Work at Netdrafter
Netdrafter: Architects of the Web
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Netdrafter periodically offers internship opportunities. Read about our Internship Program.
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Building web sites is our business. Building relationships that last, is our goal!
Netdrafter, LLC is located in Northern Virginia and caters to a worldwide market. Since 1998, Netdrafter has been dedicated to high quality web architecture that provides solid solutions for our clients' web services needs. Netdrafter has been in the spotlight on numerous occasions as a "winner" for excellence and superior customer service.
Company Philosophy:
Netdrafter "web architects" program and develop clean, compliant, and search engine friendly web code. We craft stable web projects that focus on design, usability, accuracy and accessibility. Results: a secure, practical, and people friendly, user environment.
About Our Positions:
In the tech industry, the Northern Virginia area, and increasingly in the business world, companies are offering the ability for workers to telecommute. This virtual means of communication saves money, office space, travel time, and increases staff satisfaction and retention. For this reason, we are offering the following Independent Contractor, telecommuting position(s) listed below.
What We Offer You:
- Flexible schedule - working when you want and on an as needed basis.
- Telecommuting - work from anywhere.
- Contract employment with potential for future w-2 employment.
- Use our structured, tested, and perfected web development process.
- Learn about and keep pace with Internet technology and best practices.
- Build your portfolio while working with a great company and great people.
General Requirements (All Positions)
- Professional mindset with ability to work seamlessly and effectively communicate with contractors and partners.
- Highly self-motivated with ability to juggle multiple deadline-driven projects.
- Detail oriented, self-directed, organized.
- Submit project deliverables on time and on budget.
- Reliable computer and Internet access.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Works as an effective team player, sharing information and assisting peers to achieve shared objectives.
- Appreciation of and commitment to Netdrafter philosophy.
Available Positions
 Web Developer/Support Team Member
Our dynamic Web Development firm is looking for a Web Developer/Support Team Member with a passion for creating quality web products and solving our clients' issues. The position is responsible for basic web markup programming and page build out as well as quickly resolving any site maintenance requests or technical support concerns of our clients.
Essential Skills/Functions:
- 2+ years experience developing standards-based websites using clean, compliant, validated, and search engine friendly XHTML and CSS web code. (Hand coding only - no editors.)
- Knowledge of current development trends, best practices and user-oriented design.
- An understanding of compatibility issues across a variety of browsers and operating systems.
- Customer support experience and great client service attitude.
- Ability to work with existing code comfortably and quickly.
- Desirable: Web design, layout, and digital graphic design experience.
- Desirable: Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator or similar graphic design software.
- Desirable: Basic to intermediate knowledge of PHP and MySQL.
- Desirable: Experience with Adobe Flash.
Web Programmer/Support Team Member
Our dynamic Web Development firm is looking for a Web Programmer/Support Team Member with a dedication to writing quality online applications and solving our clients' issues. The position is responsible for custom database and advanced programming, integration of existing programs as well as quickly resolving any site maintenance requests or technical support concerns of our clients.
Essential Skills/Functions:
- Advanced knowledge of PHP and MySQL.
- 2+ years experience developing database driven, e-commerce, and advanced web applications.
- 2+ years experience developing standards-based websites using clean, compliant, validated, and search engine friendly XHTML and CSS web code. (Hand coding only - no editors.)
- Knowledge of current development trends, best practices and user-oriented design.
- An understanding of compatibility issues across a variety of browsers and operating systems.
- Customer support experience and great client service attitude.
- Ability to integrate with current systems and work with existing code comfortably and quickly.
- Desirable: Familiarity with open source Content Management Systems.
- Desirable: Experience creating UML documentation.
Web Project Manager
Our dynamic Web Development firm is looking for an experienced Web Project Manager with a passion for directing a thorough web development process and working with our clients. The position will be responsible for managing the execution of web projects from conception through delivery. Specifically the project manager will perform/oversee: project scheduling, resource allocation, budget management, documentation and reporting, client and resource communications, and project delivery.
Essential Skills/Functions:
- 2+ years experience managing technical projects from conception to completion.
- Capacity to manage multiple projects, resources and partners, schedules, and client accounts.
- Fundamental understanding of web development, e-commerce, and the web as a marketing medium.
- Ability to coordinate team members, supervise project tasks, and identify and address project issues.
- Conduct initial client meetings (via email, phone, Internet collaboration, or in-person where possible) and project needs assessments.
- Frequently report project status to client and Netdrafter leadership (via email, phone, Internet collaboration, or in-person where possible) throughout project.
- Commitment to customer service and satisfaction.
- Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Capability of creating and maintaining written project plans, documentation, status reports, and related technical documents.
- Ensure compliance with development process and suggest improvements where needed.
- Perform final assessment of work before delivery to client.
- Deliver final project on time and on budget.
- Assess staff performance and assist in hiring additional resources where needed.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office program suite and ability to learn and use firm-standard software.
- Desirable: PMP/PMI certification.
- Desirable: Familiarity with SalesForce.com CRM.
Web Graphic Designer
Our dynamic Web Development firm is seeking a Web Graphic Designer with a passion for creating high quality, custom graphic content for our clients' needs. The position is responsible for creating web design interface layouts and accompanying graphics.
Essential Skills/Functions:
- 2+ years experience in web design, layout, and digital graphic design.
- Ability to incorporate marketing strategy and business initiatives into creative projects.
- Ability to direct project branding elements. (Fonts, styles, colors, imagery.)
- Manage organization and delivery of digital project assets. (Native files, fonts, stock photography.)
- Excellent attention to detail and project quality.
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
- Desirable: Branding or marketing experience.
- Desirable: Experience with Adobe Flash.
Web Content Developer
Our dynamic Web Development firm is looking for a Web Content Developer with a passion for crafting words that tell a story and send a message. The position is responsible for handling the content needs of our clients, including: creation of new content, editing of existing content, writing for SEO, and developing email marketing campaign/blog verbiage. Additionally position will assist with writing for internal company needs, documentation, and communications.
Essential Skills/Functions:
- 2+ years experience writing for the Web.
- Craft original content, repurpose print content for the web, or edit existing content.
- Ability to produce scanable, web-friendly content that connects with specific audiences.
- Technical writing as well as creative writing styles.
- Ability to write and adapt content for search engine recognition.
- Product text for email marketing campaigns and blog use.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office program suite and ability to learn and use firm-standard software.
- Desirable: Basic XHTML text formatting experience.
- Desirable: Branding or marketing experience.
- Desirable: Experience with Constant Contact.
Virtual Assistant
Our dynamic Web Development firm is looking for a Virtual Assistant with a passion for organization, effective communication, and problem solving. The position is responsible performing the standard duties of a virtual administrative assistant as well as specific functions to support our small IT firm.
Essential Skills/Functions:
- 2+ years experience in office support, administration, or related area.
- Customer support experience and great client service attitude.
- Answer and screen incoming communications (phone, email, fax, live support from web site) with courtesy and professionalism.
- Effectively communicate with resources, partners, clients, and Netdrafter leadership.
- Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Assist with data entry, document preparation, record keeping, file management, and asset organization.
- Manage and coordinate schedules, travel, and events.
- Process billing and time reports.
- Assemble and send marketing collateral.
- Conduct Internet research and compile results.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office program suite and ability to learn and use firm-standard software.
- Desirable: Familiarity with SalesForce.com CRM.
- Desirable: Experience with QuickBooks.
- Desirable: Experience with Constant Contact.
- Desirable: VA certification.
Application Instructions
Please submit application, resume, portfolio (if applicable), and letter of interest to partners@netdrafter.com.
Job descriptions are not intended to be all-inclusive. Contractor may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and contractor's personal goals.
Netdrafter is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from anyone with the necessary skills for our positions. Netdrafter does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies, and is not responsible for fees associated with such submissions.
Netdrafter, LLC headquartered in the United States, Loudoun County, Washington Metropolitan area, Ashburn/Sterling, Virginia, is a licensed, insured, and certified woman owned business. Complete Web Site Services - Design/Redesign, Web Applications, Web Development, Web Coding, Web Programming, Shopping Carts, E-Commerce, Content Management Systems (CMS), Database Development and Customization, Event Calendars/Event Registration, Security, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Content Development, Content Optimization, Copywriting/Editing, Blog Customization, Blog Writing, Newsletters, Brochures, Graphic Design, Web and Print Media.
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