Technical Consultant/ Web App Developer (299198)

Submissions Due 8/22/12
Contract with DC Government, Agency OCTO

Connect. DC is seeking a Web applications programmer/developer to create community-focused technology content.
Complete Description

Technical Consultant/Web Application Developer will:
Gather business requirements and translate high-level program vision into a business case for platform design analysis. Plan, research, develop logic, code, test and deploy several web projects with minimal assistance. The candidate will also be required to work collaboratively with an intra-agency development team to integrate with open-sourced platform (Drupal) content application. The candidate should know how to build a PHP web application from the ground up, as well as modify and build on existing code.

Requested Skill/Experience Required

Experience gathering business requirements (Required 5 Years)
Experience in emerging mobile hands-on software development, such as design and implement applications for iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows, etc. (Required 4 Years)
Experience in the PHP programming language, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, and JavaScript. (Required 8 Years)
Experience on high-performance server systems, and development tools appropriate for large, complex projects (Required 8 Years)
Experience using mySQL database (developer fundamentals). (Required 8 Years)
Experience using PERL and CGI protocols (Required 8 Years)
Experience using the principles and practice of GUI, dynamic, scripting, and functional languages used in web applications (Required 8 Years)
Experience using UNIX operating system (primarily Linux) and Apache. (Required 8 Years)
Experience using Web protocols and programming requirements. (Required 8 Years)
Experience with and a comprehensive understanding of the C programming language. (Required 8 Years)
Experience with and a good understanding of object oriented programming and programming principles. (Required 8 Years)
Knowledge of broadband,wireless technology, and the digital divide (Required 5 Years)
Skills in Advanced World Wide Web Application Development including XHTML, CSS, Javascript, Client-Side and Server-Side scripting, Java Servlets (Required 8 Years)
Entrepreneurial experience (Desired 5 Years)

Valid Driver’s License (Desired)

Behavioral Characteristics
Ability to work in fast paced environment & manage multiple projects simultaneously; knowledge/understanding of the characteristics of the District’s neighborhoods; strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills; must work well on teams.

Location: Strategy & Special Operations: 441 4th St NW, Suite 930 South, Washington, DC