Senior Web Developer
American Psychological Association · Washington, DC · 3 days ago
RemoteRemoteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one-hour lunch breaks each day. APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA. We are looking for a Senior Web Developer able to collaborate on the production, modification, and maintenance of our flagship public‑facing digital platforms and other websites and applications, working closely with design, UX, and back‑end integration teams to develop digital channel‑ready assets from layout to function. This role will also contribute to the development of modern, AI‑enabled web capabilities, including intelligent search, content discovery, and integration with enterprise APIs and services. Education And Experience Required Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or related) and five to eight years of related experienceProficient in ASP.NET, MVC, .NET Core, C#, and JavaScript with solid understanding of their ecosystemsDeep expertise and minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with modern front-end web development: HTML5, CSS3, XML, JavaScript, JQuery, responsive web design, performance optimization, accessibility, and API'sDeep functional knowledge or hands-on experience with Web APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, etc.)Strong grasp of security principles and working knowledge of large-scale Content Management Systems for public websites are highly desirableExperience with Tridion Sites (SDL Web) Content Managements System considered a plusExperience designing, building, and consuming secure, scalable APIs to support application and system integrations.Familiarity and comfort working with cloud stacks and service-based architectures. APA utilizes both AWS and AzureFamiliarity with graphic design and/or web/application prototyping softwareSolid understanding of and experience with front-end and JS frameworks like Bootstrap, Node, Angular. Comfort with a CSS preprocessor like SASS or LESS a bonusFamiliarity with integrating AI‑enabled or generative AI services into web applications is desired (e.g., intelligent search, content discovery, personalization, or automation).Experienced with Agile framework and ability to apply best practices using industry standards throughout all software development.Familiarity with continuous integration principlesAbility to solve problems and adapt quickly to new web design and application trendsStrong verbal, written, and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detailAbility to work well in a fast-paced team environment by working closely in a team environment and coordinating with other teams as needed. Technical Skills Required HTML/CSS/JS coding – Expert.NET (ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core) – ExperiencedMS Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, and Git – ExperiencedAPI design and integration (REST/GraphQL) - ExperiencedRelational database design and development – ExperiencedAWS or other cloud environments - ExperiencedAgile development methodology – ExperiencedFront‑end development with Angular – KnowledgeableDocker, microservices, and distributed systems - KnowledgeableTridion Sites (SDL Web) and enterprise search platforms (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch) – Familiarity – FamiliarityAI Coding Agents, GenAI service integration – FamiliarityCI/CD principles - Knowledgeable Responsibilities Develop and integrate web application features, including APIs, search capabilities, and third‑party integrationsWork with designers and UI/UX experts to convert designs into web assetsOptimize websites and applications for speed and responsivenessCreate cascading style sheets that are consistent across browsers and platformsProvide support and maintenance for the association’s content management systemPerform advanced programming tasks, including developing web applications, working with relational databases, integrating third‑party applications, and extending CMS functionalityContribute to AI‑enabled web capabilities, including intelligent search, content discovery, personalization, and recommendationsMentor and coach other developers on programming issues; test and debug own work and that of teammatesStay up to date on emerging technologies and evaluate opportunities for use in new or existing web and business processesPromote modern web development best practicesDevelop and maintain system and application documentationOther duties as assigned About APA The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc. APA offers a generous employee benefits program, including Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling; a 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%; medical, dental, and vision insurance options and an outpatient mental health benefit; paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays; Family/Medical Leave; tuition assistance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); short- and long-term disability insurance; and more. Job Location: Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming. Application Instructions Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us. The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.