Web Developer

WEB DEVELOPER.  The Amon Carter Museum seeks a Web Developer to provide

server-side coding (site functionality and backend systems) to develop and maintain the museum’s Drupal-based Web site and other online initiatives; help develop the Web-site infrastructure to optimize the online user experience, increase online audiences, and advance the mission and strategic plan of the institution. 

Duties include:

• Develop and maintain Drupal module for interfacing with the museum’s collection management system using the provided API (KEmu).
• Working with the Publications and New Media Specialist, regularly research and evaluate new technology and applications related to new media, content presentation, or organization of the Web site; must stay current with state of the Web, the Drupal community, and Web-authoring code.
• Implement approved ACM Web-based and new-media goals in keeping with ACM strategic initiatives.
• Serve on Web Committee to provide implementation advice, act as an adviser on Web-related technology and trends, articulate project risks and challenges, and provide technical input.
• In collaboration with ACM Graphic Designer and under the supervision of the Brand Champion (Director of Publications), help maintain the institutional brand identity.
• Recommend budget items (hardware and software) to Director of Publications and Information Technology Manager; provide budget information as required.
• Follow museum Information Systems Policies, Practices, and Procedures, including ergonomic requirements. Maintain confidentiality of museum information; other duties as requested.

Requirements include:

• B.A. degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience; minimum two years experience managing projects and clients.
• Drupal development and theming experience essential; Drupal experience with Views, Panels, and Drush, along with a solid understanding of site structure and interface design, is required. Experience managing a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP) stack, as well as coding XHTML, JavaScript, and CSS. Experience with jQuery desirable.
• Ability to develop in a test-site environment and to deploy from it.
• Solid experience making standards-compliant and accessible Web sites; ability to productively self-manage long-term projects is essential.
• Working knowledge of Web imaging and multimedia authoring software, such as Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, and/or other Web-authoring tools.
• Proficiency with Mac OS X; working knowledge of MS Office desirable.
• Ability to work in a mixed Mac and Windows network environment with Linux-based servers.
• Ability to manage SQL databases; ability to create new online databases desirable.
• Experience with consensus-based work environment. Strong communication and listening skills; meticulous attention to detail essential.
• Audio/visual skills (filming, editing) for video podcasts desirable.

Supervision of content and development of Web site and new-media initiatives is received from the Director of Publications; supervision of technical component is received from the Information Technology Manager. Competitive salary and benefits.  Position open until filled.  Please submit cover letter, résumé, references and electronic portfolio to will.gillham@cartermuseum.org.  EEOC.  Full position description available in Employment tab of www.cartermuseum.org.