do whatever it takes to achieve the team's end goals
Proven client/customer service skills
Bonus to have:
Experience with Node.js, headless content management systems
Experience with OneTrust
Experience with New Relic
Experience with Hubspot or similar marketing automation software
Familiarity with design programs like Photoshop, Figma, and InVision
Knowledge of SEO best practices
CompensationThe Redwood City, CA base pay range for this role is $158,000 - $237,000. New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. Pay ranges outside Redwood City are adjusted based on cost of labor in each respective geographical market. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.
Benefits for the Whole YouWe’re thankful to have an incredible team behind our work. To honor their commitment, we offer a wide range of benefits to support the people who make all we do possible.
CZI provides a generous 100% match on employee 401(k) contributions to support planning for the future.
Annual funding for employees that can be used most meaningfully for them and their families, such as housing, student loan repayment, childcare, commuter costs, or other life needs.
CZI Life of Service Gifts are awarded to employees to “live the mission” and support the causes closest to them.
Paid time off to volunteer at an organization of your choice.
Funding for select family-forming benefits.
Relocation support for employees who need assistance moving to the Bay Area
And more!
Commitment to DiversityWe believe that the strongest teams and best thinking are defined by the diversity of voices at the table. We are committed to fair treatment and equal access to opportunity for all CZI team members and to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Learn about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
If you’re interested in a role but your previous experience doesn’t perfectly align with each qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the perfect fit for this or another role.
Explore our work modes, benefits, and interview process at www.chanzuckerberg.com/careers.
#LI-Remote