Web Developer, IT, Technology Center

American Cancer Society; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Cancer Society is seeking a Web Developer, IT, Technology Center to design, build, and support scalable software solutions across platforms. This role emphasizes .NET, Java, React, and CMS experiences, with a strong focus on security and performance.

The position is fully remote within the United States, with onboarding onsite for the first day. Candidates should have 3+ years of professional web development and relevant cloud or CMS certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields or equivalent experience.
• Certifications in Azure, .NET, Adobe AEM or cloud platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops enterprise software solutions across platforms, ensuring scalability, security, accessibility, and performance.
• Leads full lifecycle development across applications, CMS platforms, and integrations using Agile, DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-first practices.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to translate requirements into design plans and accurate estimates.
• Applies code reviews and secure coding practices to uphold engineering standards.
• Ensures quality through testing and production support, driving uptime and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and modernizes applications and CMS implementations.
• Creates and maintains technical documentation and onboarding materials.

Skills

JavaScript

React

jQuery

HTML/CSS

Java

.NET

REST APIs

Agile development

Git

Secure coding

Education

Associate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Adobe AEM

.NET

Azure

CI/CD tooling

AWS

GCP

Job description

At the American Cancer Society, we’re working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

Leverage a deep understanding of web development to develop solutions. The Web Developer, IT, Technology Center is responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that align with business objectives and drive organizational success. Success in this role is demonstrated through the ability to design, build, and support applications that are reliable, secure, and adaptable to evolving needs. This position plays a key role in solving complex technical problems, collaborating across teams, and ensuring that technology solutions enable efficiency, innovation, and long-term sustainability for the organization.

• Experience with AEM or other CMS platforms is requied. This is a fully remote position that can be home-based anywhere within the United States. Please be advised that selected candidate will be required to be onsite for the 1st day for onboarding activities.***

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Designs and develops enterprise software solutions across platforms and technologies (e.g., .NET, cloud, APIs, integrations, Adobe AEM or other CMS, front-end frameworks), ensuring scalability, security, accessibility, and performance aligned with business needs. 30%
• Leads full lifecycle development across applications, CMS platforms, and integrations by owning design, implementation, deployment, and release management using Agile, DevOps, CI/CD automation, and cloud-first practices. 25%
• Collaborates with stakeholders and architects to translate requirements into technical specifications, high-level designs, and implementation plans, while providing accurate estimates and resource planning. 15%
• Applies technical expertise by conducting code reviews, championing clean coding, accessibility, and secure coding practices, and ensuring adherence to engineering best practices. 10%
• Ensures quality and reliability of solutions through testing (unit, integration, functional), troubleshooting, and production support (Tier 3), driving uptime, compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. 10%
• Drives innovation and continuous improvementby evaluating emerging technologies (e.g., AI-assisted development, cloud-native services, modern frameworks), modernizing applications and CMS implementations, and recommending enhancements aligned with strategic roadmaps. 5%
• Creates and maintains documentation including technical specifications, user guides, and onboarding materials to ensure knowledge transfer, support cross-training, and enable efficient system use. 5%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required: Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, other related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, other related fields, or equivalent experience.
• Certificate(s) or License(s): Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (preferred), .NET Developer (optional) or AEM Sites Developer Expert (optional), other relevant certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) or software development best practices are a plus.
• Years of experience: 3+ years professional web development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts, solid understanding of current technology trends and experience developing prototypes and innovative solutions.
• Proficient in development including front-end (JavaScript, React, jQuery, HTML, CSS) and back-end (Java, .NET, middleware), with a desire to expand expertise across the entire stack.
• Working knowledge of relational databases, SQL, coding standards, design/testing methodologies, and Git source control.
• Experience or willingness to learn Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), cloud-based development, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, OWASP Top Ten, DRY principles, PCI compliance, and API development/consumption.
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, and solution design.
• Understanding of CDN, caching, and scalable web architecture to deliver high-performance applications.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently with excellent time management, conflict resolution, and follow-through.
• Familiarity with Agile/iterative development methodologies and ability to translate technical solutions into actionable plans with stakeholders, architects, and technical leads.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to travel (by car and/or airplane) on occasion — potentially 1 to 2 times annually.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• None or very limited physical effort is required.
• None or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Availability and ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed, to be on call and/or to fulfill job responsibilities and requirements.

The starting rate is $81,000 to $100,000 annual. The final candidate’s relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.