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Back-end Web Developer
Remote
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Cancer Support Community (CSC), the largest nonprofit provider of social and emotional support for people affected by cancer, is seeking a Back-end Web Developer. Grounded in the mission to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community, the aim of the Digital Department is to develop an optimized online user experience for patients, their loved ones, and supporters across all programs and services no matter how and where they connect to Cancer Support Community’s digital environment.
The Back-end Web Developer will report to the Lead Developer and will be primarily responsible for designing, developing, and integrating solutions to solve business and technical requirements across applications and assist in troubleshooting challenges that arise. The ideal candidate must be passionate about technology, writing code and solving problems. As an integral part of our small digital team, our Back-end Web Developer should be self-motivated and enjoy learning and sharing knowledge.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and code (secure services) deliverables and integrate with APIs or DB services
- Manage database design, running queries
- Performing QA tests
- Create maintainable, adaptable, scalable code using software development best practices and coding standards (e.g., software reuse, refactoring, continuous integration, test automation, secure development, and test-driven development)
- Take ownership of projects and drive them through to completion thoroughly and efficiently
- Manage software and server upgrades
- Actively participate in daily meetings to report on development status on assigned stories/tickets, raise impediments impacting delivery, and contribute to team discussions on user experience and workflow improvements
- Author technical documentation for workflows / processes / best practices
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s in computer science; or equivalent direct work experience
- At least 3+ years of experience as a back-end developer
- Deep knowledge of best practices commonly used modules and creating self-contained reusable and testable modules and components
- Stellar team player who can own a project and experience working on large-scale applications
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Proficient knowledge of back-end programming languages such as PHP (Drupal, Laravel, CodeIgniter), NodeJS, and Python (Django or similar frameworks)
- Knowledge and experience developing and working with relational databases (e.g. MySQL Server)
- Understanding of accessibility and security compliance (HIPAA)
- Experience with user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Experience in developing and integrating REST APIs or Database services
- Experience in implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- Knowledge of Docker and Docker-compose
- Knowledge of operations and systems administration, specifically Linux and Nginx.
- Experience in hosting environments, including database administration, and scaling an application to support load changes.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Be curious, always learning, stay on top, and help adoption of new frameworks and technology capabilities where it makes sense
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Residence within the United States.
- High-speed internet connection.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer: comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage; paid vacation and sick time; short-term and long-term disability insurance; flex spending accounts: transit, healthcare, and dependent care; life insurance; and optional participation in an employee-contribution retirement plan with employer match.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter that describes how your experience and skills relate to the above-described responsibilities and qualifications of this position, to [email protected]. Only applications submitted via email will be considered.
ABOUT CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
As the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide, the Cancer Support Community (CSC), including its Gilda’s Club network partners, is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. CSC achieves its mission through three areas: direct service delivery, research, and advocacy. The organization’s Institute for Excellence in Psychosocial Care includes an international network of partners
that offer the highest quality social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer, as well as a community of support available online and over the phone. The Research and Training Institute conducts cutting-edge psychosocial, behavioral, and survivorship research. CSC furthers its focus on patient advocacy through its Cancer Policy Institute, informing public policy in Washington, D.C. and across the nation. For more information, please call the toll-free Cancer Support Helpline at 888-793-9355, or visit
www.CancerSupportCommunity.org.
Cancer Support Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
