Digital Developer (IT) CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER

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Reports to:     Vice President, Technology
Department:   IT 
Supervises:  None
FSLA: Salary, Exempt
Salary: $50,000
 
Position Overview:
Cincinnati Museum Center and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center are looking for an entry-level Digital Developer, with coding skills to operate on both front- and back-end systems. The IT and Digital Development team works collaboratively across the museums to develop innovative online and in-gallery content and visitor experiences to drive engagement and increase earned revenue. This position will work across all of the museums’ digital platforms, including museum websites, interactive technologies, and business systems. They will be responsible for designing and developing online services and applications with a clear focus on audience needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong full-stack web development skills and experience, the ability to develop information architecture and interface design, and will be an advocate for innovation in the application of technology within the museums.
Primary duties include: creating user interactions on various websites and digital platforms, writing code optimized for mobile, and developing connectors to databases and services for functionality.
 
Responsibilities/Duties:

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes and mockups into responsive web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks.
• Collaborates with curators, educators, guest engagement team members, and other stakeholders to understand and support design needs for external-facing products.
• Be responsible for prototyping and delivering user-centered software solutions for search and discovery.
• Maintain and develop new custom code to supplement existing HTML and WordPress-based website.
• Be flexible and adaptable to learn new development environments quickly.
• Develop wireframes to conceptualize site/app layout prior to development.
• Proficiency in utilization of web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript
• Utilize web app and mobile app development environments, as well as, Unity 3d development, Electron, and/or other compiled application platforms to create audience-focused deliverables.
• Collaborate with other departments on API integration of systems including eCommerce, Donor Relations, and calendaring system.
• Collaborate with the digital strategy team to develop project timelines to ensure delivery of key projects
• Utilize version control systems such as Git repositories to track code changes and document all coding.
• Undertake research and development on emerging technologies including AR/VR, AI and machine learning and their application within the museum environment.
• Willing to directly support IT staff on an as needed basis.

Education and Experience:

• 1 year of experience developing websites preferred.
• Some experience developing mobile and desktop apps preferred.
• Associate degree (required), bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Passion for front-end development and producing high-caliber work.
• Back-end development experience preferred, willing to on-the-job train.
• Willingness to pivot to multiple coding platforms required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them by target dates while maintaining attention to detail.
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative, sense of urgency, and intellectual curiosity while maintaining a focus on identifying opportunities to improve web development and functional performance.
• Portfolio and/or provide samples of website/app development preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, jQuery, WordPress,
  • Experience with a variety of Object-Oriented Programming preferred.
• Code editors such as Adobe Dreamweaver / Brackets / Microsoft Visual Studio Code
• Experience in Office 365 ecosystem including Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Unity (3d) development or similar platform preferred.
• Electron and/or other desktop development planform preferred.
• Ability to research and implement new coding libraries and platforms. 

Cincinnati Museum Center is proud to be Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  Strong preference shall be given to those who include salary requirements and/or salary history.
 
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