Web Developer

Zimmer Communications

  • Columbia, MO
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
  • Apply easily
Zimmer Communications is looking to add a qualified full-stack web developer to our interactive team. You will be responsible for developing, updating, and maintaining all of our station websites and station properties, as well as our client websites. You would need to be able to write clean code using modern W3 standards. You will need a wide-range of web development skills including agile development, source code management and speed optimization.If you're interested in creating a user-friendly environment by writing code and moving forward in your career, then this job is for you. We expect you to be a self-starting professional who is curious about new digital technologies, communicates well and aspires to combine usability with visual design.Ultimately, you should be able to create a functional and attractive digital environment for our company, ensuring great user experience.Responsibilities:
  • Use markup languages like HTML and CSS and content management systems to create user-friendly websites
  • Maintain and improve new and existing websites
  • Optimize websites for maximum speed
  • Ensure all internal and client websites meet ADA compliance
  • Track analytics for both internal and client websites
  • Stay up-to-date on new and emerging technologies
  • Review designs created by Art Director; ask any necessary clarifying questions before starting on work
  • Write code to implement those visual elements into various web applications
  • Identify and troubleshoot various website issues and coding problems
  • Meet tight deadlines as required
  • Communicate with team members about current projects
Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Web Development or relevant field
  • Thorough experience with the following languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (vanilla and jQuery), PHP
  • Some experience with database management and SQL/MySQL
  • Some experience with Bootstrap framework
  • Proficient in building and maintaining websites built in WordPress (including theme and plugin development)
  • Some experience with RESTful APIs
  • Some experience with GitHub or similar source management
  • Basic understanding of design software like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
  • Portfolio or samples of past work and projects
  • Understanding of the entire web development process from design to deployment
  • Custom theme development
  • Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
  • Understanding of layout aesthetics and basic design
  • Knowledge of basic SEO principles
  • Familiarity with software and content management systems
  • Strong understanding of cross-browser/cross-platform compatibility and responsive web design
  • Experience with Linux in regards to server administration is preferred
  • Experience with Elementor page builder is preferred
Compensation/Benefits:
  • Excellent benefits including a 401K, medical packages including optional dental and vision
  • Vacation accrual from day 1
  • Paid holidays
  • On-going training both in group meetings and individual one-on-one support
  • Recognition awards
Zimmer Communications is an equal opportunity employer.

Zimmer Communications