Junior Web Developer - Entry Level

Job_Summary:

New Jersey Courts is a government institution that offers legal proceedings, criminal trials, assistance and case resolution. They are seeking a Junior Web Developer to join their Information Technology Office, where the role involves designing, developing, supporting, and enhancing Judiciary websites and web-based solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Build and enhance websites and website performance using various computer languages and tools, including Drupal, HTML5, Javascript, Bootstrap, CSS.

• Review, test, and approve code changes.

• Collaborate with team members in planning projects and troubleshooting issues.

• Analyze and resolve customer service questions or problems regarding the Judiciary’s internal and external websites.

• Engage in continuous learning to keep up with new tools, techniques, and technologies in the field of web development.

• Use logging information and quality assurance tools, as well as user feedback, to improve site performance.

Qualifications:

-Required:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity.

• Substitution: Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying on a year for year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits.

• A Bachelor's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

• An Associate's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity and two (2) years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for a the required education.

• An Associate's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university and three years of additional paraprofessional and/or professional IT technical experience or experience related to the area to which the applicant is applying may be substituted for the required education.

• A Master's Degree in a field related to computer science, information technology or the area to which the applicant is applying, such as information systems, human-computer interaction, interactive media, software engineering, computer networking, and/or cybersecurity may be substituted for the required education.

• Applicants who are approaching their anticipated graduation date may apply. If selected, the applicant must complete their degree no later than their start date.

• Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

• Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

• Physical Ability: For some positions, applicants must have the ability to perform work which requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and, occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

• Driver's License: Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

• Authorization to Work: US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

• Special Note: Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

• Residency Law: In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the 'New Jersey First Act,' all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey.

-Preferred:

• Development experience in Drupal 10/11 and PHP highly desired.

Company:

New Jersey Courts is a government institution that offers legal proceedings, criminal trials, assistance and case resolution. New Jersey Courts has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.