Website Developer

Do you love singalongs, snuggling with big dogs and working with a passionate team in a cool office (that’s next door to a coffee shop), appreciation and recognition of great talent and powerful work ethics, a place that instills and encourages trust, entrepreneurship, creativity and staying several steps ahead? A work environment that is continually fluid, challenging and flexible? With a team that encourages you to do what you do best (because we don’t know how to do what you do!)? And with an award-winning company that has 20 years of compelling work in its portfolio and, believe it or not, is located in the heart of downtown Morganton, a block away from Food Trucks and craft breweries? A place where egos are checked at the door and collaborative spirit prevails? You should probably work at VanNoppen Marketing.

VanNoppen Marketing (VNM) seeks an experienced Full Stack Developer who can jump right in and contribute on custom web projects. Our stack is based on Python/Django, we use AWS S3 for static file storage and Heroku for hosting. An ideal candidate would be required to hit the ground running and contribute collaboratively to existing websites under development, whose needs vary from blogs to full manufacturer DB production, and provide areas of improvement and solutions.

This high-profile position is full time with the option to work remote or on-site at VanNoppen Marketing’s office in downtown Morganton, NC. Qualified candidates should send a resume to [email protected].

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Develop and implement websites, web applications, application databases, interactive web interfaces and other coding projects.
• Make critical website decisions, improvements, and development on new and old websites built on:
  • Python/Django + Wagtail CMS
  • Python/Django + Mezzanine CMS
  • Popular template solutions (e.g. Wordpress, Shopify)
• Perform Quality Assurance processes on launching websites.
• Quickly prototype ideas and give estimates, scope outlines and requirements for development.
• Work with a designer to implement frontend designs onto a CMS during backend development.
• Report to project managers, VNM ownership and directors.
• Evaluate code to ensure that it is properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers and devices.
• Develop website infrastructure and integrate websites with other computer applications as needed.
• Monitor and ensure web server functionality.
• Assist VNM team members with technical issues as needed.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• Proficient in Git, Javascript/JQuery, HTML, CSS/SCSS skills, Python, and Django
• Familiarity and experience working with yarn, gulp, webpack and npm
• Familiarity with Wagtail CMS
• Familiarity with Mezzanine CMS preferred
• Experience working with REST APIs and integrating data systems into web applications
• Experience with cross-browser testing and responsive web design
• Familiarity with ADA/Accessibility requirements
• Understanding of SEO best practices and trends
• Knowledge of UX strategies and best practices
• Work well in a team environment and collaborate efficiently and respectfully with clients, developers, designers and copywriters
• Self-sufficient and willing to problem solve independently
• Superb organization skills and detail oriented
• Strong communication skills & excellent email etiquette
• Ability to discern information and prioritize items to help web projects run smoothly
• Must be flexible, able to multi-task and effectively handle disruptions and interruptions while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor
• A high degree of confidentiality

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Benefits are fluid and ever changing in the current job market. With a start-up-like mentality, VNM fosters a strong company culture that supports each team member's lifestyle and talents. We’re not one of the big guys, but we compete with them everyday. Ask any of our team or clients what it means to be on the VNM team, tangibles and intangibles.

Some of our tangibles include:

• Competitive pay based on qualifications and experience
• 15 paid holiday/vacation/personal days annually after 6 months of satisfactory employment
• 60% coverage of Health Insurance
• Upgrades to resources and tools needed to carry out the work
• Eligible for profit-sharing after 6 months of employment
• Eligible for 3 days of Jury Duty & Bereavement pay after 6 months of employment

ABOUT VANNOPPEN MARKETING

VanNoppen Marketing is a full-service, award-winning creative marketing firm dedicated to elevating clients through strategic excellence, creative solutions and killer ideas. Our services include Branding, Website Design and Development, Graphic and Print Design, Advertising & PR, Digital Marketing, PPC Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Ecommerce, and more.

OUR CORE VALUES

01 Be a delight to do business with.

This is our #1 rule. We leave our egos at home and collaborate constructively and happily. Our clients are part of our team and we do right by them. Always.

02 Love what you do and have fun doing it.

Visit our office and you'll have singalongs with us, draw daily animal spirit cards, and raise a glass of champagne to a brilliant idea. We are thrilled to be here doing what we do.

03 Work hard, but more importantly, work smart.

We work hard, sometimes 24/7. But we also strive to work smart. You may not need that $20K/mo ad campaign and we'll be the first ones to tell you.

04 Don't settle, do work you're proud of.

Our products have shelf life. You'll be as proud of them as we are. We aim to under-promise and over-deliver. It won't always happen (this is reality, not Mad Men), but you won't be disappointed either way.