Web Programmer

The primary function of this position is to provide technical solutions in architecture, design, and development of web-based applications and web service interfaces. Develop and implement solutions to integrate existing applications as well as new functionality into all Swanson affiliated websites.

Essential Responsibilities:

Produce new and refresh outdated code for a variety of Swanson affiliated website and materials, as well as formulate initial concepts for new projects.

Collaborate with development team, project managers, managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define project specifications with clear project deliverables and timelines.

Produce reasonable and accurate estimates of development hours required to meet deliverables; ensure projects are completed to spec, within scope and deadlines.

Attend project meetings as necessary to remain knowledgeable of team, company and project goals and objectives.

Communicate project progress and/or delays; sufficiently document project details in project management system.

Perform sufficient testing to identify and resolve problems before the application is presented for review (UX review, QA, business users).

Develop and maintenance of Content Management System.

Stay abreast of new and emerging technologies or applications and alert team of integration opportunities where applicable; actively seek out innovative solutions to solve web-related business problems; work with management to keep systems updated and functional.

Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.

Conducts self in the presence of customers and community so as to present a professional image of SHP.

Competencies Required:

• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work with complete accuracy
  
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and professional demeanor; ability to communicate effectively with business users of various skill levels and technical capabilities
  
• Punctual and responsible self-starter with strong self-management, conceptual, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills;equally skilled at working collaboratively in a team-orientated environment
  

• Proven multi-tasking and organization ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities and deadlines in a constantly changing environment
• Demonstrated accountability; own outcomes and results, prioritize tasks, and consistently meet deadlines
• Desire to resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion and alert appropriate chains of command
  

• Ability to resolve team conflict in a professional, tactful, team-oriented manner
• Ability to follow project management & testing processes/protocols and adapt to changes to said processes/protocols
• Dedicated to self-improvement and professional development. Takes advantage of various resources to self-educate
• Possess a deep understanding of usability best practices and methodology and user-centered design principles as related to eCommerce
  
• Familiar with HTML, JavaScript, CSS
  
• Knowledge of content delivery networks
  
• Familiar with web API's and development frameworks
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems with minimum of 5 years experience in web programming, and experience with IntelliJ, UML design, Java Design Patterns, JSP, Servlets, Java Beans, Tomcat, Apache Server, J2EE, JMS, JPA, SVN, Apache Ant, Spring Framework, Linux Server, IBM WebSphere MQ, Terracotta. Or; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and duties of the job as listed above.

Equipment and Software Used:

• Web Analytics and Performance Software
• Standard Developer Software
• AS400
• Bug and project tracking software
• Microsoft Office Products
• General office equipment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by state and federal law.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time - continuously
• Ability to perform data entry for extended periods of time - continuously