Web App Developer

This is a Full Time Job

Web Applications Developer

New York Public Radio seeks to hire a Web Applications Developer with a strong interest in journalism to work with our team of developers, designers and producers.

About the Position:

The Web Applications Developer is responsible for assisting the Lead Web Applications Developer in the development, deployment and maintenance of backend applications for New York Public Radio websites maintained by New York Public Radio Digital. The Web Applications Developer works closely with the Frontend Developer, Junior Developer and Project Manager on all technical projects, and reports to the Lead Web Applications Developer. The position requires excellent communication, diplomacy and collaborative skills, as well as a genuine sense of collaboration, innovation, creativity and quality.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in technical development of all New York Public Radio websites’ features and applications
• Responsible for continued development & maintenance of New York Public Radio's Content Management System; in collaboration with Lead Developer and the technical production team
• Assist in operational support of the New York Public Radio server infrastructure and system administration
• Assist with ongoing development, analysis and strategy to improve web services at New York Public Radio
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape such as: design, content, community, user interfaces, information architecture of public broadcasting, other media and news and information websites
• Comply with all New York Public Radio and department policies and guidelines
• This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office and/or broadcast equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods
• Ability to work extended hours as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Computer Science preferred
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in web applications development
• Expert knowledge of Python and Javascript; experience with a variety of programming languages
• Experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience in Unix/Linux development environments; good shell scripting skills
• Familiarity with web development in Django or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with distributed version control systems (e.g. bzr, git, hg)
• Requires the intellectual and emotional depth, maturity, self-confidence and interpersonal skills to work effectively and/or interact with other digital media staff, executives at New York Public Radio and colleagues
• Excellent communication skills—both oral and written—with an impressive reputation for building and maintaining relationships with people at all levels of an organization, across a diverse range of cultural, generational, ethnic, racial, educational and social backgrounds

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.