1. Front-End Web Developer(FE) | Back-End Web Developer (BE) | Content Designer (CD)
MUST have 2 years of CA State Govt Experience. 1. Front-End Web Developer/Engineer (FE)Position Summary The Front-End Web Developer/Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining user-facing web applications and websites that provide an accessible, responsive, and intuitive digital experience. The role collaborates with UX designers, content strategists, back-end developers, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality web solutions that comply with State of California accessibility standards and modern web development practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop responsive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
- Build and customize WordPress themes and templates.
- Convert Figma, Adobe XD, and Photoshop designs into production-ready web interfaces.
- Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs and back-end services.
- Ensure compliance with Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements.
- Implement responsive and mobile-first design principles.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development teams.
- Utilize version control systems such as Git.
- Perform testing, debugging, and performance optimization.
- Collaborate with UI/UX designers, content designers, and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications (MQ)
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum four (4) years of front-end web development experience within the last six years.
- Experience with:
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- Responsive Web Design
- WordPress theme development
- RESTful APIs
- Version Control Systems (Git)
- Team-based software development methodologies
- Experience ensuring Section 508 accessibility compliance.
- Minimum one (1) year supporting a State of California IT project of similar size and complexity.
Desired Qualifications (DQ)
- Two or more consecutive years of advanced HTML and CSS experience.
- Experience with:
- React
- Vue.js
- Angular
- Bootstrap
- Tailwind CSS
- Accessibility certifications.
- State government digital services experience.
2. Back-End Web Developer/Engineer (BE)Position Summary The Back-End Web Developer/Engineer designs, develops, and maintains server-side applications, integrations, APIs, databases, and content management systems supporting enterprise web platforms. The position ensures scalability, security, performance, and maintainability of web applications while supporting State of California digital service initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop server-side web applications and services.
- Build APIs and integration services.
- Develop and maintain WordPress back-end functionality.
- Implement database design, management, and optimization.
- Ensure application security and session management.
- Develop and support cloud-based and enterprise web architectures.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions.
- Participate in code reviews and DevOps processes.
- Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance activities.
- Collaborate with front-end developers and content designers.
Minimum Qualifications (MQ)
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum four (4) years of back-end development experience within the last six years.
- Experience with:
- Server-side web development
- WordPress development and customization
- PHP, ASP.NET, Python, JavaScript, or Ruby on Rails
- Data storage and database management
- Application security
- Session management
- Web development best practices
- Experience supporting front-end integrations.
- Minimum one (1) year supporting a State of California IT project of similar size and complexity.
Desired Qualifications (DQ)
- Two or more consecutive years using:
- PHP
- ASP.NET
- JavaScript
- Python
- Ruby on Rails
- Experience with:
- AWS or Azure
- REST APIs
- SQL Server
- MySQL
- PostgreSQL
- CI/CD pipelines
- State government digital transformation experience.
3. Content Designer (CD)Position Summary The Content Designer is responsible for planning, creating, organizing, and optimizing digital content that improves user experience, accessibility, and information architecture across public-facing websites and applications. This role transforms user research and business requirements into clear, concise, and accessible content that meets State of California digital service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain website content strategies.
- Create user-centered content that supports business and user goals.
- Ensure content compliance with accessibility and State content standards.
- Conduct content audits and gap analyses.
- Develop content governance and editorial guidelines.
- Improve content discoverability through information architecture and search optimization.
- Translate user research findings into actionable content solutions.
- Collaborate with UX researchers, designers, developers, and stakeholders.
- Manage content within CMS platforms such as WordPress and Drupal.
- Review and edit content for consistency, usability, and accessibility.
Minimum Qualifications (MQ)
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Communications, English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum four (4) years of website content development experience within the last six years.
- Experience with:
- Content strategy
- Content planning and governance
- Accessibility compliance
- Search optimization
- Content editing and management
- UX writing
- User-centered design principles
- Experience translating user research into digital content solutions.
- Minimum one (1) year supporting a State of California IT project of similar size and complexity.
Desired Qualifications (DQ)
- Two or more consecutive years of experience with:
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- WordPress
- Drupal
- CMS administration
- Experience with:
- Content design systems
- Information architecture
- UX content strategy
- Accessibility testing tools
- State government website modernization experience.
Pay: $79,031.00 - $102,225.00 per year Work Location: Remote