[Job-Listings] JOB OPPORTUNITY: NFB NATIONAL IS HIRING: Senior Web and Applications Developer

[David Andrews]

>
>         Hello.  The NFB National Office is 
> performing a nation wide search for
>a senior web applications developer.  There is not a requirement that the
>candidate be blind, but it would be wonderful if the successful candidate
>for this position is blind.
>The text of the job announcement is posted below, but if you'd rather read
>it off of the web site, the link is:
>
>https://www.nfb.org/about-us/career-opportunities/lead-web-and-applications-developer
>
>         John Berggren reached out to me to post this announcement and I agree
>with him that our membership should be encouraged to apply for this
>position if they're qualified.
>
>-Brian
>
><cut here for text of job announcment>
>
>Senior Web and Applications Developer
>Operations Department/Information Technology Team
>
>Description The National Federation of the Blind is a membership
>organization of blind people from each of the fifty states, the
>District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. As America's civil rights
>organization of the blind, the Federation is a coordinated network
>of skilled advocates, resources, and programs that raise expectations
>of the blind in society and create opportunities for blind people
>to live the lives they want. The staff of the Federation are central
>to the organized blind movement by providing support, professional
>expertise, and daily contributions to the success of the organization.
>Working under the direction of the Federation's elected President,
>the staff advise the organization's leadership and contribute to
>the vibrant, energetic, and collaborative culture of the organization
>that raises expectations throughout society.  The IT team is a
>dynamic group of individuals with responsibilities ranging from
>supporting end-user computer technology to developing websites and
>web-based applications used by in-house staff, members of our
>fifty-two affiliates across the country, and the general public.
>The Senior Web and Applications Developer position works closely
>with internal developers and stakeholders across the organization
>to develop and deploy solutions that help further the National
>Federation of the Blind's mission. The individual plays a key role
>in interfacing with stakeholders related to requirements gathering,
>estimating, and on-going development/project-oriented communications.
>Additionally, the senior developer is expected to build and maintain
>systems that adhere to accessibility-related guidelines and best
>practices. All members of the IT team are expected to be punctual,
>diligent, possess a strong work ethic, and are encouraged to
>participate in organizational activities in support of the mission.
>
>Representative Responsibilities * Assist IT management as required
>* Engage in requirements gathering and design sessions related to
>functionality enhancements * Utilize existing content management
>system tools to produce forms, data views, and functionality as
>requested by stakeholders * Develop or modify modules to provide
>additional functionality to the organization's content management
>system * Ensure that work is taking advantage of frameworks and
>other software engineering best practices * Develop all code in
>accordance with relevant accessibility guideline
>
>Skills Required * Significant experience with PHP * Experience with
>front-end web technologies including HTML 5, CSS, and JavaScript
>* Experience with the Drupal content management system including
>module development is highly desired * Ability to communicate with
>users of varying technical skill levels and to document processes
>and practices * Ability to transform user needs into design documents
>* Ability to develop and support applications based on an MVC design
>* Knowledge of standard English including grammar, punctuation,
>and mechanics * Ability to use a high degree of discretion in
>sensitive situations and maintain confidentiality * Ability to
>function both independently and in a team environment, multitasking
>as needed * Ability to identify and correct errors * Ability to
>follow, apply, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines
>* Ability to determine work priorities, meet schedules, and deadlines
>of the team * Adaptable to learning new skills
>
>Skills Preferred * Experience with open source-based CRM solutions
>such as CiviCRM * Experience with JQuery or Angular * Experience
>with ASP * Experience with DevOps * Experience with code versioning
>and repository systems including Git * Knowledge of accessibility
>guidelines such as the World Wide Web consortium Web Content
>Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) * Ability to develop code
>in accordance with relevant accessibility guidelines * Familiarity
>with nonvisual screen access technologies used by the blind is a
>plus
>
>Preferred Education and Experience * Education or relevant work
>experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the requisite
>skills and ability to complete the representative duties of the
>position * At least 5+ years of experience with relevant web
>development and back-end DB technologies * Prior experience operating
>as senior developer a must; interest in taking on lead developer
>responsibilities is a plus
>
>How to Apply We seek individuals who wish to identify with a cause
>and to assist in advocacy for a group long denied equal opportunity
>to succeed or fail on the basis of ability, and not be denied
>opportunity on the basis of society's stereotypes.  This job is
>open until filled. Applicants should send, preferably via email,
>a résumé and cover letter indicating salary requirements to:
>Human Resources, National Federation of the Blind, 200 East Wells
>Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230; telephone 410-659-9314,
>ext. 2488; fax 410-685-5653; email HR at nfb.org [HYPERLINK:
>mailto:HR at nfb.org].


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