The Company
Serving the People Who Serve the People
Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and their constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers by meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.
Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers powering an unmatched Subscriber Network that uses our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe.
Want to know more? See more of what we do
here.
Jr Web Developers work closely with broader project teams that include UX, Design, QA, Project Management, and Implementation resources. Expert knowledge of front-end web development, strong interest in back end development, master prioritization skills, attention to detail, versatility, and enthusiasm for client success are cornerstones for this role. Candidates should bring a consultative approach and a "whatever it takes" attitude to ensure client success.
PLEASE NOTE - You must reside in, and have a permanent right to work status for, Costa Rica to be considered for this position. Candidates living in other countries cannot be considered at this time. Also, due to the international nature of this role, candidates must be fully bilingual English.
Additionally, resume submissions must be in English and needs to include a Hyperlink to a Portfolio, website, blog or GitHub for examples / demonstrations of your work.
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What your impact will look like here 1. Responsible for static and dynamic HTML programming2. Review designs for responsive design compatibility3. Build HTML pages based on technical specification documents (Adobe XD, Figma)4. Convert/slice graphic designs (Photoshop/PSD’s) into HTML format (with CSS & JS)5. Integration of HTML slices into an in-house CMS (Content Management System)6. Website quality assurance7. Test compatibility on different operating systems and browsers8. Code review with peers9. Manage a backlog ensuring timely completion of tasks assigned to you10. Follow standards and maintain documentations11. Develop and maintain any approved CMS customizations12. Work within project teams, adhering to strict timeframes and budgetsYou will love this job if you have1+ years of professional web development experienceMust be able to provide 2-3 examples of workExperience with HTML5, CSS3, and Vainilla JS.Solid understanding of server-side vs client-side rendering.Experience using browser developer tools to debug front-end issues with styling and logic errors.Experience with tools and techniques for optimizing load times, rendering performance, and efficient asset management.Solid understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and cross-browser compatibility.Experience with SQL databases.Experience with advanced CSS techniques, including, but not limited to Flexbox, Grid, Media/Container Queries, Custom Properties, and animations.In-depth understanding of modern JavaScript features such as async/await, closures, higher-order functions, and the event loop.Solid understanding of web performance optimization techniques, including lazy loading, code splitting, and asset optimization.Solid understanding of Core Web Vitals and the techniques to build with deference to them.Solid understanding of the principles of progressive enhancement.Ability to read and interpret error logs to diagnose and resolve issues effectively.Excellent time management and time tracking skills.Proficient with Microsoft SQL server scripting (stored procedures) and managementKnowledge in HTML 5, CSS 3, Mobile-First Responsive Design and other HTML/CSS standards or techniquesKnowledge in ASP.NET MVC, RazorFamiliarity with Adobe XDFamiliarity with Photoshop (e.g. basic image slicing and graphic modifications)Experience with JavaScript and/or JavaScript libraries or frameworks (e.g. jQuery, AngularJS) is a plusMicrosoft Certification(s) or other job-related skill certification(s) is a plusFamiliarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Team Foundation Server / Visual SourceSafe is a plusHigh learning velocity and enthusiasm for excellenceKeen attention to detail and accuracy – in thinking and executionExcitement for managing multiple simultaneous tasks and projects in a fast-paced environmentWorld-class problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skillsSecurity and Privacy Requirements
· Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.
· Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.
Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit!
The Team
- We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Culture
- At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be
a part of our journey.
- A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices
- Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and
sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs.
- Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.-=- - We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee
population
The Impact
- We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact
here.
Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status regarding public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.