Web Developer

Overview

CGR Creative specializes in the creation, marketing, and analysis of digital assets. We’re changing the way our clients think about Digital Marketing. Our Digital-to-Dollars approach connects engagements like clicks, follows, and forwards to proven conversion paths that maximize ROI. Without assumptions. Without exceptions.

With our commitment to effective marketing, we cringe at mediocrity and are bored with greatness. At CGR we’re only interested in exceptional thinking and solutions.

If you’re exhausted by the corporate handcuffs or cookie-cutter agency cliches and are ready to contribute to no-bs, impactful marketing, be a part of a welcoming company culture, and have your hands in digital analytics – this might just be the perfect match for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To support our continued growth and performance, we are looking for a full-time Web Developer to join our passionate and collaborative team of “thinkers” to create, enhance, and maintain website assets for our clients.

Our right-fit candidate must have experience developing websites with a variety of content management systems (CMS) including WordPress and Drupal. Experience with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom solutions as well as working knowledge of programming languages like HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript/jQuery, JSON, XML, and project management, and thrive in an agile environment.

GENERAL JOB DUTIES

• Writing well-designed and testable code utilizing software development best practices
• Integrating data from various back-end services and databases
• Building websites from concept to completion from the ground up, fashioning everything from the home page to site layout and function
• Gathering and refining specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Creating and maintaining software documentation
• Maintaining, expanding, and scaling websites
• Cooperating with graphic and web designers to match visual design intent
• Defining scope, estimating budget, and timelining new projects
• Performing detailed QA on a myriad of devices with differing screen sizes and resolutions
• Maintaining existing client websites and web applications
• Debugging existing and new websites and web applications
• Continuously learning new technologies and techniques
• Server/site migrations
• Developing custom web applications that drive business processes
• Setting up e-commerce applications

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or information systems is preferred
• 3+ experience with CMS/e-commerce platforms (WordPress, Drupal Shopify, WooCommerce)
• Strong understanding of PHP back-end development
• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript/jQuery, JSON, and XML
• Understanding of Progressive Enhancement to utilize HTML5/CSS3 when available
• Mobile web development experience
• Deep knowledge of cross-browser and platform consistencies/quirks
• Experience with layout and design applications such as Adobe CS
• Experience building data-driven web applications
• Experience with version control systems
• Experience with CMSs (Drupal, WordPress, Joomla)
• Knowledge of social APIs such as Facebook and Twitter
• Extensive experience with Google Analytics implementation
• A solid understanding of how web applications work, including security, session management, and development best practices
• Basic knowledge of the Search Engine Optimization process.
• Ability to understand business issues for product development
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent ability to collaborate with internal and external teams

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL ALSO POSSESS

• Agency experience
• Knowledge of CRMs such as Salesforce, Hubspot, etc
• Familiarity with at least one of the following programming languages (ASP.NET)
• Mobile app development experience on iOS and/or Android SDK platforms is a plus
• Creative design skills

Job Type: Full-time

NOTE: This role is to work onsite in Charlotte, NC (South End).