Job Description
Description
SAIC is seeking a motivated Junior Web Developer to join our team. This is a 100% remote work from home position. The candidate will work under the guidance of senior developer(s) to assist in the development and maintenance of web applications and websites.
Job Duties:
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of web applications and websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web technologies.
- Collaborate with senior developers to translate design mockups and wireframes into functional and responsive web interfaces.
- Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code following coding standards and best practices.
- Conduct testing and debugging of web applications to identify and resolve issues, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance.
- Assist in the integration of third-party APIs, plugins, and libraries to enhance the functionality of web applications.
- Stay updated on emerging web development trends, technologies, and best practices to contribute fresh ideas and insights to the development process.
- Participate in code reviews, discussions, and knowledge sharing sessions with the development team to foster learning and collaboration.
- Support the deployment and maintenance of web applications, including version control, deployment pipelines, and server configurations.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical issues and providing timely support to end-users and clients as needed.
- Contribute to the documentation of technical specifications, project plans, and development processes to ensure clarity and transparency within the team.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree and zero (0) years of experience; 4 more years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Required Security Clearance:
- Active Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required) with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Required Skills:
- Proficiency in HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) to create and style web pages.
- Basic understanding of JavaScript programming language and its libraries/frameworks (e.g., jQuery) for adding interactivity and dynamic elements to websites.
- F amiliarity with responsive web design principles and techniques to ensure websites display properly across various devices and screen sizes.
- Knowledge of version control systems like Git and platforms like GitHub for code collaboration, versioning, and tracking changes.
- Basic understanding of popular front-end frameworks such as Bootstrap, Foundation, or Materialize CSS, and their usage in building responsive and visually appealing web applications.
- Familiarity with server-side programming languages (e.g., PHP, Python, Node.js) and databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) can be advantageous, although not always required for junior roles.
- Proficiency in using web development tools such as code editors (e.g., Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text), browser developer tools, and debugging tools.
- Knowledge of web standards and best practices, including accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and SEO principles, to ensure websites are user-friendly and search engine-friendly.
Target salary range: $65,001 - $75,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
Job Tags
Remote job, Work from home,