Web Developer II

WHO WE ARE

The Humane League (THL) is a global nonprofit ending the abuse of animals raised for food. THL fosters a high-energy culture of teamwork and mission-driven problem solving, and we have earned recognition as Top Charity from Animal Charity Evaluators for all of their rating periods. Over the past few years, we’ve grown to a staff of 90+ talented individuals dispersed across the country and around the world.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

As a Web Developer II, you will be responsible for building, deploying, and maintaining modern websites and web applications that meet content and design specifications. The ideal candidate will have flexibility in the technologies and frameworks with which they work. We are a small but nimble team, and the ability to communicate effectively, collaborate positively, and think creatively is a must.

We are looking for a team player who can work independently and who is always ready to think through and collaborate on tough but rewarding challenges in a remote environment. This position reports directly to the Director of Digital Products.

This is a full-time, remote position. This position requires domestic travel, this is equivalent to approximately 2–3 trips per year. We are only able to consider applicants who reside in the United States and possess United States work authorization.

We will be recording a Q&A webinar hosted by Kyle Dion, Director of Digital Products and the Digital Products team. You can submit any questions you would like answered regarding the role and The Humane League via this form. Please submit any questions by September 7, 2022. The webinar will be available to watch here by September 15, 2022.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build, deploy, and maintain performant and accessible Jamstack websites and web applications utilizing React, Node, and styled components in modern hosting environments such as Netlify and Heroku
• Maintain and troubleshoot products built using popular CMSs, single-page applications, and static site generators including Contentful, Strapi, Directus, and Gatsby
• Draw on UX/UI skill set to interpret responsive states from static designs, and execute layouts optimized for accessibility and conversion that perform seamlessly and provide quality end-user experiences across all modern devices and screen sizes
• Utilize unit- and end-to-end testing, following test-driven development practices, to create stable, maintainable, and well-documented web applications

• Effectively explain technical concepts to peers and colleagues in a positive, friendly manner
• Collaborate with other developers using version control (Git and Github)
• Stay up-to-date on latest technological developments and how organizations can use them to improve performance, and draw on this base of knowledge to address organizational challenges
• Problem solving: Anticipate needs, actively seek opportunities, and propose solutions with strong decision-making capability. Willing and able to solve problems proactively, with little guidance.

• Teamwork: Enjoy working on a small, highly collaborative team that is mission-driven, results-driven, and community-oriented. Must also be extremely effective independently and display dedication to the work and role.
• Other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will possess most, if not all the following qualities, skills, and characteristics:

• Professional web development experience working on a team remotely
• Second-nature knowledge of HTML5, CSS3/Sass/Styled Components, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Deep comfort with React and Node.js, or equivalent experience with Vue or Angular
• Experience working with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
• UI/UX design sensibility, and experience developing with accessibility in mind
• Experience with build tools such as Yarn, NPM, pnpm, Webpack, Gulp
• Understanding of version control, how to collaborate remotely with other developers using a git Feature Branch workflow, and how to perform thoughtful code review and respond well to feedback

• Project management: Flexible and able to balance multiple projects and tasks to deliver quality, timely work in an independent and remote work environment. Have strong planning and organization skills.

• Self-motivation: Able and willing to work independently and take initiative in pursuing goals and setting a schedule given only general directives
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to write and speak clearly and effectively. Able to communicate with peers, project stakeholders, and product support teams in a friendly, welcoming manner—especially when introducing new processes or explaining complex concepts.

Salary range $76,322 - $82,673, to commensurate with experience.

This position will close on Monday, September 26, 2022 at 9:00am ET.

The initial application review will happen after the application closing date above. Once your application has been reviewed, you will be notified via email with further details on the status of your application. If a candidate is moved forward, the interview process will be as follows:

• Work Simulation Exercise (completed remotely)
• First Interview (via video call)

Employees enjoy full medical coverage, optional dental and vision packages, a 401(k) retirement plan, pet care & Rx discount plans, working from home, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, paid holidays, flexible vacation time, professional development, and the supportive environment at The Humane League!

At The Humane League (THL), animal welfare is at the forefront of our everyday work. As such, many of our staff are vegan by personal choice, and all of our THL-hosted events offer fully vegan menus. We welcome all mission-aligned candidates to apply, no matter where you are in your journey to end the abuse of animals raised for food.

The Humane League is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with laws and in furtherance of our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

The Humane League is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email People Operations ([email protected]) and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.