What you’ll be doing...

This job is to plan, build, and create applications supporting the Verizon Business Group public websites under the supervision of the chief information architect. 

Primary duties:

• Read and understand client requirements using Jira

• Collaborate with information architects and operations engineers to plan the execution of applications

• Build interactive website tools and applications in several different technologies, including but not limited to: Next.js, React.js, XML, JSON, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Aurora

• Manage, update, and troubleshoot existing applications

• Use Git to maintain code within branches in development environments

• Test your applications for code efficiency and accessibility

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders within the DevOps team, primarily assisting the users of the tools you’ve built;

• Use AWS S3 in building and maintaining internal applications for DevOps use

• Have a basic understanding of AWS EC2 support and be able to troubleshoot website defects and outages

• Act as a backup for operations engineers in emergencies when they are on vacation

• Write and maintain documentation for applications.

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Where you'll be working...

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

Individual with initiative, ideas and ability to effectively work with various internal stakeholders, coming from a variety of cultural and technical and non-technical backgrounds.
 

You’ll need to have:

• Extensive experience (5-7 years preferred) with Next JS, Java, JavaScript, React JS, csh/sh/bash; cron and other Apache related scripting and configuration.

• 24/7 support for operations required. Access to non-Verizon systems outside of the company firewall is required.

• Use of Jira or another ticketing/bug tracking system

• Use of GitHub or another code version control system

• Basic understanding of Amazon Web Services

• Intermediate experience using AWS S3

• Experience with online content production, specifically using Contentstack, Contentful, or other MACH CMS's (such as AEM, WordPress, or Drupal)

• Experience coding for accessibility

• Experience with minification of code for website performance

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Collaboration skills to manage the peers, partners, and other stakeholders.

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• Comfortable juggling multiple, concurrent projects with tight deadlines

• Self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent judgment and the ability to handle escalated situations

• Proven ability to build relationships and work independently

• Strong experience managing EC2s within AWS or a similar hosting platform

• Understanding and experience using Jenkins or other code deployment methods.

  • Strong communication skills to discuss requirements with stakeholders within and outside of development teams