Job Description
Senior Web Developer Kootenai Health is looking for a Senior Web Developer with strong front-end expertise to build, maintain, and optimize our digital presence. In this role, you'll lead website development efforts, collaborate with internal teams and external partners, and ensure a responsive, high-performance user experience.
This US-Remote Eligible position offers an opportunity to work with modern web technologies, creating websites that support Kootenai Health's mission. If you have a strong foundation in front-end development and experience with back-end integration, we'd love to hear from you.
Your location This position is US-Remote Eligible. Currently, Kootenai Health employees cannot be located in: California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington D.C., West Virginia, or Wyoming. This list is continuously evolving and may be updated.
Responsibilities - Collaborates with Kootenai Health's internal teams and external ad agencies to understand the vision and goals for new and existing websites
- Leads the development and implementation of KH websites using PHP and other relevant technologies
- Ensures websites are responsive, fast, and optimized for various devices and browsers
- Works with designers to turn creative concepts into functional web pages that align with brand and user experience requirements
- Customizes, builds, and integrates content management systems (CMS)
- Troubleshoots, tests, and optimizes website performance to ensure a smooth and engaging user experience
- Implements and maintains security features to safeguard the website and user data
- Stays current with the latest trends and technologies in web development to ensure the website remains modern, efficient, and secure
- Provides ongoing website maintenance, including updates, troubleshooting, and bug fixes
- Ensures search engine optimization (SEO) best practices are incorporated into the site's structure and functionality
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including marketing and IT, to support digital marketing and analytics efforts
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
- Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
Requirements and Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or related field required; 4 years' experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
- Minimum 5 years' experience in web development with strong proficiency in PHP and WordPress required in addition to education requirement
- Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Responsive Design, and other web development technologies required
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex web issues required
- Experience with version control tools, such as Git, required
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment required
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment required
- Experience with Craft CMS or similar content management systems preferred
- Familiarity with front-end JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, etc.) preferred
- Knowledge of web performance optimization, security best practices, and SEO preferred
- Experience working in the healthcare industry or on healthcare-related websites preferred
- Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.) preferred
- Understanding of UX/UI design principles preferred
Working Conditions - Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs
- Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height
- Must be able to maintain a sitting position
- Typical equipment used in an office job
- Repetitive movements
About Kootenai Health: Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.
As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: - Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
- Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
- Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
- Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
- Robust and interactive employee referral program
- And much more
If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you! Apply today! You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions. Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health
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