Web Developer

Description

LAC Federal is seeking an experienced Web Developer to support the development, maintenance, security, accessibility, and modernization of a federal information services website and its supporting technical infrastructure.

The Web Developer will maintain web applications, content management systems, hosting environments, and related services while collaborating with government technical teams and library personnel to improve functionality, reliability, accessibility, and user experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and redesign the federal website and associated applications.
• Support Drupal and other content management systems.
• Maintain web servers, hosting environments, and related network services.
• Support Linux, Apache, cloud infrastructure, and database environments.
• Develop and maintain website code, APIs, templates, and user interfaces.
• Design responsive and accessible web experiences.
• Troubleshoot website outages, performance issues, and system errors.
• Recommend and implement system upgrades, enhancements, and corrective actions.
• Support compliance with Section 508 and applicable accessibility standards.
• Develop and maintain accessible web content, documents, and multimedia resources.
• Collaborate with government IT personnel, system administrators, and other technical stakeholders.
• Provide system documentation, technical training, and support.

Requirements

• Coding experience with HTML, CSS, HTML5, Adobe Suite CS3 or newer, responsive design, JavaScript, TWIG, MS SQL, MySQL, PHP, web-based APIs, Canva, and Subtitle Edit.
• Systems expertise in Drupal 9+, Koha 22.05+, Linux (Ubuntu/Debian), Apache, AWS S3, AWS EC2, and PuTTY.
• Familiarity with site-search customization, including FreeFind, Apache Solr, and Drupal Search; graphic design; and other content management systems.
• Experience with cloud-based and on-site server maintenance and development.
• Experience designing online experiences using UX, graphic design/UI, and accessibility best practices.
• Experience with Section 508 and Section 255 accessibility compliance, including content development and maintenance across web pages, documents, ePub, video, audio, and DVD formats.
• Cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.
• Experience diagnosing, troubleshooting, and mitigating system outages.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Single Sign-On and simpleSAMLphp experience.
• Branding and marketing experience, including creating conference and marketing materials.
• Social media branding, audience development, message development, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of system redundancy and security best practices.
• Interest in emerging technologies and government website modernization.
• Project management, leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience with Drupal module development, configuration management, and automated deployments.
• Familiarity with WCAG 2.1/2.2, automated accessibility testing, and secure software development practices.
• Experience supporting federal information systems and security requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks, web development, system administration, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including typing, operating computers, handling technical equipment, and using standard office equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach occasionally while accessing servers and technical equipment, collaborating with team members, and providing technical supp