Cancer Support Community Looking for Junior Web Developer at Washington, DC Full Time

Cancer Support Community (CSC) is seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented, problem solver who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people impacted by cancer for our Junior Web Developer position on our Digital Team.

The Junior Web Developer will report directly to the Lead Web Developer and play an important supporting role on the digital team to execute digital projects that ensure best practices in coding, web layout, and accessibility are reflected on all CSC digital assets. This position will act as a full-stack developer, deploying new features to both the front-end and back-end areas of our applications. The role will assist in the deployment and configuration of server infrastructure updates such as DNS changes, data security, and performance optimization.

Essential Functions

Website Design and Development

• Design and develop new website features and layouts for CMS-driven sites.
• Assist in developing and maintaining web applications for internal and external use.
• Support ongoing development of existing infrastructure using PHP, JavaScript, SQL, and other technologies.
• Assist staff generated website requests across all CSC digital properties.

Web Maintenance, Security, and Monitoring

• Manage metrics tracking and optimization across CSC digital properties.
• Assist in keeping websites secure; understand and follow secure data policies for HIPAA and privacy standard compliance.

Skills And Abilities

Performs other duties as required by management.

• 2-4 years of professional web development (or equivalent) experience
• Experience working in a non-profit or start up environment a plus
• Solid base-level understanding of basic algorithms and data structures, as well as how to use and implement
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and PHP
• Experience with or interest in learning PHP MVC frameworks (e.g., Laravel)
• Experience working with open-source CMS (e.g., Drupal)
• Proficient in modern JavaScript libraries such as React or VueJs
• Understand integrations with third party APIs and designing REST APIs
• Experience using GIT
• Basic knowledge of AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Experience working with Docker and Docker Compose
• Self-motivated, curious, eager to learn
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Passionate about delivering high-quality work and continuously improving, high attention to detail
• Other combinations of training and/or experience which can be demonstrated to result in possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities that are needed to perform the tasks of this position will also be considered.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent professional work-related experience.

Salary And Benefits

Dependent on experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer statutory benefits required by law.

WORK LOCATION

CSC has offices located in Washington D.C. and offers in-person, hybrid, or fully remote work for this position.

How To Apply

Please submit an original cover letter and resume to [email protected].* In your cover letter, please tell us why you are interested in working at Cancer Support Community and how your qualifications meet the needs of this role.

• Applications are accepted and considered on a rolling basis.
• Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

About Cancer Support Community

The Cancer Support Community is a global nonprofit that uplifts and strengthens people impacted by cancer. We are dedicated to fostering a community where people find connection, compassion, and knowledge. We provide professionally led support and navigation services, along with social connections and award-winning education — when, where and how impacted individuals prefer throughout their cancer experience. These resources are available at 196 Cancer Support Community, Gilda’s Club, and healthcare partner locations as well as online and over the phone — all at no cost. We amplify the voices of those impacted by cancer through research and advocacy and create solutions that break down barriers to care and close the healthcare gap for communities whose members are disproportionately affected by cancer. For more information, visit www.CancerSupportCommunity.org.

Cancer Support Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.