Web Developer at International… · Kansas…

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Web Developer to join our organization onsite in Kansas City, Missouri. This role will support local union lodges, administrative departments and leadership, with a focus on integrity and a strong commitment to the union’s membership.

The ideal candidate is a courteous, professional problem solver who thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

· Member and lodge support. Serve Boilermaker members and local lodge leaders with web support, technical counsel and assistance as needed.

· Website development. Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain websites built on Drupal, Backdrop CMS and other technologies. Technology considerations include security, maintainability, testability and support community.

· Custom module and theme development. Develop custom modules and themes built to established conventions. Includes administrative interfaces, member-facing tools, registration and reporting systems, and shared functionality used across multiple sites.

· Front-end implementation. Build responsive templates and sub-themes, meeting cross-device and accessibility requirements.

· Organizing and marketing campaigns. Collaborate with the Communications Department on organizing and marketing campaigns, including campaign landing pages, forms and lead-capture paths, traffic tracking and performance reporting.

· Integrations. Connect web properties to third-party services using REST and JSON web services, including consuming external APIs, building endpoints for other systems, handling authentication and token lifecycles, and diagnosing cross-system failures.

· Platform maintenance. Maintain sites through core and contributed module updates, and support ongoing migration of legacy Drupal 7 properties to modern, supported platforms. Continuously monitor current standards in security and web development best practices and apply them across all supported properties.

· Cross-departmental projects. Work with various departments to increase organizational efficiency, identifying and building web-based tools to replace manual processes.

Required Qualifications

· Professional and courteous demeanor with strong verbal and written

communication skills to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

· Excellent problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail

· Proficiency in the following languages: PHP, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, SQL

· Custom Drupal and Backdrop CMS module and theme development

· Best practices for responsive web design and accessibility, as well as an understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) concepts

· Experience with web analytics tools and reporting

· Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) techniques

· Familiarity with development technologies such as Git, Drush, Composer, Docker, etc.

· Exposure to REST/JSON web services and third-party API integration

· 3+ years of industry experience with Drupal

· Drupal certifications are a plus

Optional Skills

· Nginx webserver configuration

· Linux server management

· Knowledge of SOLR or another document-based search engine.

· Symfony and Twig development

Working Conditions/Other Information

· Occasional after-hours work required

· Some travel required

· Sitting at a desk for several hours a day required

· This is a full-time, in-office position

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Disability insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid parental leave

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

· Professional development assistance

· Retirement plan

· Tuition reimbursement

· Vision insurance

Contact for questions

Timothy Canon

Director – Internet Web Services tcanon@boilermakers.org

913-281-8134

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person