What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Designer/Developer position at RTI International?
RTI International, an independent nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition, is seeking a mid-level web designer/developer to join our team. Working with multi-disciplinary collaborators, you will provide creative and technical expertise in the development of intuitive web applications that support a range of public health research initiatives. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining systems that support our clients to inform public policy and ground practice in evidence.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working both collaboratively and independently, favor iterative development approaches that lead to high-quality systems, possess a range of creative and technical skills, and exhibit a willingness to learn (and advocate for) new technologies when appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project teams to plan, design, and build web applications that support research initiatives
- Create wireframes or mockups of web applications
- In collaboration with project teams and clients, create project-specific branding and logos
- Build complex, flexible, cross-browser compatible front-end web applications utilizing standard HTML/CSS/Typescript practices
- Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
- Commit to high standards of quality and participate in quality initiatives
- Research, recommend, learn, and apply new methodologies and/or technologies
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Master’s degree plus at least 1 year of related professional experience; or
- Bachelor’s degree plus at least 3 years related professional experience; or
- Associate’s degree plus at least 4 years related professional experience; or
- High School Diploma plus at least 6 years related professional experience.
- A combination of education, certifications, and directly related experience may be considered as equivalent to the above requirements provided that the individual possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job requirements satisfactorily.
Required:
- At least 1 year of experience developing and maintaining interactive web applications
- Expert knowledge in HTML5 and CSS3
- Expert knowledge in TypeScript/JavaScript and web development (npm, jQuery, Bootstrap, or equivalent)
- Experience using an object-oriented programming language (C#, Java)
- Experience with responsive design and layout
- Experience creating logos/branding materials and using UI/UX prototyping/wireframing tools
- Demonstrated client-focused development experience
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to be flexible and learn new concepts and technologies
- Ability to work effectively in both team-based and individual-developer settings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Legal authorization to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status
Preferred:
- Experience with SCSS/SASS
- Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud or similar tools
- Working knowledge of .NET (C#)
EEO & Pay Equity Statements
For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.
The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.
RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Equal Pay Act Minimum/Range
$83,000 - $103,000
Salary : $83,000 - $103,000
