Job Title: Front End Web Developer

DESCRIPTION:

SASSO is looking for a talented, success-driven digital rock star to join our team. We are seeking a front end web developer to work closely with our team to create award-winning websites as well as other digital media projects. This position encompasses a variety of skills from programming and UI design to client interaction and satisfaction. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript is a must and other technical skills are expected related to CMS systems. As a collaborator, you must be adept at communicating with the team, vendors, and clients the vision of the website design and functionality. You will also be expected to participate in planned and spontaneous brainstorming/creative problem-solving sessions, research, and concept generation. Ideal candidates are team players who embrace new technology/trends, are open-minded, and strive to implement the latest solutions.

Employment includes:

Competitive salary
Paid Holidays
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Ability to work remotely
Flexible schedule
Continuing education
Team building events
Casual dress code
Annual retreat
Room for growth within the agency services
Healthcare Benefits including Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent
4-6 years minimum web programming experience
3 years of experience in marketing; advertising agency experience preferred
Experience with and working knowledge of responsive designs, CSS media queries, content management systems and semantic tools
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
Experience in HTML email design and coding is a plus
Knowledge of languages such as HTML-5, CSS, PHP, various JavaScript libraries (jQuery, VUE.js, or React), Git, Subversion, CVS or related tools
Understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility, general web functions and standards
Knowledge of mobile platforms such as iOS and Android a plus but not required
Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL is a plus but not required
Commitment to working in a team-based environment
A keen attention to detail related to visual layout and grammar
Full awareness of creative processes, timelines, and budgetary restraints
Strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills and ability to plan at a senior level
A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and take initiative
The ability to work under pressure and tight timelines and assimilate large quantities of information quickly, while maintaining attention to detail, drive, and flexibility
Resilience enabling you to deal with problems and constructive criticism
Ability to travel, if/when necessary (although very minimal if at all)

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES (Main Responsibilities):

Assist in the production management, maintenance, and updates of existing and new client websites
Working with clients to develop the overall look and design of a website
Writing website code with programming languages such as HTML, C++ and Java
Producing, maintaining and modifying websites and user interfaces
Incorporating applications, graphics, audio and video clips into client websites
Creating tools that enhance the user’s website experience
Ensuring websites are accessible across many platforms, including laptops and smartphones
Routinely testing websites for ease of use, speed and other quality factors
Fixing any website issues or bugs that arise
Develop with and customize open source and licensed applications such as Craft, Wordpress, Webflow, and others as needed
Proficient in online e-commerce integration through 3rd party applications such as Shopify or others
Carry a project from initial concept through delivery of HTML/XHTML and CSS
Organize and set up projects to be programmed according to client specifications and timelines
Act as liaison with account and business development team to provide insight on areas of possible growth and development for clients
Solid understanding and competency in web standards and hosting environments
Maintain multiple hosting environments and security updates on all sites
Proficiency in creating web layouts in your preferred program (Photoshop/Illustrator) and building HTML/CMS websites
Ability to design and build scalable websites, from content architecture, design, build, and launch

Expectations:

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment
Ensure projects are on-point and on time and maintain daily/weekly status reports
Excellent planning, organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills
An understanding of agency structure and creative/production processes
A positive, can-do attitude
Collaborative mindset and a team-player attitude
A problem-solver mentality with a desire to provide the best solution possible for the client
Ability to take direction and constructive criticism during project reviews
Maintain regular contact and relation with web accounts and hosting when applicable
Manage, assign, and communicate/coordinate tasks clearly and with strategic thinking through the CRM or other forms of communication when needed
Manage all assigned project tasks and related timelines
Ensures all deliverables (internal, client and partners) are accurate, on time and routed through the appropriate departments for approvals
Ongoing management of tasks, timelines, and time keeping
Prompt communications and recaps following any/all meetings (immediately following or within 24hrs after)
Ensuring that all aspects of agency work and communication are of superior quality and are conducted in accordance with agency processes and procedures
Vendor & resource procurement/negotiations of partner and/or contractor agreements for web/digital projects

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