Web Application Developer

The Management Council of the Ohio Education Computer Network (MCOECN) seeks an innovative and enthusiastic Web Applications Developer to join our Customer Services & Support Team. This is an opportunity to work with a statewide organization supporting technology and innovation throughout Ohio’s PreK-12 education system. The successful candidate will work with a collaborative team to develop, maintain, enhance, and support websites and web applications used by educational organizations throughout Ohio.

• Demonstrated experience developing, maintaining, and supporting ADA compliant websites and web applications, including websites with significant visitor traffic. This position is responsible for both front-end and back-end web development, including WordPress development, custom themes and plugins, website integrations, troubleshooting, performance, security, and ongoing application support.
• Strong programming skills, including PHP, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3, MySQL, and JavaScript/jQuery, as well as an understanding of web design, user experience, responsive design, aesthetics, industry trends, and content management systems.
• Experience with version control/code version management, REST and GraphQL APIs, web services and integrations, automated software testing, manual testing, debugging, and quality assurance.
• Comfortable utilizing AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity, troubleshoot issues, develop and review code, create documentation and assist with testing.
• Experience supporting applications and databases in Red Hat Enterprise Linex (RHEL) hosting environments, including working knowledge of the LAMP (Linex, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack.
• Understanding of the full software and web application development lifecycle is expected. Experience with tools and plugins such as Elementor Pro, Gravity Forms & Gravity View, WordFence, WooCommerce, and SlimStats is preferred., * Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a technical major
• Minimum of five years of professional experience and working knowledge in web development, WordPress, and related web technologies
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively with team members
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively with nontechnical audiences
• Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot technical issues, and develop effective solutions
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and development tools

The successful candidate will work remotely. Occasional travel throughout Ohio may be required. This full-time position includes an excellent benefits package along with a salary commensurate with education, experience and the successful candidate’s potential for excellence. The anticipated salary range is $62,000 to $82,000 per year., * Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo an FBI and BCI background check as a condition of employment?