Full Stack Web Developer

Position Title: Full Stack Web Developer

Department: Digital

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Web Development Manager

Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan and Professional Development Opportunities

Work With Purpose!

Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC) is looking for a talented Full Stack Web Developer. If this sounds like the job for you, then submit your cover letter and resume today!

*Please apply online at PBSSoCal.org, KCET.org, or LINKTV.org

About Public Media Group of Southern California (PMGSC)

Public Media Group of Southern California (KCET, PBS SoCal and LINK TV) tell stories that matter through original programs that reflect the diversity of the region, and the full schedule of trusted PBS programs. Our content channels – KCET and PBS SoCal – are available for free on internet – connected screens and seven local broadcast channels. LINK TV can be accessed through national satellite channels.

A donor- supported community institution, PMGSC sparks the sharing of ideas at in-person cultural events and community conversations and delivers social impact through services that prepare our most vulnerable children for school.

Job Overview

A Full Stack Web Developer is needed to create, extend and optimize station digital products (websites, modules, integrations).

The Full Stack Web Developer is an expert in interactive front-end experiences and core web technologies such as CSS3, HTML5 and JavaScript ES6. Works with related front and back-end libraries and project stack frameworks, particularly Node.js, Sass, Git, Handlebars and Yarn. The Full Stack Web Developer must all be proficient in both Java. The ideal candidate must be able to plan, document, communicate and execute on the development of complex, data-driven web experiences to support video streaming, publishing, membership applications and more.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

55% Development and Testing

• Develop front-end interactive experiences and back-end integrations to support digital product objectives, particularly on, but not limited to, kcet.org, pbssocal.org and linktv.org
• Prototype, test and iterate against designs and specification to optimize user experience and overall product performance.

35% Collaboration and Planning

• Work with the Digital team, particularly the Project Manager and Web Development Manager to strategize, architect and plan deliverables and development approaches

10% Skill Leadership

• Provide in-house expertise on particular technologies and their application to PMGSC products

Qualifications:

• Ability to demonstrate high-level proficiency developing data-driven interactive web applications
• Proficiency with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, especially Node.js
• Strong understanding of web-based architecture and performance issues and strategies
• Proficiency with Java (PMGSC websites are on the Brightspot platform)
• Strong ability to work with new technologies and problem solve, independently or collaboratively
• Knowledge of latest trends in web application development
• Experience with Brightspot CMS, Storybook or Craft CMS are a plus

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree; Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Engineering or Equivalent [preferred]
• 7 years related experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

PMGSC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Vaccination Requirement

Proof of full dosage of a COVID-19 vaccination is required for all positions that will be working onsite, or may reasonably or occasionally be called to work onsite.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location