Senior web developer

Note: APA operates on a 37.5-hour work week with one-hour lunch breaks each day.

APA sets salaries based on several considerations, including years of relevant experience, level of education, and previous staff and/or governance experience at APA.

We are looking for a Senior Web Developer able to collaborate on the production, modification, and maintenance of our flagship public‑facing digital platforms and other websites and applications, working closely with design, UX, and back‑end integration teams to develop digital channel‑ready assets from layout to function. This role will also contribute to the development of modern, AI‑enabled web capabilities, including intelligent search, content discovery, and integration with enterprise APIs and services.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (Computer Science or related) and five to eight years of related experience
• Proficient in ASP.NET, MVC, .NET Core, C#, and JavaScript with solid understanding of their ecosystems
• Deep expertise and minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with modern front-end web development: HTML5, CSS3, XML, JavaScript, JQuery, responsive web design, performance optimization, accessibility, and API's
• Deep functional knowledge or hands-on experience with Web APIs (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, etc.)
• Strong grasp of security principles and working knowledge of large-scale Content Management Systems for public websites are highly desirable
• Experience with Tridion Sites (SDL Web) Content Managements System considered a plus
• Experience designing, building, and consuming secure, scalable APIs to support application and system integrations.
• Familiarity and comfort working with cloud stacks and service-based architectures. APA utilizes both AWS and Azure
• Familiarity with graphic design and/or web/application prototyping software
• Solid understanding of and experience with front-end and JS frameworks like Bootstrap, Node, Angular. Comfort with a CSS preprocessor like SASS or LESS a bonus
• Familiarity with integrating AI‑enabled or generative AI services into web applications is desired (e.g., intelligent search, content discovery, personalization, or automation).
• Experienced with Agile framework and ability to apply best practices using industry standards throughout all software development.
• Familiarity with continuous integration principles
• Ability to solve problems and adapt quickly to new web design and application trends
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment by working closely in a team environment and coordinating with other teams as needed.

Technical Skills Required:

• HTML/CSS/JS coding – Expert
• .NET (ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core) – Experienced
• MS Visual Studio, SQL Server Management Studio, and Git – Experienced
• API design and integration (REST/GraphQL) - Experienced
• Relational database design and development – Experienced
• AWS or other cloud environments - Experienced
• Agile development methodology – Experienced
• Front‑end development with Angular – Knowledgeable
• Docker, microservices, and distributed systems - Knowledgeable
• Tridion Sites (SDL Web) and enterprise search platforms (OpenSearch/Elasticsearch) – Familiarity – Familiarity
• AI Coding Agents, GenAI service integration – Familiarity
• CI/CD principles - Knowledgeable

Responsibilities:

• Develop and integrate web application features, including APIs, search capabilities, and third‑party integrations
• Work with designers and UI/UX experts to convert designs into web assets
• Optimize websites and applications for speed and responsiveness
• Create cascading style sheets that are consistent across browsers and platforms
• Provide support and maintenance for the association’s content management system
• Perform advanced programming tasks, including developing web applications, working with relational databases, integrating third‑party applications, and extending CMS functionality
• Contribute to AI‑enabled web capabilities, including intelligent search, content discovery, personalization, and recommendations
• Mentor and coach other developers on programming issues; test and debug own work and that of teammates
• Stay up to date on emerging technologies and evaluate opportunities for use in new or existing web and business processes
• Promote modern web development best practices
• Develop and maintain system and application documentation
• Other duties as assigned

About APA:

The American Psychological Association (APA) represents 146,000 psychologists, students, and affiliates, primarily in the U.S. and Canada but also in other countries around the world. APA is a scientific and professional organization with about 500 employees and is categorized as a 501(c)(3) along with its 501(c)(6) companion organization, APA Services, Inc.

APA offers a generous employee benefits program, including Remote Work/Flexible Scheduling; a 401(k) option with employer match of up to 4%; medical, dental, and vision insurance options and an outpatient mental health benefit; paid personal/vacation time plus 12 paid holidays; Family/Medical Leave; tuition assistance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); short- and long-term disability insurance; and more.

Job Location:

Remote: APA jobs may be considered for remote work eligibility as defined in APA’s Flexible Work Policy and are subject to approval. Remote work employees may not work from the following states or U.S. territories: Alaska, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, Wyoming.

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system http://bit.ly/1NJ8gy1 and attach a resume and cover letter specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us.

The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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