Web Developer

Why RTI

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach—one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world’s most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

About The Hiring Group

The ideal Web Developer 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.

What You'll Do as a Web Developer

• Collaborate with project teams to plan, design, and build web applications that support research initiatives
• Create wireframes or mockups of web applications and/or key features
• Build complex, flexible, cross-browser compatible front-end web applications utilizing standard HTML/CSS/Typescript practices
• Access and 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

What You'll Need

Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Computer Science or related field plus 1 year related experience; or
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3 years related experience; or
• Associates degree in Computer Science or related field plus 4 years related experience; or
• A combination of performance, education and prior 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
• Demonstrated experience with HTML5 and CSS3
• Demonstrated experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and web development (npm, jQuery, Bootstrap, or equivalent)
• Experience with responsive design and UI/UX prototyping/wireframing tools
• Experience using an object-oriented programming language (C#, Java)
• 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
• Knowledge of RESTful Web Services

Key skills/competency

• HTML5
• CSS3
• TypeScript
• JavaScript
• Responsive Design
• UI/UX Prototyping
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Web Application Development
• RESTful Web Services
• Front-end Development