Web Architect/Developer (full-time) - Austin, TX
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 10:02 am
* * * Full-time permanent position in downtown Austin * * *
Work with one of the nation’s premier online communications firms providing effective online strategies and solutions for public affairs campaigns. Its clients include many of the nation’s leading associations, coalitions, non-profit organizations, corporations, and foundations working on a broad range of issues. Their award-winning efforts have set the standard for innovation, creativity, and results.
SUMMARY:
Work with a team of experienced communicators and technologists who understand the strategic application of message, design, and technology to help their clients work seamlessly. Consult with client services and conceptualize requirements for the design and administration of complex applications to accommodate a variety of user needs. Recent examples of potential projects for the team include:
· Content Management Solutions
· Custom PDF Generators
· IVR Applications
· Mobile & Wireless Applications
· Geographic Data & Mapping Applications
· Database Integration
· Kiosk development
· Contribution Processing
· Multimedia High Traffic Hosting
· Legislative Data Matching
· Constituent Management Systems
· Letter Campaign
REQUIREMENTS:
* 4-6 years of relevant technology experience;
* Proficient with PHP or ColdFusion;
* Experience with Apache is a plus;
* Comfortable with Unix, database driven web environments;
* Experience in a MS SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL environment;
* Ability to write technical specifications for projects, and know how to scale up or down the time spent on this, while trading off risk;
* Candidate must be familiar with all phases of the software development lifecycle;
* Manage requirements, design, schedule, and project documentation;
* Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals and to facilitate client meetings;
* Microsoft certification is a plus
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* This person must be a team player with strong organizational, communication and people skills.
* Intellectually curious with innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
* Tenacious in meeting deadlines, well organized, adapt at managing peak workloads through an understanding of what work to take on him/herself and what work to delegate to others.
* This individual must have uncompromising personal integrity, as well as a high-level of respect for all individuals.
Ability and desire to network within the community to promote the company.
* Articulate – Strong oral and written communications skills.
* A pragmatic and professional nature.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and to handle a heavy workload.
* A hard worker and self-starter – Highly motivated.
* Able to enthuse others with his/her personal dynamics.
* A real “hands-on” professional.
* A person who works well in shared-decision making environments.
* Strategic – Capable of developing and implementing a highly proactive online strategy that compliments their clients’ goals and vision on Brand as well as lines of business opportunities.
* Incredible energy level and very outgoing.
* Strong organizational and execution skills; strong leadership and impact skills; creative and innovative; demonstrability bright; a quick thinker.
* A relationship builder and a team player.
* Able to effectively work cross-functionally and gain consensus when needed.
* Results-oriented.
For confidential consideration, email derina_barringer@hotmail.com
Work with one of the nation’s premier online communications firms providing effective online strategies and solutions for public affairs campaigns. Its clients include many of the nation’s leading associations, coalitions, non-profit organizations, corporations, and foundations working on a broad range of issues. Their award-winning efforts have set the standard for innovation, creativity, and results.
SUMMARY:
Work with a team of experienced communicators and technologists who understand the strategic application of message, design, and technology to help their clients work seamlessly. Consult with client services and conceptualize requirements for the design and administration of complex applications to accommodate a variety of user needs. Recent examples of potential projects for the team include:
· Content Management Solutions
· Custom PDF Generators
· IVR Applications
· Mobile & Wireless Applications
· Geographic Data & Mapping Applications
· Database Integration
· Kiosk development
· Contribution Processing
· Multimedia High Traffic Hosting
· Legislative Data Matching
· Constituent Management Systems
· Letter Campaign
REQUIREMENTS:
* 4-6 years of relevant technology experience;
* Proficient with PHP or ColdFusion;
* Experience with Apache is a plus;
* Comfortable with Unix, database driven web environments;
* Experience in a MS SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL environment;
* Ability to write technical specifications for projects, and know how to scale up or down the time spent on this, while trading off risk;
* Candidate must be familiar with all phases of the software development lifecycle;
* Manage requirements, design, schedule, and project documentation;
* Ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical individuals and to facilitate client meetings;
* Microsoft certification is a plus
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
* This person must be a team player with strong organizational, communication and people skills.
* Intellectually curious with innovative and creative problem-solving skills.
* Tenacious in meeting deadlines, well organized, adapt at managing peak workloads through an understanding of what work to take on him/herself and what work to delegate to others.
* This individual must have uncompromising personal integrity, as well as a high-level of respect for all individuals.
Ability and desire to network within the community to promote the company.
* Articulate – Strong oral and written communications skills.
* A pragmatic and professional nature.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and to handle a heavy workload.
* A hard worker and self-starter – Highly motivated.
* Able to enthuse others with his/her personal dynamics.
* A real “hands-on” professional.
* A person who works well in shared-decision making environments.
* Strategic – Capable of developing and implementing a highly proactive online strategy that compliments their clients’ goals and vision on Brand as well as lines of business opportunities.
* Incredible energy level and very outgoing.
* Strong organizational and execution skills; strong leadership and impact skills; creative and innovative; demonstrability bright; a quick thinker.
* A relationship builder and a team player.
* Able to effectively work cross-functionally and gain consensus when needed.
* Results-oriented.
For confidential consideration, email derina_barringer@hotmail.com