WordPress Full Stack Developer

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare – people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

The Opportunity

Mass General Brigham’s Digital Research Operations Team is immediately seeking a Full Stack Developer to join our team and support our community. This position works within the multi-disciplinary Digital Research Computing Core team and will work directly with the Research Computing Core Senior Manager and lead Software Engineer, to develop and support WordPress websites and application builds for the Mass General Brigham research community. The Full Stack Developer will be part of all evaluation calls and will be integral in offering solutions for varying requests.

The WordPress Full Stack Developer will collaborate with the lead Software Engineer on the following tasks: developing and documenting workflow and determining the software technical design that best meets the needs of our research community; provide a time estimate to complete the work product; implement requirements using software development best practices; train/educate end-users in the deliverable’s use and functions.

The WordPress Full Stack Developer will also assist in troubleshooting users’ issues within the system, fix bugs and manage feature requests. Lastly, the candidate will perform security patches and performance updates, as needed.

This position will work across Digital teams and will work under the general direction of the Research Computing Senior Core Manager. The successful candidate will have a strong ability to effectively set priorities, make decisions and work in a fast-paced environment. Must be successful in a non-supervised environment and have the ability to quickly learn applications used within the institution for performance of duties. The incumbent will have a lot of opportunity for growth in this role.

Responsibilities include

• Work with the Digital Research Computing Core’s Web Team to provide solutions for WordPress websites and application development in response to Researcher’s requests.
• Perform analysis, design, development and testing tasks with direction.
• Recommend technical approaches and assist with development of time estimates for Statements of Work
• Update or create technical and user documentation using wiki and knowledge management tools (Confluence).
• Identify opportunities for improvement, reporting on progress, and asking for what you need.
• Maintain code in version control system; understands the importance of commenting code.
• Create custom plugins or modify existing ones and integrate third-party APIs into WordPress for added functionality.
• Work with database queries, optimizations, and ensuring efficient interaction between WordPress and MySQL.
• Work directly with Departments and Research Labs at Mass General Brigham on projects that require this person to track and manage their time into a project billing system.
• Off-hours production pushes may occasionally be required
• Uses the Mass General Brigham values to govern decisions, actions and behaviors. These values guide how we get our work done: Patients, Affordability, Accountability & Service Commitment, Decisiveness, Innovation & Thoughtful Risk; and how we treat each other: Diversity & Inclusion, Integrity & Respect, Learning, Continuous Improvement & Personal Growth, Teamwork & Collaboration
• Perform other duties as required by the situation and circumstances

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a developer
• Experience with WordPress required
• Experience with HTML 5, CSS 3, PHP, JavaScript and Editing HTML content required
• Active experience using GIT version control
• Proficient using BootStrap 5 or other open-source CSS frameworks for responsive design
• Strong understanding of compatibility and cross-browser issues
• Proficient in user interface design and usability experience principles, strongly desired
• Knowledge of performance optimization, SEO practices and web accessibility standards.
• Practices good communication and listening skills, with a strong commitment to customer needs and knowledge transfer
• Desire to learn newer technologies is critical.(Node.js, ReactJS, Etc.)
• Proactive and aware of critical dependencies; manages deadlines and follows through on commitments
• Attention to detail, well organized, problem solver and able to set priorities

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Working Conditions

• M-F Eastern Business hours required
• Hybrid onsite flexible working model required, weekly onsite AR / Boston MGB Local sites for department and business needs, teammate must be flexible
• Remote working days require stable, secure, quiet, HIPPA compliant working station

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

399 Revolution Drive

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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