The Free Library of Philadelphia is seeking a full-time web developer to join the team responsible for maintaining and enhancing our existing website and building new web-based applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in ColdFusion and/or PHP and have experience with additional coding languages and standards such as JavaScript, jQuery, AJAX, CSS, XML, and REST. Experience with databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL), server administration tools (Apache, IIS), and content management systems is also desirable.
Candidates should be flexible and willing to work in a small team environment with other developers, network administrators, programmers, and graphic designers. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important. Previous experience in a library environment is a plus, and librarians with web development experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with major course work in information technology, information science, or a related area; candidates must also have two years of experience performing web application programming to develop, design, program, test and document web applications in the construction and maintenance of web features and internet sites.