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The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Web Developer. As a key member on The National WWII Museum’s Marketing and Communications team, the Web Developer contributes to the development, management, maintenance, optimization, and growth of the institution’s web presence. Through content-driven websites, web-based applications, and digital solutions, this position plays both a technical and strategic role in ensuring the Museum provides a top-tier digital experience that not only reflects its reputation as the #1 attraction in New Orleans but also positions it as the go-to resource for WWII content, attracting online audiences from across the globe.

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Full-time

Description

The National WWII Museum is currently seeking a Web Developer. As a key member on The National WWII Museum’s Marketing and Communications team, the Web Developer contributes to the development, management, maintenance, optimization, and growth of the institution’s web presence. Through content-driven websites, web-based applications, and digital solutions, this position plays both a technical and strategic role in ensuring the Museum provides a top-tier digital experience that not only reflects its reputation as the #1 attraction in New Orleans but also positions it as the go-to resource for WWII content, attracting online audiences from across the globe.

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Web Development and Digital Strategy, the Web Developer manages all aspects of building, maintaining, and updating institutional websites with a focus on enhancing the user experience, functionality across devices, information architecture, search engine optimization, and accessibility to meet Museum goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with other Museum colleagues and third-party developers to manage web-based projects from conception to launch.

Requirements

• Front-end and back-end website development as well as ongoing maintenance, security patches, module updates, and testing of the Museum’s various properties (Drupal, WordPress, Symphony).
• Develop custom themes, layouts, and templates.
• Manage the continuing improvement of the Museum’s website functionality and user experience.
• Ensure security, scalability, reliability, and performance of web applications across the tech stack.
• Provide support for the Museum’s robust email communications, including scheduling, strategy, development, database management, distribution, and optimization.
• Collaborate closely with the AVP, museum leadership, IT, creative, and the marketing team to ensure project deadlines and goals are communicated and met and align web development initiatives with overall digital strategy including accessibility, brand and design standards.
• Collaborate with other departments on various initiatives including but not limited to the Museum’s efforts to digitize its collections, event livestreams, as well as multimedia interactive experiences and displays such as the Dog Tag Experience.
• Stay on top of digital trends and best practices to ensure Museum web products remain up to date and have a competitive advantage.
• Undertake other projects as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS/MS in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of five years of experience in full-stack web development, with a strong digital portfolio showcasing previous projects.
• Expert proficiency in building and maintaining responsive sites in Drupal and WordPress, including experience with version updates, plug-in development, customization, theme extensions, API integration, and troubleshooting.
• Extensive experience using web core technologies (HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript).
• Extensive experience with PHP and PHP production frameworks.
• Experience with MVC development and template creation for content management systems (experience with Drupal and WordPress is a plus).
• Experience in API integration including consuming data via RESTful APIs, managing JSON data transfer (CRUD, integrations, security, etc.).
• Firm understanding of web standards, compliance, security, and accessibility.
• Strong familiarity with web server maintenance, particularly Pantheon and LiquidWeb cloud sites.
• Experience with the Blackbaud suite of products, particularly CRM features.
• Experience with DNS management.
• Experience with GIT or other version control systems.
• Comfortable with terminal and Linux administration.
  
  

In addition to offering competitive wages, the Museum’s benefits package includes:

• Medical insurance – 2 plan options; Museum pays 75% of premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k) – Museum matches 50% of employee contribution up to 6%; employer contribution full vested after 3 years of employment
• Life insurance and AD&D - $15,000 policy employer paid; additional life and AD&D available
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year
• Free parking
• Tuition assistance and professional development
• Employee assistance program
  
  

The National WWII Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks diversity in its workforce. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

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