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Since 2010, we have built high-performing teams and disciplined delivery systems that help federal agencies launch complex programs, sustain performance, and achieve meaningful mission outcomes.\n Position Summary:\n@Orchard LLC is seeking a Senior Web Developer to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Ocean Exploration.\nThe Senior Web Developer provides technical leadership for the development, modernization, maintenance, and continuous improvement of NOAA Ocean Exploration public-facing digital platforms. Working at the intersection of web development, platform management, digital experience, and scientific communication, this position ensures that NOAA Ocean Exploration's websites reliably deliver engaging, accessible, and high-quality scientific content, data, imagery, video, and interactive experiences to audiences worldwide.\nThe successful candidate will lead and coordinate complex web development initiatives, evaluate and implement technology improvements, troubleshoot technical issues, and collaborate with scientists, writers and editors, communications professionals, GIS specialists, multimedia contributors, and program staff. This role requires the ability to translate program and user needs into effective technical solutions while maintaining the performance, usability, accessibility, and long-term sustainability of NOAA Ocean Exploration digital presence.\nThis position is contingent upon contract award.\nMission Impact:\nNOAA Ocean Exploration website is a primary gateway through which the public, educators, scientists, and other stakeholders experience ocean exploration. The Senior Web Developer helps transform scientific discoveries, expedition data, imagery, video, and educational resources into reliable and engaging digital experiences that extend the reach and impact of NOAA's exploration mission.\nKey Responsibilities:\nWeb Platform Leadership & Development\nLead the design, development, modernization, and maintenance of public-facing websites supporting NOAA Ocean Exploration programs.\nProvide technical leadership for website architecture, platform improvements, development standards, and implementation strategies.\nEvaluate existing web platforms and recommend enhancements that improve performance, maintainability, scalability, and user experience.\nLead or support website migrations, platform upgrades, software updates, and implementation of new web technologies.\nDevelop, maintain, and improve reusable web components, templates, and functionality.\nCoordinate technical implementation of website enhancements from planning and development through testing and deployment.\nEstablish and maintain development and maintenance practices that support reliable long-term website operations.\nDigital Experience & Scientific Content\nDevelop web experiences that effectively present complex scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences.\nIntegrate scientific content, imagery, video, data products, maps, graphics, and interactive features into public-facing web platforms.\nCollaborate with science writers, editors, scientists, GIS specialists, and communications professionals to ensure content is accurately and effectively presented.\nEvaluate website navigation, information architecture, content presentation, functionality, and overall user experience.\nRecommend and implement improvements that enhance accessibility, usability, engagement, and public understanding of ocean exploration.\nSupport development of digital experiences that showcase expeditions, scientific discoveries, educational resources, and exploration data.\nTechnical Quality & Platform Operations\nLead or perform testing of website functionality, software updates, integrations, multimedia components, and new features before deployment.\nTroubleshoot complex websites, platform, and integration issues and coordinate resolution as needed.\nConduct website and URL reviews to identify broken links, functionality issues, content problems, and opportunities for improvement.\nMonitor website performance and identify technical issues or opportunities for optimization.\nMaintain documentation of system architecture, technical processes, configuration changes, and maintenance activities.\nSupport timely software corrections, security updates, platform maintenance, and enhancements.\nAssist with urgent technical issues affecting public-facing web capabilities, including occasional work outside normal business hours when required.\nTechnical Collaboration & Leadership\nServe as a senior technical resource for web development activities supporting NOAA Ocean Exploration.\nProvide technical guidance and recommendations to web developers, communications personnel, and other project team members.\nTranslate program requirements, scientific objectives, and user needs into practical web development solutions.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and prioritize web development activities.\nParticipate in technical reviews, project planning, design discussions, and stakeholder meetings.\nEvaluate emerging web technologies and recommend approaches that improve NOAA Ocean Exploration's digital capabilities.\nSupport knowledge sharing, technical documentation, and continuity of web development practices across the team.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Information Technology, Digital Media, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.\nDemonstrated professional experience developing, maintaining, and improving public-facing websites.\nExperience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, or other common web development technologies.\nExperience with WordPress or comparable enterprise content management systems.\nExperience with modern web development technologies and content management systems.\nExperience leading or supporting complex website development, modernization, migration, or platform improvement initiatives.\nExperience integrating multimedia, graphics, video, data, or interactive content into websites.\nStrong knowledge of responsive web design, usability, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.\nDemonstrated experience troubleshooting complex website functionality and implementing technical updates.\nExperience with web accessibility and Section 508 compliance.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to collaborate effectively with technical, scientific, communications, and program stakeholders.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Google Workspace, and Adobe Acrobat.\nOccasional domestic travel may be required to support meetings, workshops, planning sessions, training activities, or other program requirements consistent with contract needs.\n Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Department of Commerce / NOAA federal background investigation and suitability determination and be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. \nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience supporting NOAA, other federal agencies, academic institutions, scientific organizations, or mission-driven public-sector programs.\nExperience leading website migrations or modernization initiatives.\nExperience developing or maintaining high-traffic public-facing websites.\nExperience with website analytics, performance optimization, search optimization, or digital engagement.\nExperience working with scientific, environmental, oceanographic, or educational content.\nExperience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or coordination for other web professionals.\nCompensation: The anticipated salary range for this position depends on the candidate's qualifications, relevant scientific experience, education, and overall experience supporting similar federal programs.\n What We Offer:\nCompetitive base salary with opportunities for advancement, career growth and professional development, work-life balance, comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), generous PTO, and paid federal holidays.\nIf you are a technically accomplished web professional with a passion for digital innovation, scientific communication, and building web experiences that bring ocean exploration to the world, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of NOAA's digital presence.\n@Orchard is an equal opportunity employer. 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