The Role
Develop and secure the back-end of a WordPress site, build themes/plugins, ensure WCAG AA accessibility and mobile support, implement search and file sharing, integrate Google Analytics, provide ongoing maintenance and liaison with WP Engine. Collaborate with UX/UI and non-technical stakeholders to deliver a production site by April 2026.
Summary Generated by Built In
Name of position: Web Application Developer
note :Primarily remote, Onsite as needed.
Position overview / Statement of Work
The Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP) within the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is seeking a Web Developer to build and secure the back-end of a WordPress site to support the project's functions.
The candidate will work with CDIP’s UX/UI content manager to create a website with mobile support and usable interfaces using best practices, including meeting WCAG AA standards.
Work activities:
• Build new features and reusable components for (add site URL)
o WordPress theme and plugin creation, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Would largely follow selected theme, with limited customization
• Site should be able to be updated and maintained without reliance on initial
developer
o Security and accessibility experience
Will largely be addressed through WP Engine
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure deliverables meet design, content and UX standards.
o For branding and imagery for the site’s overall look and feel
To match CDIP’s vision for site
• Collaborate with UX/UI Content Manager to ensure functionality of front-end development
• Collaborate with non-technical colleagues on new features, ensuring a good technical fit.
• Ability to adhere to the City’s Managed WordPress Guidelines
• Ensure the solutions you create meet web standard best practices, and accessibility guidelines.
• Address bug fixes as needed, and consider the maintainability of code.
o Keeping site and plugins up-to-date, regular maintenance
o Support Content Manager in additional development solutions after UX testing is completed.
• Build reusable, testable, and efficient code. Develop the building blocks of a website capable of
handling the below listed functions.
o Main page banner (rotating) (URL is healthylivesphl.com)
Developed materials will be shared with PDPH
o Meets WCAG AA Standards with potentially additional accessibility features
o Full site live by April 2026
o Search functionality across website
o File sharing capability
o Mobile browsing capabilities
o Google Analytics integration
• Maintenance
o Monthly maintenance to include technical support, minor updates, monitoring of plug- ins/themes/WordPress and act as liaison between WP engine and the internal team.
Skills/experience of the assigned staff: Required
• Excellent communicator: Articulate jargon to general audiences (e.g., City departments and the public), explain the logic behind design decisions, craft compelling narratives about product work, write and speak clearly, and cultivate effective communication among team members.
• Relationship-builder: Work with a variety of people and personalities, listen and ask questions to identify new design opportunities, and cultivate strong relationships to ensure seamless collaboration and continued project support. Be responsive through different stages and maintain communication to address any emergent issues.
• Curious: Practice active listening, ask questions to get to the root of a problem, be open to receiving/giving constructive feedback, and have a sincere interest in learning new skills or growing old ones.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in systems analysis, programming, and design BA/BS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work experience and training.
• Understanding of design principles
• Familiar with accessibility principles
• Flexibility to troubleshoot front-end concerns
• Experience using translation frameworks
• Familiar with performance, scalability, security, and testing applications.
• Familiar with various design and architectural patterns.
• Extensive coding knowledge in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP
Highly Desired/Preferred
• Compassionate: Turn empathy into actionable solutions that address people’s real needs with integrity.
• Self-directed. Given broad direction, you can prioritize your work and allocate your time and
resources effectively. Just as important, you know when to ask for help and aren’t afraid to do so.
• Systems-thinker. You can envision how a particular feature may affect other, unrelated parts of the project.
If you are: bright, motivated, skilled, a difference-maker, able to get things done, work with minimum direction, enthusiastic, a thinker, able to juggle and multi-task, communicate effectively, and lead, then we would like to hear from you. We need exceptionally capable people for this role for our client, so get back to us and tell us why
you think you are a fit.
About Us:
Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services (https://triforce-inc.com) has been an MBE/SDB certified IT Consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps), systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity, increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence. Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies.
Skills Required
- 3+ years experience in systems analysis, programming, and design (BA/BS or equivalent)
- Extensive coding knowledge in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP
- WordPress theme and plugin development experience
- Familiarity with WP Engine and Managed WordPress guidelines
- Experience with accessibility principles and meeting WCAG AA standards
- Experience with security best practices for WordPress sites
- Familiar with performance, scalability, and testing applications
- Familiarity with various design and architectural patterns
- Experience integrating Google Analytics
- Ability to build reusable, testable, maintainable code and perform ongoing maintenance
- Excellent communication skills; explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to collaborate with UX/UI content manager and cross-functional teams
- Familiar with accessibility and mobile/responsive design
- Experience using translation frameworks
- Compassionate, self-directed, systems-thinker (listed under Highly Desired/Preferred)
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