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New Target is looking to add a Maintenance and Support Developer with experience in Drupal, PHP, HTML and CSS to our development team. This individual’s primary responsibility will be to monitor, evaluate, analyze, and install Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla upgrades/updates, including core updates, security patches and module configuration. Candidates experienced in building and troubleshooting websites within content management systems, especially Drupal 7, are desired. The selected individual will support client websites and will work under the leadership of our Director of Technology as well as have direct communication with our project managers and clients.

New Target offers the opportunity to advance your career working with an experienced Drupal development team. The office is conveniently located close to the metro.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor for, evaluate, analyze, recommend, and install Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla upgrades/updates, including core updates, security patches, module configuration, etc.
• Modify Drupal core and its themes and modules for custom applications
• Modify custom Drupal themes and modules for new and creative uses
• Analysis, development, deployment of client websites using standardized processes and development guidelines
• Deployment of COTS solutions and off-the shelf CMS solutions, e.g. Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla
• Strong ability to problem solve and troubleshoot web applications and code
• Research and learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study
• Play a direct role in maintenance, technical support, documentation and administration of company-used technologies and code
• Test web applications in multi-platform, cross-browser development

Required Technical Skills & Experience:

• Advanced XHTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, PHP5 and MySQL
• Strong knowledge of content management systems Drupal 7 and Joomla 2.5
• Experience with implementing Drupal, WordPress, and Joomla and their modules
• Working knowledge of version control using Subversion
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Flash, and Microsoft Office
• Experience in installing and configuring other off the shelf/open source PHP solutions
• Experience with Action Scripting a plus
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux/Unix environments
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agency-type environment
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in hands on development of CSS enabled websites, scripting and strong skills in PHP application development

Education & Certifications:

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Certification in web-related technologies

If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please send your resume to resumes@newtarget.com.

Technical Project Manager / Account Executive (Full Time)

Are You Ready?
Are you ready to dive into a fast-paced, growing Web development company and hit the ground running? We are ready to add a highly communicative, experienced, and detail-oriented Project Manager to our bright, dynamic, and talented team. Our new technically-oriented Project Manager will manage a variety of client Web development projects that include creative, technical, and strategic components. If you are a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, a passion for the Web, and the maturity to take total ownership of your clients and projects, then we welcome your response to this opportunity to play a key role at our successful company.

Responsibilities of this position are organized into four key areas:

1. Project Management

• Manage a wide range of day-to-day client interaction (in person, by phone and via email) with a reasonable number of assigned projects and accounts
• Manage project team members to ensure the coordination of your team's efforts to come in on time for your deadlines
• Maintain project documentation through the project cycle according to company-defined process (Meeting Notes, Status Reports, Change Orders and Client Approvals)
• Develop and tightly manage timelines for various sized projects
• Manage the scope of client requests to ensure timely (and profitable!) delivery while meeting stated objectives using industry-leading Project Management software
• Increase the value of assigned projects through pro-active strategic advice/direction/upselling of the project features and options
• Provide strategic guidance and collaboration to team members as well as, on occassion, manage/work with subcontractors and strategic partners
• Work closely with Technical Lead and client during the requirements gathering and documentation process
• Identify and make suggestions for ongoing improvement to company production processes
• Perform final assessment and quality control of deliverables before delivery to client
• Manage Client Relationships & facilitate ongoing client requests for additional work after launch of defined projects
• Work with the accounting department to review and quality control all final invoices against the original estimates and proposals
• Bring a technical background and understanding of web development to our projects

2. Business Development & Account Management

• Assist in business development, including proposal writing, for existing clients/assigned accounts
• Increase the value of assigned projects through pro-active strategic advice/direction/upselling of the project features and options (Yes, we've listed this twice in case you missed it above. Advising a client in a consultative way of their options and opportunities as you move through a project is that important a part of the role of a PM here at our company.)
• Maintain positive relationships with existing clients.

3. Web Strategy

• Be the authority "at the table" when talking with clients about what works and what isn't yet proven, i.e., the successes and/or downsides of approaches, options, site features, and strategies involving Web design, Web development, and Web marketing.
• Continually bring current industry knowledge to share with your peers and team; share information and lessons learned to enlighten your team members!

4. Customer Service

• Serve as the ultimate "owner" and responsible party for your projects and clients. Bring a "The buck stops here" "Take no prisoners!" attitude, approach and commitment to solving our clients' challenges as well as our own occassional missteps. Handle issues without the client having to worry, follow-up or ask where we are in addressing any possible, issue, concern or hopefully infrequent tough communications that does arise even for the best companies.

Skills or knowledge you will need to succeed in this role:

• Technical Web development background a plus
• Hands-on experience leading/managing full lifecycle Web Application Development projects from conception to completion for a minimum of 3 years. We work in .NET, Cold Fusion, MS SQL, and MySQL.
• Strong knowledge of Web design best practices, web development processes, including at least one area of strong specialization such as information architecture, usability, requirements gathering, training, etc.
• Experience managing government contracts a plus
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an outgoing, engaging approach to people
• Ability to think critically and problem solve even when you might not be the subject matter expert on the case
• Attention to detail, dedication to quality assurance and thorough follow-through
• Strong familiarity with how associations, non-profits, and member-driven organizations use the Web (that's a good chunk of our client base)

If you're interested after reading all this, please do the following:
Email a short cover letter and resume to resumes@newtarget.com with links to 3 sites you've produced as the Project Manager. Please include a brief description of your role in each project/site.

About Us

• Located in Old Town Alexandria
• Strong and steady company growth every year since 1999
• Fast-paced but flexible and positive atmosphere
• 401(k) Plan with company matching
• CareFirst health insurance (HMO, PPO and HSA options)
• Dental & Vision insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Diverse client base brings new work, new challenges to the team!