SoftHQ Inc Looking for Website Developer at Helena, MT Full Time

• Determine the best platform and management system for a new MVD website.
• Design website look, feel, and organization.
• Serve as Web Designer for the creating and delivery of website content.
• MVD has a technical writer assigned to the project, but the outside agency will need to be responsible for graphic design and layout. graphic design and other elements may need to be outsourced.
• Web Designer will be responsible for breaking the overall new website project down into individual elements with specific deliverables and due dates.
• Determine best strategy for long-term hosting and maintenance for new website. Help MVD with implementation of the recommended strategy.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Must be able to provide design and development for a new website, including information architecture.

Consultant will be required to review current technology and recommend changes (if any) for the overall improvement of the website/customer experience.

Create a website that is easily scalable so information can be added by designated DOJ employees.

Ability to offer ongoing support for security updates and maintenance

Website Performance Objectives

E-commerce capabilities such as paying for licensing and registration services on-line (currently handled by VITU).

Able to create a website with third party integration capabilities (FAST, VITU) including Google Maps

Must be able to incorporate high-level security protocols compatible with a government agency

Willing to create and provide customized template library for future page development

Content within the website must be searchable.

Traffic and usage analytics

Ability to offer ongoing support for security updates and maintenance

Experience Requirements

• Prefer experience with government agencies.
• Ability to transfer content from Word Press to new CMS Platform
• Responsive, mobile-friendly design that is compatible with multiple browsers.
• Website must meet ADA accessibility requirements.
• SEO Optimization
• Web-based forms with Captcha technology