The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago seeks a full-time Software/Web
Application Developer to design, develop, implement, and maintain innovative
solutions for online and digital initiatives; design, develop, maintain, and
improve the MCA website, coordinating with designers and front-end developers
on user experiences/interfaces; develop, maintain, and improve the website's
back-end code and content management system. He/she will also provide internal
technical support for the e-commerce program(s); assist and advise other
departments on technology interfaces and applications; participate in user-
centered research through usability testing, interviews, usage analysis, and
rapid prototyping; and design, prototype, and build user-centered web sites
and applications for mobile devices.

  
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or other
related field required. Three to five years professional experience in
software and web application development required. Proven experience with
clean, semantically correct HTML(5), CSS, and expert knowledge in developing
with object-oriented programming languages, databases, jQuery/JavaScript, and
PHP/MySQL required. Web development will occur in WordPress, so experience
creating custom WordPress themes and plugins, and using AJAX with WordPress is
key (having publicly published themes and plugins is a bonus). Must be
proficient with Adobe Creative Suite applications, both Mac and Windows
platforms, and have strong knowledge of online best practices, SEO, and modern
web design trends. Creation and use of web services (i.e. REST), secure
application and E-commerce gateway development experience, and PCI knowledge
is a plus. Ideal candidate will have familiarity with responsive design
development, mobile application development, and basic Linux server
setup/maintenance. Must have excellent written/verbal communication skills,
ability to multi-task and work under deadline pressure while maintaining acute
attention to detail. General mobility throughout all museum properties and
ability to communicate clearly in English required. Schedule is Monday through
Friday, 9am to 5pm, with evening and weekend hours if needed.

  
Send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources: Application for
Software/Web Application Developer position by email to [log in to unmask]
Applications are also accepted by fax at 312.397.4095 or by mail at Museum of
Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Please use only
one format when sending your application. The Museum of Contemporary Art is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. No calls please.



Brought to you by code4lib jobs: http://jobs.code4lib.org/job/5572/