What are the responsibilities and job description for the Web Developer position at Estland Design?
Company Overview
Estland is a rapidly growing full-service marketing firm located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We specialize in corporate branding, web development, marketing strategies, and digital advertising. Our clients range from small local businesses, to large national corporations, and we help them achieve their marketing goals and establish a strong online presence.
Position Overview
As a Web Developer at Estland, you will be part of a small team of developers responsible for taking the designs of our creative team and turning them into a functional WordPress website. We are looking for someone with experience using the WordPress platform who enjoys both working independently and collaborating within a team. This position requires working knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript with some PHP and MySQL.
In addition to website creation this position will work on site improvements, edits, fixes and provide technical support and training to clients. The number of site builds vs support work will be determined by a combination of need, proficiency, and candidate’s preference.
Estland offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Principals only, no recruiters. No resume will be considered without salary requirements included.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Individual health insurance
- Paid vacation
- Retirement benefits
- Educational development
Your Tasks Will Include
- Develop fast, responsive, user-friendly WordPress sites that are SEO-optimized, ADA compliant and closely match approved designs.
- Answer support tickets in a timely manner.
- Assist senior team members with SEO and ADA.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure content consistency and alignment across all marketing efforts.
Skills & Requirements
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript with some experience in PHP preferred.
- Strong grasp of clean and responsive code.
- Some experience and basic understanding of WordPress themes, plugins, hooks, templates, shortcodes, and the WordPress loop.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to effortlessly interface with clients in a professional manner.
- Ability to investigate and diagnose problems and solve them in a timely manner.
- Some familiarity with digital marketing channels and tools such as Google Ads, Google Analytics and Semrush.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey concepts to clients and team members.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in web development or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of experience working with HTML, CSS, JS and PHP, with desire to learn.
- Proven development experience with existing websites, preferably in an agency setting.
Job Type, Schedule & Work Location
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: 8 hours/day; Monday through Friday
Work Location:
- Remote work with in-person meetings and team-building activities in Harrisonburg, VA.
- Option to work in the office at our Harrisonburg location.