Web Software Developer

DescriptionOverview Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in the health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders. About The Role We are seeking a Web Software Developer to provide support to our federal government customer. This role will provide for the design, development, enhancement, maintenance, and optimization of CDC’s internal and external digital properties. The developer works closely with staff, Divisions, Communications Offices, and CDC stakeholders to ensure secure, accessible, high performing, and standards compliant web and digital solutions that support public health communication, data dissemination, and prevention initiatives. This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be located in the United States. Occasional on-site work may be required at the client’s location in Atlanta, GA, based on client's needs. Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and enhance internet and intranet properties, including websites, web portals, web applications, mobile websites, digital channels, widgets, and related components.
• Support and maintain web content management systems, web analytics services, graphical user interfaces, data visualization interfaces, and supporting multimedia and cloud based technologies.
• Build, deploy, and update websites and content modules using approved CDC WordPress templates and frameworks.
• Configure websites and components (navigation, headers, footers, templates, and layouts) in accordance with CDC web policies, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical support for public health surveillance projects and initiatives, including development and dissemination of data, program materials, and analytical content.
• Develop and support secure, robust IT solutions such as web applications, electronic surveys, analytical components, reporting tools, microservices, APIs, and cloud based solutions.
• Perform quality assurance testing, cross browser testing, and validation to ensure functionality, usability, security, and compliance prior to submission for CDC review and clearance.
• Analyze web metrics and performance data to improve search engine optimization (SEO), site architecture, usability, and overall website performance.
• Identify and resolve operational issues such as broken links, missing assets, formatting errors, and performance problems across web and social media platforms.
• Ensure all digital properties comply with Section 508 accessibility requirements, health literacy standards, responsive web design principles, and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
• Perform accessibility scans, remediate non compliant issues, and optimize images, PDFs, and other digital assets using appropriate tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Pro).
• Ensure compliance with CDC IT security policies and standards, including safeguards to protect sensitive data and personally identifiable information (PII).
• Collaborate with CDC information security officers and technical stakeholders as needed to support secure system design and operation.
• Provide expert technical recommendations to senior managers, subject matter experts, and program owners on emerging web, mobile, and digital technologies.
• Migrate legacy content to new templates or platforms and support template upgrades and modernization efforts.
• Support the dissemination and extended use of public health information by maintaining and enhancing HTML and WordPress based web resources in alignment with federal and CDC digital guidelines.
• Participate in CDC workgroups, meetings, and advisory forums related to web, digital media and technology initiatives.

RequirementsRequired Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of professional web development experience delivering production websites/web apps for a federal government agency.
• Proficiency with web technologies such as HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, CMS platforms, and responsive design frameworks.
• Experience with web accessibility (Section 508), SEO, web analytics, and cross-browser testing.
• Collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Proficiency with WordPress site building and using standardized templates/modules.
• Strong experience with QA/testing workflows, including cross-browser testing and pre-release validation.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat for PDF remediation.
• Working knowledge of secure web development and implementing sites consistent with security and privacy requirements.
• Knowledge of CDC digital policies, security requirements, and clearance processes.
• Ability to pass required Federal background screening, obtain and maintain government clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in Web Development, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are Tanaq Management Services (TMS) strives to deeply understand and analyze our clients’ vision, needs, and requirements so we may provide alternative solutions, empowering them to choose the best resolution. We aim to achieve excellence by delivering on our commitments to our clients, employees, and partners. Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination Tanaq Management Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Notice on Candidate AI Usage Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com. To Apply To This Position, Visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3903821