The web developer will work with the nextLI team to build a new data product and community messaging portal that will be the central components of our 2021 Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge project. This will be a temporary assignment and is remote friendly. For additional questions, feel free to email kai.teoh@newsday.com

Essential Duties & Functions

• Works with the nextLI team to build integrations between newsroom web tools, databases and build enhancements to nextLI’s WordPress site.
• Works closely with HTML/CSS designers and with the rest of the development team to build web and mobile products that emphasizes usability and best practices.
• Provides ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting when bugs or errors are encountered.
• Stays abreast of industry issues, trends and inventory solutions and recommends improvements to the development team.
• Performs other duties assigned by management.

Essential Job Knowledge & Skills

• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience with Internet technologies and production environments.
• At least two years of experience in web design or front-end web development.
• High level of proficiency in writing Python.
• High level of proficiency in writing Javascript.
• Proficiency in HTML5, Object-oriented JS (>=ES6), Object-oriented PHP (>=7.1) and CSS3.
• Experience with Git/GitHub.
• Experience with WordPress.
• Professional experience collaborating in a team environment on large-scale website development projects.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment and be able to interact effectively with other team members, management and clients. 
• Must be willing to learn and master new technologies as they arise.
• Must be a self-starter and able to think critically and problem solve
• Familiarity with Datasette is a plus
• Experience contributing to open-source projects is a plus
• Experience building open-source plugins for established frameworks is a plus
• Experience working in a journalist or data journalist-capacity is a plus
• Understanding of site structure, navigation, UI principles, wireframes and user flow

Physical Requirements

• Close visual acuity required to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• This position requires engaging regular conversations with others and facilitate presentations and meetings.
• Requires continuous use of computer navigation and typing.

Apply for the job here: https://newsday.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Newsday/job/Melville---Corporate-Center-Drive/Contract-Web-Developer_R788