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About Us:
Explore Digital is a forward-thinking digital marketing agency committed to helping our clients achieve their online visibility and business goals. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, cutting-edge strategies, and dedication to delivering exceptional results. Specializing in crafting solutions across various industries, we are focused on delivering fully responsive and optimized websites that are strategically built for our clients’ target audiences.
Job Description:
Explore Digital is seeking a highly motivated Part-Time Front-End Web Developer with a minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience. This experience should include building responsive e-commerce and lead generation website and page templates from mockups provided by a design team, website testing and QA in collaboration with a design team and developer peers, building on platforms like WordPress, Shopify, Hubspot, Wix, and more, as well as utilizing tools and plugins like Gravity Forms, WooCommerce and beyond – preferably in a fast-paced agency setting.
The best person for this role not only possesses outstanding web development skills but also demonstrates a sharp eye for detail and high-end design aesthetics. In addition, the ideal candidate will be highly enterprising in their website development processes, skilled at finding resources to ensure certain functionalities work (such as conditional logic and CSS animations).
The Part-Time Web Developer at Explore Digital will also stay up to date on relevant development tools and trends, collaborating with superiors and peers over new ideas and introducing them to the team. Strong communication and critical thinking skills are a must.
Position Details:
- This is a part-time position, initially offering approximately 20-30 hours per week.
- The role is remote, providing flexibility in work location but requiring availability between the hours of 8:00am to 6:00pm PT.
- There is potential for the position to transition to full-time based on performance and business needs.
- Applicants requiring full-time employment are encouraged to indicate their preference during the application process.
Qualifications:
- An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Web Development) is preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience and relevant certifications are also highly valued.
- Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in web development building fully responsive websites in Wordpress, Shopify, or similar platforms.
- Experience working in a fast-paced agency environment is preferred.
- Basic SEO knowledge and proficiency in CSS, Javascript (Jquery), and PHP, as well as dev tools like WordPress (Divi, Elementor, Gravity Forms, WooCommerce), Shopify, Wix, HubSpot, and Squarespace.
- Sharp attention to detail and ability to accurately match designs with mockups.
- First-rate responsiveness and communication skills, capable of simplifying technical jargon for non-technical individuals.
- Highly adaptable and known to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience with QA processes and collaborating with designers to ensure dev implementation meets quality standards.
Desired Attributes/Qualities:
Development Skills:
- Proficiency in WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, HubSpot, and Wix, along with expertise in CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), PHP, and basic SEO principles.
Critical Thinking:
- Outstanding critical thinking and logistical skills, with the ability to ask clarifying questions and understand project scope effectively.
Quality Assurance:
- Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and adherence to superior (clean) build standards, also ensuring ADA compliance.
Resourceful:
- Uses innovative thinking and a go-getter attitude to generate original ideas and solutions to dev challenges.
Collaboration:
- Enthusiastic team player with a willingness to collaborate on cross-functional teams, contribute ideas, and follow direction.
Adaptability:
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and client needs, while remaining open to feedback.
Problem-Solving Skills:
- Eager to solve problems and source new solutions, with a positive and proactive attitude in the face of change.
Continuous Learning:
- Committed to staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to continuously improve dev skills and knowledge.
Time Management:
- Excellent priority and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate:
- Shows a genuine passion for web development and a desire to create great work.
Responsibilities:
Website Design Implementation:
- Build websites on platforms like WordPress or Shopify based on designer-provided mockups, ensuring clean code/build structures, interactive elements, and functionality.
Comprehensive Development:
- Must exhibit proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript and be able to navigate Figma and use dev mode effectively.
Analytical Review:
- Conduct a review of designs upon client approval, see the whole picture to build with the user in mind, and speak up early to identify any areas of concern.
UI Component Development:
- Draw from experience to build custom UI components such as navigation menus, dynamic forms, sliders, and other interactive elements.
Responsive and Cross-Browser Compatibility:
- Test and troubleshoot to ensure websites are responsive across all devices/screen sizes, integrating media queries and flexible layouts for consistent user experience.
Accessibility Standards:
- Build websites to meet minimum web accessibility standards (WCAG), using appropriate accessibility plugins and running ADA tests.
Performance Optimization:
- Optimize website performance to effectively minimize load times, reduce resource consumption, and maintain clean code.
Quality Assurance and Testing:
- Thoroughly QA personal and peer work for design/function/content errors, browser compatibility, and performance, collaborating in a QA workflow using bug tracking tools.
Troubleshooting and Client Support:
- Manage and troubleshoot client tickets via a ticketing system and take initiative to resolve site issues, provide updates, and answer questions.
Communication and Documentation:
- Effectively and efficiently communicate with direct manager, peers, and all internal departments, documenting task progress and status using platforms like ClickUp.
Application Process:
Kindly note that we will only consider applications submitted through Indeed. Please refrain from emailing our staff directly.
Required:
- Applicants must provide a portfolio showcasing examples of their work to be considered. Samples of work must include examples of experience in website development, such as e-commerce or lead generation websites, landing pages, or other complex and functioning web elements (conditional logic forms, product recommendation quizzes, etc)
- Qualified candidates will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate with the potential for full-time employment.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients and industries.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options (if applicable).
- Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Monthly Company Activities
- Bonus Opportunities
- Referral program
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team at Explore Digital, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $26.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to adhere to the remote working hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm PST?
- What is your desired hourly pay rate? We're offering $26 - $33/hr DOE
- Please provide a link to a required portfolio.
Work Location: Remote
