Web Developer, Creative Services
January 20, 2023
Nickerson is a full-service branding, marketing, public relations, and communications agency. With collective expertise in real estate, hospitality, technology, lifestyle, non-profit organizations, and architecture, engineering, and construction, the Nickerson team elevates the experiential journey and serves as a trusted, global partner to elite, forward-thinking brands.
We are looking for a Web Developer to join our growing Creative Services team. He/She/They will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development of WordPress websites and third-party API integrations.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable WordPress websites
- Integrate WordPress websites with third-party APIs
- Maintain a strong understanding of website building platforms: WordPress (required), WooCommerce (as a plus), and Squarespace (as a plus)
- Collaborate with CS team members during all phases of website develop to ensure concepts can be implemented
- Have a deep understanding for responsive design across desktop, tablet, and mobile views
- Understanding of SEO best practices and how to leverage them to enhance website performance
- Have a finger on the pulse of web design trends, platform updates and other software related to WordPress
- Ability to troubleshoot occasional website issues
- Implement development quickly, independently, or collaboratively
Must submit a portfolio with links to live websites for consideration.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible, remote work options
- Amazing company culture and team environment with a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
- Nickerson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Skilled in developing WordPress websites that are semantic, scalable, and maintainable
- 2+ years proven work experience as a developer
- Proficient understanding of front-end technologies, including PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
- Knowledge of the BEM naming convention
- Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistency across platforms and browsers
- Ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts, and solutions to team members with varying degrees of technical knowledge
- Experience with JavaScript libraries and frameworks
- Experience integrating WordPress with third-party APIs
- Yardi, RealPage, Enquire, Salesforce, and HubSpot integrations experience is a plus
- Experience troubleshooting browser errors and optimizing WordPress websites for performance
- Proficient in converting a Figma website designs into maintainable WordPress websites
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to manage client relationships via CRM
- Experience with Harvest or equivalent time tracking software
- Experience with Asana or equivalent project management tracking software
- Experience engaging with or presenting to clients
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
- Experience managing vendors and orders on behalf of clients
- Knowledge of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is a plus
- Email marketing, Mailchimp/Constant Contact or Pardot experience is a plus
- Member of a marketing/design industry-related club or organization is a plus
- 2 years+ experience in marketing/design creation, preferably in the real estate, lifestyle, restaurant, and hospitality sectors
- High level of attention to detail
- Must be organized in a digital workspace and comfortable working remotely