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PdsSoft Inc

Front End Drupal Web Developer

PdsSoft Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Employment Type:

Full-Time, Experienced

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Information Technology.Job Description As a Front End Drupal Web Developer at CGS, you will coordinate with Enterprise Architects, Data Center Leads, IT Managers, Business and Application teams to establish the application development best practices and standards, process baseline and software configuration management and control. The role is responsible for designing, coding, and modifying websites, from layout to function and according to a client's specifications. The Ideal Candidate will strive to create visually appealing sites that feature user-friendly design and clear navigation. You will design, develop, troubleshoot, debug, and implement software code for a component of the website. Ideally, you and your team will work with graphic designers and other members of a project team to develop the site concept, interface design, and architecture of the website. This is an extremely vital role on a large government project.CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.Skills and Attributes for Success

Develops the scope for the application development process and governance function for the organizationDevelop milestones for the roadmapObtains, evaluates and consolidates best practices from within existing Drupal application development areas, including vendor and in-house teams as well as from outside sourcesWork with interested parties to review and reach a consensus on policies to be established and governed within for all design and development activities going forwardEstablishes an inventory of approved technology and tools and processes to ensure adherence to use of these toolsDefine and implement processes for updates and possibly new software and development tools and retiring old softwareCoaches and mentors team members to operationalize and ensure adherence to the defined standards and policiesDefines and implements periodic reviews to measure compliance to standards from all Drupal staff and vendorsParticipates in the evaluation and selection of new software development tools that project teams propose to introduce to the production environmentPlans and delivers software platforms used across multiple products and organizational unitsPerforms web design and production tasks using Dreamweaver, Web Content Management System (Drupal) and/or SharePoint toolsMakes use of HTML, XHTML, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and JQuery programming languages as neededCreates and optimizes Section-508 compliant images and PDFs for the web using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, and Acrobat)Deploys new sites using a current template, including the configuration of associated files (navigation, header, footer, etc.)Cleans up Drupal code, making certain that each page is W3C compliant and corrects any infrastructure issuesReview pages after migration to ensure accuracyPerforms QA reviews and all applicable testing before returning to client for final review, approval, and clearanceKnows and continues to keep up-to-date on Section-508 accessibility requirements and ensures all web pages and web files are compliantPerforms cross-browser testing and follows all internal approval and clearance processes before posting pagesOffers suggestions on information architecture, user experience, search engine optimization, Section-508 compliance, use of graphics, mobile optimization, and other web best practicesReviews website statistics (using Google Analytics, etc.) and uses findings to improve search engine optimization and information architecture as well as to inform customers of site performance and useAttends web team meetings and provides valuable input and maintains strong, positive interoffice and client relationsRepresents team in cross-organizational workgroups, communities of practice, project teams, etc.Uses MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and WinZip software to format and store files as neededQualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related fieldAt least three years of related experiencePrevious Experience with JavaScript, JQuery, HTML, CSS, CSS3, Web Programming SkillsExperience with 508 complianceGreat Communication SkillsA basic understanding of Security PrinciplesPrevious Experience working with Object-Oriented Design, Multimedia Content Development, and API creation and implementationMust be a US CitizenMust be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Public Trust ClearanceIdeally, You Will Also Have

Previous Government ExperienceOur Commitment Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:Health, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401kFlexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal HolidaysContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Join our team and become part of government innovation!For more information about CGS please visit: CGS Federal or contact: Email: info@cgsfederal.com

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