Web Developer (AZ Local)

Job Title : Web Developer (Hybrid)

Job Code : AZ 9828

Client : Arizona State Parks & Trails (AZSTATEPARKS)

Location : Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Duration : Contract through 09 / 09 / 2026

Hours : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 AM – 5 : 00 PM (40 hrs / week)

Work Address : 1110 W Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007

Important Requirements

Local Arizona candidates only

Current location must be clearly mentioned on resume

Must be available for in-person interview within 1 week of posting close date

Must be able to start within 2 weeks of offer

Position is Hybrid (Primarily remote, occasional in-office meetings)

Position Overview

Arizona State Parks and Trails (ASPT) is seeking a Web Developer to support and maintain azstateparks.com , a high-traffic website receiving over 14 million visits annually , along with related reservation pages.

The developer will focus heavily on WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance , CMS updates, performance improvements, and collaboration with Tyler Technologies to resolve system-level issues.

Core Technical Skills

HTML & CSS

JavaScript

Responsive Web Design

Git (Version Control)

Backend & API Integration (Node.js, SQL, Databases)

Testing & Debugging

Web Performance Optimization

Security Best Practices

Required Experience

Strong experience with HTML & CSS

Hands-on JavaScript development experience

Backend and API integration experience ( Node.js, SQL, etc. )

Experience working with databases

Familiarity with WCAG accessibility standards

Experience using code repositories (Git)

Scope of Work

Under the supervision of IT and Communications leadership, the contractor will :

Use Acquia Optimize to identify accessibility and quality issues

Implement WCAG 2.2 A & AA fixes within the CMS

Fix broken links and broken images

Compile issues requiring vendor (Tyler Technologies) intervention

Monitor accessibility improvements and recommend enhancements

Coordinate with Tyler Technologies on releases and validate functionality post-release

Currently identified :

48 Level A accessibility issues

24 Level AA accessibility issues

About the Environment

Custom CMS developed by Tyler Technologies

Accessibility scanning tools : Level Access & Acquia Optimize

High-visibility public-facing government website

Collaboration with Communications, Research & Marketing (CRAM) team

Ideal Candidate

Strong understanding of web accessibility (WCAG 2.2 A & AA)

Comfortable working in a structured government environment

Detail-oriented with strong debugging and research skills

Able to collaborate with third-party vendors and internal stakeholders