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Perez Art Museum Miami

Web Developer

Perez Art Museum Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Description

Position Overview: PAMM is seeking an experienced Web Developer. Working directly with the Director of Digital Engagement, they will lead technical development, deployment, and maintenance of visitor-centered digital projects enabling PAMM to engage more deeply with larger and more diverse audiences. The Web Developer advances projects that integrate the museum's digital resources and platforms into a cohesive ecosystem.

The Web Developer will join a new Digital Engagement team during a pivotal time as the museum is undergoing a digital transformation. PAMM is using digital technology to deepen its connection with current visitors and engage new audiences by building cross-departmental digital initiatives. The candidate for this new role will have an opportunity to own and collaborate on integral technology development to enhance the visitor experience. They will play a key role in brainstorming and executing new ideas that will help PAMM achieve its digital goals and realize the museum's mission to encourage everyone to see art as an incentive for genuine human interaction, communication, and exchange.

The Web Developer will be essential in advancing the museum toward a future thinking approach to digital technology and will proactively provide consultation and support to internal stakeholders. They must have an entrepreneurial mindset that allows them to think about their work beyond the basic skill set needed to develop/manage it, and enthusiastically embrace new ways of thinking and working.

About PAMM : Prez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. The museum serves one of the most diverse populations in one of the fastest growing regions in the country, where a unique confluence of Caribbean, North and South American cultures adds vibrancy and texture to the civic landscape. The city's thriving community of artists, designers and collectors and its avid and growing art-engaged public are driving Miami's demand for a world-class museum and dynamic center of visual arts education. PAMM transformed Museum Park into a central destination on Miami's cultural map, promotes progressive arts education, builds community cohesiveness, and contributes substantially to downtown revitalization. PAMM's current Strategic Plan has at its heart an acknowledgement of the need to fully embrace the digital context for audience development and visitor engagement. We believe art and ideas have the power to enrich the lives of all people - they are an integral part of creating a more humane and just world.

Museums are places that offer opportunities for the healthy exchange of ideas paramount to citizens, promoting inclusivity across our communities, backgrounds, and experiences. We recognize that our city contains a diversity, and we seek to reflect that diversity in everything we do while embracing the power of art and creativity.

Requirements

Required Degree:

Bachelor's Degree/4-Year Degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and training:

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, fine arts or humanities, related field or equivalent experience that demonstrates abilities in software development, web development, systems integration and/or API development.

Work experience:

Minimum of three years' experience in web/software development with a focus in backend / server-side projects.

Skills:Proficiency in PHP and other languages such as Node or Python.Proficiency in core frontend technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.Understanding of modern best practices for responsive, accessible web development.Working knowledge of popular content management software such as WordPress, Shopfiy and Drupal.Proficiency with common frontend tools such as jQuery, Vue, React, Sass and Bootstrap.Experience with MySQL, Postgres, or other *SQL software.Experience with version control tools such as git.Experience in API development.Experience architecting and implementing integrations with a variety of software interfaces.Experience with Elasticsearch or Solr.Familiarity with the Linux operating system and the command line interface.Familiarity with one or more cloud service providers such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.Experience deploying complex software solutions to a public audience.Knowledge of popular development workflows such as Agile and Waterfall.Knowledge of common tools of collaboration such as Asana, Jira, and Trello.Results and detail-oriented with ability to set and meet deadlines.Interest and ability to quickly master new tools and software.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to translate tough or tricky ideas and concepts to broad audiences.Equipment Operated:

Macintosh and Windows-based computer systems, multimedia and internet development software, database software, digital graphics software, digital animation software, audio recording and editing software, scanners, touch screens, non-linear video editing software, audio recording devices, digital still cameras, and digital video cameras.

Teamwork Skills:

Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the teamBe professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behaviorBe understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workersBe self-motivated and use time wiselyMaintain open line of communications with each department on pertinent informationMaintain effective communication by means of meetings and memorandumsAdhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.Physical Demands :

Walk, bend, lift (up to 15 pounds) files, office supplies an electronic equipment.Finger dexterity to pick up paper and use computer keyboard.Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.Ability to hear in normal tones including telephone and face-to-face conversation.