Specialist, Full Stack Web Developer

American Physical Therapy Association - Alexandria, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alexandria, VA

101-250 employees

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Full Stack Web Developer Specialist at the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is responsible for enhancing the organization's digital presence by designing, developing, and maintaining web applications that serve members and other key stakeholders. This role requires a strong skill set in both front-end and back-end development, ensuring seamless integration and user experience across APTA's digital platforms. The position involves collaborating with internal teams to implement modifications and enhancements, defining technical requirements, and supporting continuous quality improvement in web-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain dynamic and responsive web applications using Optimizely and modern technologies.
• Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of all web solutions.
• Utilize tools for A/B testing and personalization to drive data-informed decisions.
• Implement and optimize back-end services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration with third-party and front-end components.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance and user experience.
• Integrate web analytics tools and frameworks that support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate on the development of tracking mechanisms to measure user engagement and website performance.
• Implement best practices in user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to continuously improve the user journey across APTA's digital channels.
• Leverage various data sources, including CRM and analytics platforms, to enhance website functionality and member experience.
• Monitor web performance and provide regular reports that highlight website performance, identifying areas for improvement and making data-driven recommendations.
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies in web development.
• Actively seek opportunities to innovate and enhance APTA's digital solutions, including implementing new features and functionalities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for web applications, including system architecture, APIs, and user guides to support internal teams and future development efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full-stack web development, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects.
• Experience with Optimizely (formerly Episerver) and other CMS platforms and ecosystem.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or Angular).
• Strong back-end experience (Node.js, Express, Python, Ruby on Rails, or similar).
• Strong experience with .NET Framework and .NET Core.
• Experience in developing web-based .NET solutions using ASP.NET/Core MVC and C#.
• Familiarity with database management systems (SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB).
• Understanding of web performance optimization and security best practices.
• Familiarity with API architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with marketing automation platform backend web development and maintenance integration such as HubSpot, Microsoft Power Pages, Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Project management skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Generous retirement contributions
• Travel subsidies for public and active transportation