Web Application Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Web Application Developer

Job Goal:

Design, develop, and maintain an internal web application to support data collection, workflow automation, and organizational tracking. Support continued effort to a leverage a unified, digital system that improves data quality, enhances reporting, and supports operational decision-making. This role supports full-stack development and data management while also contributing to the technical groundwork for future AI integration, including advanced analytics and process automation.

Responsibilities:

• Build intuitive front-end and robust back-end components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and frameworks like Django or Flask with high quality UX.
• Design and enforce data validation rules, maintain clean database schemas, and implement audit logging to ensure system reliability and accountability.
• Develop structured forms and workflows to capture and standardize data from across departments.

• Create automated reports and interactive dashboards to aid leadership in monitoring performance metrics, track trends, and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide end-user support and training, including documentation, walkthroughs, and feedback collection to ensure broad adoption and effective usage.

• Work with department leaders and process facilitators to gather requirements, interpret process map workflows, and translate business needs into detailed robust technical solutions.
• Maintain thorough technical documentation, including user guides, process maps, system architecture diagrams, and code repositories.

• Implement secure coding practices, including authentication/authorization standards, data encryption, and activity logging.
• Maintain awareness of data privacy regulations (such as HIPAA) and support compliance efforts in system design and implementation.

• Help structure data and design workflows with AI-readiness in mind—ensuring clean, accessible datasets for future analytics.
• Participate in exploratory projects involving basic AI integrations (e.g., report summarization, predictive metrics), with mentorship and oversight from the Systems and Innovation team.
• Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. The employee must maintain a consistent work schedule and be available during the assigned hours to perform the duties of this role
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack web development (Python/Django, JavaScript, SQL, RESTful APIs, HTML/CSS)
• Ability to translate operational needs into technical solutions and scalable systems
• Experience with reporting and data visualization (e.g., Chart.js, D3, or similar libraries)
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and Agile development practices
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset

• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, data pipelines, or tools like scikit-learn, transformers, or GPT APIs, strongly preferred
• Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

HOURS OF WORK: Monday- Friday, 40 hours

Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical plans with great coverage options
• Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Dental and vision plans
• Pet insurance
• Legal insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive time off
• Direct deposit
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
• Paid Holidays
• We also offer a variety of employer paid benefits for full time staff
  • Short term disability
  • Long term disability
  • Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
• No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
• Wedgwood has full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
• Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
• Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.

Wedgwood Christian Services
Since 1960, Wedgwood Christian Services has been dedicated to aggressively taking on the toughest problems facing children and families through residential care, counseling services, and community programs. Our goal is to support and help restore the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, adults, and families in our community.

Mission: Wedgwood Christian Services extends God's love to youth, adults, and families through professional counseling and educational services.