Hay House, Inc.

Austin, TX | Posted: 4 years ago

Job Summary

Works closely with Director of Web Marketing to define and execute both front-end production and back-end website updates including ongoing maintenance, new development initiatives, and quality control. This role is an e-commerce technical liaison between outside development agencies, hosting providers and internal teams.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Design and develop new features, customization for Magento 2 Enterprise platform

· Perform both front-end and back-end code updates

· Coordinates updates with various website development agencies

· Responsible for managing version control system

· Assist Web Director with web development strategies and execute the plans

· Monitor site performance and troubleshoot site issues

· Manages various web related projects including development and launch of future phases under the direction of the Web Marketing Director

· Develop and maintain technical documentation related to website development projects

· Oversees the management of AWS server instances with Hosting Providers, manages and optimizes server structure and coordinates the setup of new server instances as needed

· Learn new technologies and apply them to fulfill business needs

· Uses appropriate & relevant programming languages and technologies, writes code, tests & deploys

· Misc. duties related to website development projects and tasks as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages the performance of outside web developers and vendors.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

· Working knowledge of Magento (preferably Magento 2 Enterprise) including coding, optimization, design, and integration with 3rd party apps and tools

· Broad knowledge of web technologies, Magento e-commerce, and database driven websites

· Expertise in database concepts (MySQL)

· In-depth understanding of server configuration, optimization, caching, and scaling techniques

· Comprehensive working knowledge of PHP, OOP/OOD, backend architecture, MySQL/SQL, CSS, Bootstrap, Laravel, HTML5 / Javascript/jQuery

· Expertise in multiple browser development, web usability, and interface design

· Familiar with API web service (REST, SOAP)

· Ability to execute and manage projects accurately and quickly

· Excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively multi-task to meet objectives

· Ability to manage outside vendors

· Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Education and/or Experience

· 2+ years minimum professional experience with Magento. Magento Certification is preferred but not required

· 2+ years experience with AWS, ElasticSearch, MySQL, PHP, Linux server administration

· Experience with Version Control Systems (Git)

· Experience working in PCI compliant environments

· Experience managing broad-scoped projects

· Working knowledge of WordPress desired, but not required

· Theoretical knowledge typically achieved through a related four-year college experience, such as a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Language, Mathematical and Reasoning Abilities

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

· Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak effectively with customers or employees of the organization.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot while on the telephone. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus in order to read.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, typically an open office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees. Distribution of this item outside of the Company without an authorized release is a violation of Company policy.