Lead Website Developer – WordPress Experience
| Company | Nextiva |
|---|---|
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience, with hands-on development experience focused on WordPress. Experience working within a B2B Marketing team in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Web Design, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in website management, preferably in a B2B SaaS or technology company.
- Expertise in setting up and managing content management systems (CMS) and website analytics tools. WordPress preferred.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a “figure it out” attitude, comfortable taking initiative without waiting for direction.
- In-depth knowledge of WordPress, themes, plugins, and customization.
- Hands-on experience working with a team of front and backend developers. Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and XML is a plus.
- Experience with testing methodologies and a commitment to quality assurance.
- Strong understanding of SEO best practices and digital marketing concepts.
- Experience with website design principles and user experience (UX) design.
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
- Knowledge of website security and data privacy best practices.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of Nextiva’s WordPress-based websites, ensuring their functionality, performance, and security.
- Select, brief, and manage a creative web agency to run a redesign project in conjunction with the WordPress re-platforming of the websites.
- Oversee content creation, maintenance, and updates for the website, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
- Lead efforts to improve the website’s UX, navigation, and overall design to enhance user engagement.
- Develop and implement strategies to convert website visitors into leads through forms, CTAs, and landing pages.
- Utilize web analytics tools to monitor website performance, track user behavior, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
- Ensure the website’s security, data privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Ensure that the website is responsive and optimized for mobile devices to provide a seamless user experience across platforms.
- Implement SEO best practices to improve organic search visibility and drive relevant traffic.
- Leading a team of developers, foster a collaborative and innovative work environment to maximize the potential of the web development team.
- Develop and implement strategies to generate leads, pipeline and revenue through the website.
- Infuse a passion for testing into the development process, emphasizing the importance of thorough testing to maintain the highest standards of quality in our WordPress sites.
- Experiment and test tools, tactics and best practices to deliver personalized journeys on the website for verticals and segments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Scrappy and Resourceful: You thrive in startup-like environments, figuring out solutions independently and leveraging minimal resources to make a big impact.
- Highly Organized: You’re an inbox-zero type with excellent prioritization and time management skills.
- Action-Oriented: You move quickly, adapt to new challenges, and don’t wait for permission to solve problems.
- Tech-Savvy: You pick up new tools and technologies with ease and have a natural curiosity about innovation.
- Proven Performer: You’ve demonstrated top 1% performance in some area, whether professionally, academically, or personally.
- Collaborative: You’re a team player who communicates effectively and builds strong relationships across teams.