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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