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BACKGROUND POSITION INFORMATION
Position Title: Web Developer I
Location: MNGi, Denver Department: Web Development / Operations
Normal Work Schedule
9:00 – 6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Some overtime and weekends may be required. Provide after hour 24 X 7 support based on a rotating schedule.
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
The Web Developer I position is focused on implementing new products and websites on the online publishing system in addition to manipulating article and classified processing scripts. This includes providing in-depth training on the publishing system, as well as assisting as Tier 2 support during business hours and after-hours.
PRINCIPAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the implementation and / or redesign of web sites on the online publishing system adhering strictly to project deadlines
Participate in SCRUM agile development process as it relates to the online publishing system or other supported applications
Develops internal tools for both newspaper and internal teams
Adheres to the coding standards and style guides
Assist in creating and enhancing article and classified processing scripts
Help evaluate pilot projects, including documentation and training for future implementations
Identify needs for system monitoring and alerting based on system performance and assist in implementation of monitors
Assist in implementation of new releases of functionality on the publishing system including drafting release notes, both customer based and internal training, and create implementation documentation
Creates detailed help documentation for various functions within developed applications
Reviews the documentation and training materials for technical accuracy and completeness
Performs one-on-one / web based training with customers.
Works closely with the newspapers as a partner in making their operations a success
Identify and raise issues that affect product quality and work to resolve the issues
Work closely with development, system administrators, and database teams to resolve performance or system related issues
Assists the project manager and operations manager with various tasks as directed
Provide Tier 2 support for the online publishing system as well as other integrated applications
Works with outside vendors in support of third party applications
POSITION DIMENSIONS
Number of Associates Supervised: N/A
Financial responsibilities: N/A
DECISION-MAKING RESPONSIBILITIES
Must be able to troubleshoot and make independent problem solving decisions
Must be able to work closely with customers in difficult situations and make decisions to resolve problems
OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
This position spends 10% of a normal workweek coordinating projects.
This position spends 10% of a normal workweek performing technical analyses and writing documentation.
This position spends 20% of normal workweek training and developing other Associates.
This position spends 60% of a normal workweek in production or maintenance-related activities.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following:
No travel required
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light weights of up to 10 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
Occasional moderate job stress due to deadlines, downtime and number of escalated issues from off-site locations.
Must be able to attend the work location during normal business hours and be on-site to engage in personal interaction with others and as part of a team.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Regularly interacts with Development team, System Administrators, Quality Assurance and MIS team. Frequently works with Scrum Masters / project managers to inform them of project status. Also works directly with field interactive employees that are off-site in our newspaper properties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
The minimum education preferred to be considered for this position is:
A Bachelors degree in Computer Information Systems or a computer technology related field plus 1-2 years experience or the combination of education and/or experience that enables performance in all aspects of the position.
Specialized or technical knowledge, credentials or licensing required for the position include:
Intermediate to advanced experience with HTML / Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
Intermediate experience with JavaScript (JavaScript libraries such as JQuery, Ajax are preferred but not required)
Some programming experience desired (Java, ASP.NET)
Familiarity with relational database design and experience writing SQL queries (SQL Server, DB2)
Ability to read, understand, and apply documentation on third party integration of products into publishing system
Business Skills:
Adheres to project plans, ensuring that timelines are met with expected results
Forward thinking; an eye towards integrating new technologies and refining processes
Clear understanding of scope control as it relates to web development.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
The ability to effectively communicate new ideas
Ability to train other team members on new systems and procedures
Knowledge of standard business practices and operations
Ability to formulate and adhere to standards
Ability to work in a team and to build good working relationships with team members as well as other departments
Initiative and flexibility
Strong work ethic
Ability to multi-task and resolve issues quickly
Must be able to effectively transfer knowledge to other team members to increase skill level
The minimum number of Years and/or Months of Prior and Related experience preferred to be considered for this position is:
1 2 years of related experience
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