Location: New York, NY
URL: http://www.wnyc.org/jobs
JUNIOR DEVELOPER, WNYC.ORG
The Junior Developer is responsible for assisting the Senior Developer in the development, deployment and maintenance of back-end applications for WNYC.org and other sites maintained by WNYC Digital. Reporting to the Senior Developer, the Junior Developer also works closely with the Technical Producer and Project Manager in all technical projects.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist with continued development & maintenance of WNYC’s Content Management System; in collaboration with Senior Programmer and the technical production team.
• Assist in operational support of the WNYC.org server infrastructure and system administration.
• Assist in technical development of WNYC.org website features and applications.
• Assist with ongoing development, analysis and strategy to improve web services at WNYC.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitive landscape such as: design, content, community, user interfaces, information architecture of public broadcasting and other media and news and information websites
Qualifications
• Four-year college degree or equivalent work experience required
• Requires minimum of two years professional experience in software development
• Proficiency in Python, Javascript, PostgreSQL, Linux, Bash
• Familiarity with web development in SkunkWeb, Django, Pylons, or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with version control systems like Subversion and Bazaar
• An ability to teach oneself new skills with minimal hand-holding
• Requires ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and to navigate demands of associates with competing needs
• Excellent communication, diplomacy and collaborative skills required
• Requires prior experience building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external contacts; excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Requires proven ability to meet deadlines with acute attention to detail; work on several projects concurrently; and assist in writing technical requirements
• Requires ability to deliver results in a transitional environment and deal effectively with ambiguity and change
• This position requires use of a computer, telephone and other office equipment; ability to communicate effectively through a variety of methods; requires ability to work extended hours as needed
• Must be able to work in a studio broadcast and/or office environment; must be able to work remotely on occasion
To apply for this opportunity, please e-mail a cover letter, salary requirements and resume with “JR DEV” in the subject line to jobs@wnyc.org.
WNYC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
To apply: Send resume & cover to jobs@wnyc.org