IT - Senior Web Developer Job at Holley Performance Products in Bowling Green

Overview:

The Senior Web Developer leads the design, coding, and modification of our enterprise website, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. This role involves mentoring junior and mid-level developers and contributing to strategic decisions regarding web development projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Mentorship:
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior web developers.
• Mentor and support team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Advanced Website Development:
• Lead the design, coding, and modification of the company websites, ensuring it meets the company's specifications and quality standards.
• Review, approve, and merge code changes from other developers to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.
• Develop and maintain the website's architecture, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• Implement responsive design principles to ensure the website functions seamlessly across various devices and browsers.
• Content Management:
• Integrate and manage content using content management systems (CMS), Digital Asset Management, etc.
• Collaborate with product owners, product managers, and content creators to ensure the website is updated with fresh, relevant content by providing an intuitive system for making updates easily.
• User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design:
• Collaborate effectively with designers to develop and integrate visually stunning and intuitive interfaces that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.
• Conduct usability testing and gather feedback to improve the website's user experience.
• Backend Development:
• Develop server-side logic, manage database integration, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end.
• Implement security measures to protect user data and prevent breaches.
• SEO and Analytics:
• Optimize the website for search engines (SEO) to improve visibility and traffic.
• Implement and manage web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to monitor and analyze website performance.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with IT, marketing, and other departments to align website development with business objectives.
• Provide technical support and training to internal stakeholders as needed.

• Maintenance and Updates:
• Regularly update and maintain the website to ensure it remains current and functional.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues in a timely manner.
• Scaled Agile Methodology:
• Participate in Agile practices and ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure continuous delivery and integration.
• Contribute to the adoption and improvement of scaled Agile methodologies within the web development team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Web Development, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in web development, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, including frameworks like React or Angular.
• Experience with back-end technologies such as PHP, Python, or Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of content management systems (CMS) like WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and web analytics tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Web Developer) are a plus.
• Experience with Agile or scaled Agile methodologies is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.