Front-end Web Developer
Whirl-i-Gig develops CollectiveAccess (https://collectiveaccess.org<https://collectiveaccess.org/>),
open source software for management and presentation of museum and
archival collections; Inquisite, a platform supporting preservation and
reuse of collected scientific and humanities data sets; and the
Exchange, a system fostering interaction between students, educators and
the public with works of art. We are a small, Brooklyn, NY-based
company that provides consulting, software development and hosting
services around these projects to a diverse group of museums,
foundations, universities and other non-profits worldwide.
Job description
Whirl-i-Gig
seeks to add a creative and experimental front-end web developer to our
team of experienced software developers, designers and system
architects as we set out to create the next generation of responsive web
and mobile platforms for museum, archival and scientific informatics.
Working directly with world-class museums, universities and cultural
organizations, you will help expand the range of our open-source
offerings and craft solutions to enhance access and utility of
collections.
You will
collaborate in the design, development, testing and documentation of
web-based applications for acquisition and presentation of collections
data. You will participate in all aspects of the software development
lifecycle, from design through coding, testing, documentation and
end-user support. Responsibilities include:
* Implementing public-facing web and mobile-friendly applications
meeting client specifications using our open-source Pawtucket
collections publishing software, CSS, Javascript and PHP;
* Assisting with design and development of successors to Pawtucket;
* Assisting where necessary with design and implementation of other informatics projects.
Whirl-i-Gig
provides a friendly, flexible work environment. The position is
full-time, permanent and salaried. Compensation will be commensurate
with experience and skills and includes employee health and retirement
(401k) benefits. Direct interaction with clients across a wide range of
disciplines and the use of emerging technologies means the position also
offers opportunities for professional development and growth, including
attending conferences. Applicants will work out of our office in
Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We are not considering applicants based outside
of the New York Metro area at this time.
Requirements
* 3+ years of professional web development experience using standard technologies including PHP, CSS, Javascript and jQuery
* Ability to effectively operate in a Linux-based application hosting environment
* Proven experience working on technical projects
* Self-motivated with ability to self-direct exploration of new technologies
* Strong written and oral English communication skills
* Availability to work in our office in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, NY
* Legal residency with work authorization
Recommended skills
* Working familiarity with Git version control software and Github-provided services
* Knowledge of Wordpress and/or Drupal content management systems
* Familiarity with drafting of front-end project specifications, work plans and cost estimates.
Technologies Employed
Current projects are developed using:
* Languages: PHP (for CollectiveAccess), Ruby (for the Exchange),
Python (for Inquisite and other informatics projects), and Javascript
(all web-based interfaces)
* Version control: Git and Github
* Application frameworks: Rails (for the Exchange), VueJS (for
Inquisite), Flask (for Inquisite and other informatics projects), Zend
Framework (for CollectiveAccess)
* Search: Elasticsearch
* Database: MySQL (for CollectiveAccess and the Exchange), Neo4j (Inquisite), MongoDB (other informatics projects)
* UI: HTML, CSS, Javascript (VueJS, Bootstrap, jQuery)
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