Web Development Lead Job at Alta Planning + Design in Portland
Alta Planning + Design - Portland, OR, United States, 97204
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Job Description
About Alta
Alta Planning + Design is a sustainable transportation company dedicated to creating active, healthy communities through planning, landscape architecture, engineering, and education/encouragement programs. Alta was founded in 1996 when communities were calling for safer streets for people walking and bicycling as the non-motorized transportation movement developed into a profession in the United States. We pioneered the field of active transportation, evolving our planning and design work into a visionary global practice that empowers people to live active, healthy lives and gets them to where they need to go.
Role Overview
The Web Development Lead will lead our web design and development team, overseeing the creation and maintenance of high-quality, responsive websites and digital tools. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, GIS, and Civic Analytics teams, to develop digital platforms that advance Alta’s projects and client work. This role also involves strategic leadership, team management, and contributing to the advancement of Alta’s market position through innovative digital solutions.
Day to Day
- Client-Facing Work (65%): Lead web development projects for internal and external clients, ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, timelines, and technical requirements.
- Strategic Leadership & Team Management (15%): Manage the web development team, balancing workloads, conducting QA/QC, and fostering skill development.
- Corporate Marketing & Research (15%): Support Alta’s marketing initiatives by creating digital tools and web-based platforms that enhance our internal and external marketing efforts.
- Workload Balancing (5%): Oversee the distribution and coordination of resources across multiple digital projects, ensuring timely and secure deliverables.
- Lead the development of responsive, accessible websites and applications, ensuring they meet project specifications, design guidelines, and usability standards.
- Collaborate with graphic designers, marketing, and project leads to create seamless digital experiences.
- Develop and maintain web tools that expand and support Alta’s services, including GIS data integration.
- Set up and manage website analytics tools (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager) to monitor and improve site performance.
- Support Alta’s marketing goals by building web platforms that assist in campaign management, branding, and outreach efforts.
- Maintain Alta’s internal digital infrastructure, ensuring web security and the administration of domain names, hosting environments, and related services.
- Stay informed on the latest trends in web development and digital tools to enhance Alta’s market position and internal efficiency.
Qualifications
This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to
- 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack web development, with a proven track record in leading web design and development teams.
- Advanced knowledge of web development tools and technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, SASS, Vue, Node.js, and web frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Django).
- Proficiency with GIS platforms (e.g., Mapbox Vector Tiles, ArcGIS Feature Services) and the integration of GIS data into web applications.
- Experience with version control (Git, GitHub), IDEs (e.g., Visual Studio Code), and system administration tools.
- Experience with web wireframing tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe products)
- Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
- Familiarity with and ability to integrate web products with external databases and systems as needed, including CRMs, CDPs or other marketing technologies (e.g., Salesforce, Hubspot, Ortto, or similar).
- Experience with Python, PHP, and cloud platforms a plus.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Interest in sustainable transportation, urban planning, and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and manage complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
Compensation
- Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
- Dental/Vision: PPO
- Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
- 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
- PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
- Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
- Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
*The following statements pertain to US Candidates Only*