Senior Web Developer

Organization Overview

The Partnership for Public Service is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better government and a stronger democracy. Central to this mission is our work to support and safeguard the apolitical civil service, the backbone of our democratic system that ensures the federal government meets its mandate to serve the public good. We prepare federal employees to navigate threats to the nonpartisan workforce, engage the public on why government matters, and help state and local governments deliver for those they serve. Our staff is diverse, mission‑driven, creative, collaborative, optimistic and inclusive. We value passion for public service, a culture of learning, leadership, collaboration, inclusion, respect, and a promise to be trustworthy, nonpartisan and fiscally responsible.

Position Overview

Senior Web Developer

Reporting to the Creative Director, this role works with a highly matrixed team to translate UX guidance into coded, CMS‑driven experiences that meet the needs of diverse audiences. The developer will build and maintain WordPress sites, manage backend data systems, and lead data visualization strategy across web properties. Strong project management skills and an end‑to‑end understanding of the web development process are essential.

Essential Functions / Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Web & Design, Salesforce, and IT teams to build, develop, and maintain WordPress sites, including domain functionality, hosting, databases, form integrations, and front‑end design.
• Manage major website coding updates and deploy new pages, sites, and apps.
• Maintain the data‑storage backend using Node.js, ReactJS, Strapi, PostgRest, and the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
• Strategize and implement data visualizations across web assets, coordinating with researchers and communication leads to deliver insights to target audiences.
• Lead a team of CMS operators to keep websites current day‑to‑day.
• Translate UX updates into functional webpages in partnership with design.
• Ensure all deliverables are adequately tested prior to release.
• Monitor uptime, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve web bugs and issues.
• Collaborate, build consensus, and work constructively with project teams throughout development cycles.
• Develop technical briefs, manage production timelines, and stay informed of industry best practices.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously under various deadlines.

Key Competencies

Required / Preferred Education and Experience

Supervisory Responsibility / Reporting Structure

This position reports to the Creative Director.

Work Environment

Hybrid (remote + office) in Washington, DC. The candidate must be a permanent resident of the DC, MD, or VA area and expected to work from the office three days per week, with Wednesday being the required in‑office day. The role requires consistent use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, printer / scanner and MS Office.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

Full‑time, exempt from overtime. Official hours are Monday‑Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, with flexibility and occasional evenings or weekend work.

Travel

Minimal business‑day travel; very little out‑of‑area or overnight travel required.

Salary and Benefits

Salary range : $90,000–$125,000 annually. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k) with 4% employer match; training and development opportunities; commuter benefits; 15 days annual leave, 10 days sick leave, plus all federal holidays and the day after Thanksgiving; and access to on‑site exercise facility.

EEO Statement

The Partnership adheres to all federal, state and local employment laws. Partnership for Public Service is an equal‑opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, caste, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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