Senior Full-Stack Web Developer & CMS Integration Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full-Stack Web Developer & CMS Integration Specialist to develop, configure, and deploy a modern, secure, accessible, and scalable website for HACG.

The role involves implementing a flexible Content Management System (CMS), building interactive website tools, integrating third-party housing platforms, migrating existing content, and ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 accessibility requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with WordPress or Drupal, front-end and back-end development, API integrations, database management, web security, accessibility testing, and production deployment. The candidate will collaborate with UI/UX designers, organizational stakeholders, and external technology providers to deliver a reliable public-service website.

Key Responsibilities

1. CMS Architecture & Website Development

Evaluate and implement a suitable CMS platform, such as WordPress or Drupal.

Develop responsive website templates, reusable components, and maintainable front-end and back-end functionality.

Configure an intuitive CMS administration experience for non-technical staff.

Implement role-based permissions, editorial workflows, content approval processes, and publishing controls.

Establish scalable content structures for housing programs, policies, documents, properties, events, and announcements.

1. Interactive Tools & Functional Development

Develop an interactive housing eligibility questionnaire or program wizard.

Implement website-wide search with autocomplete, synonyms, and filtered results.

Build dynamic waitlist status interfaces and status notification functionality.

Integrate an interactive property map with location, bedroom, neighborhood, and amenity filters.

Develop rent estimation and payment standard calculators based on approved business rules.

Implement a filterable events calendar with calendar exports and reminder integrations.

Build searchable resource and policy directories.

Create clear, secure pathways to external landlord and tenant systems.

1. Accessibility & Compliance

Implement WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 requirements throughout the website.

Use semantic HTML5, appropriate WAI-ARIA attributes, and accessible component patterns.

Ensure keyboard operability, visible focus states, accessible forms, appropriate contrast, and screen-reader compatibility.

Conduct automated accessibility scans and support manual testing with tools such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.

Remediate accessibility issues identified during testing and quality assurance.

1. Integrations, Security & Performance

Integrate external platforms through APIs, secure redirects, or single sign-on (SSO), where supported and approved.

Collaborate with third-party vendors supporting platforms such as Yardi, RealPage, Emphasys, or HMS.

Implement secure authentication and authorization patterns where required.

Apply SSL/TLS, security headers, access controls, backups, malware protection, and appropriate monitoring.

Optimize page performance, caching, database queries, and infrastructure for high-traffic periods.

Implement appropriate validation, error handling, logging, and secure data processing practices.

1. Data Migration, Testing & Deployment

Migrate existing web content, policy archives, PDF forms, board documents, and other approved resources.

Organize content within the new CMS framework and preserve relevant URLs and metadata where feasible.

Conduct cross-browser, cross-device, functional, integration, performance, and regression testing.

Coordinate hosting, domain redirects, database migration, deployment, and production cutover.

Resolve defects and support launch readiness and post-launch stabilization.

1. Training & Ongoing Support

Train HACG staff to manage pages, documents, announcements, waitlist information, and property listings.

Prepare technical documentation, CMS user guides, and maintenance procedures.

Provide post-launch hypercare support for 30 days, including bug fixes, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Proven senior-level experience in full-stack web development and delivery of complex websites.

Strong hands-on experience with WordPress or Drupal, including custom development and CMS configuration.

Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, responsive development, and modern web development practices.

Experience with back-end programming, database integration, and application architecture.

Knowledge of REST APIs, third-party integrations, authentication, and SSO concepts.

Practical experience implementing WCAG accessibility standards, preferably WCAG 2.2 Level AA, and Section 508 requirements.

Knowledge of semantic HTML, WAI-ARIA, keyboard accessibility, and screen-reader testing.

Experience with database migration, content migration, testing, deployment, and production troubleshooting.

Understanding of web security, performance optimization, caching, and backup strategies.

Strong technical documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience developing government, public-sector, affordable housing, or other regulated-service websites.

Experience integrating housing management platforms or similar enterprise systems.

Experience building interactive maps, advanced search, calculators, event calendars, and workflow-driven forms.

Familiarity with cloud hosting, CI/CD, version control, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring.

Experience training non-technical content administrators.

Familiarity with multilingual website implementation and translation integrations.

Expected Deliverables

Configured CMS architecture and production-ready website.

Responsive page templates and reusable components.

Interactive eligibility wizard, search, waitlist interfaces, maps, and calculators.

Event calendar and searchable resource directory.

Approved third-party portal integrations.

Migrated website content and document repository.

Accessibility, security, functional, and cross-browser testing results.

Deployment and technical documentation.

CMS training materials and staff training.

30-day post-launch hypercare support.

Ideal Candidate

A technically strong developer who can deliver a secure, accessible, maintainable, and feature-rich public-sector website while coordinating integrations, migration, testing, and launch activities.