Front-End Web Developer

Description

Position Title: Front-End Web Developer
Reports to: Lead Web Developer
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview:

The Front-End Web Developer is responsible for contributing to the overall development and maintenance of PIH’s Drupal based website. They will serve as the first point of contact for any website related support issues and carry out day-to-day content updates to the site.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Maintenance of the site’s templates and theme as well as continually working towards improving its overall user-experience.
• Working with Lead Developer and Communications team in all aspects of a visual redesign such as planning, design, and implementation
• Testing new website functionality and modules.
• Working closely with Editorial and Creative teams to develop media-rich content pages.
• Implementing digital campaign initiatives in collaboration with the Communications team and its consultants.
• Monitor, analyze and report on site usage and success of digital campaigns with tools like Google Analytics.
• Research, recommend and help with implementing strategies for UX optimization and improved content delivery.
• Gain familiarity with and grow expertise in PIH’s ecosystem of web applications, such as CRM databases, fundraising and email marketing applications.
• Identify emerging digital opportunities and come up with strategies to incorporate them into existing organizational goals.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3 years in the web development industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
• Development experience with a CMS like Drupal (preferred) or WordPress.
• Eagerness to learn and experiment with new web technologies/frameworks.
• Appreciation for and an interest in social justice and the mission of Partners in Health.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A. or B.S. in relevant field.
• Familiarity with Drupal 8/9.
• Familiarity with a front-end framework (like Bootstrap, Foundation or React) and CSS preprocessors (Sass or LESS).
• Familiarity with industry standard application development, testing and release workflows.
• Familiarity with hosting providers like Acquia, Pantheon or AWS.
• Familiarity with Design applications such as Adobe Photoshop, and prototyping tools like Canva, Figma or Sketch.

Organizational Profile

Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Peru, Rwanda, Mexico, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Russia, Kazakhstan, Navajo Nation), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.  PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.  

Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.