FRONT-END WEB DEVELOPER

Summary:

The Digital Developer is responsible for the research, design, creation, testing and implementation of new and existing digital applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This includes the front end/client side programming of new and existing websites, ADA compliancy, and analytics tracking code installation and maintenance. This developer focuses on the front-end programming and will work with a back-end/server side developer to create fully functioning web applications.

Job Functions (Items marked with an asterisk are essential functions of this position):

• Ensure all HE&R Digital Systems meet ADA accessibility requirements.*
• Maintain Web Analytics and reporting systems. Translate marketing and project goals through the implementation of Google Analytics integration, ensuring that we can measure the performance of our digital assets and the success of our campaigns.*
• Provide second level support for all internally developed web applications in the company. Work with the Manager of Web Development to ensure Web applications outside the primary domain (e.g. those developed by internal IT Team) of this position are available.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain highly-available digital systems. Understand all HE&R Digital Systems and ensure they are available and meet the needs of our company and the expectations of our guests. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to digital asset development including debugging, new development and testing. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.*
• Build functional digital applications that meet business needs for the organization. Translate designs, prototypes, and requirements into fully-functional applications for the Web, email, social media, and other digital channels. Work closely with the Design Team and Digital Marketing Managers to create assets that deliver on the high branding, functional, SEO, usability and compliance standards established by the company.*

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience can be substituted for education – 5 years
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree – Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Web Development

Additional Qualifications:

• Understanding of SEO principles and experience implementing them
• Minimal capabilities with Photoshop and/or Fireworks files to slice images for well-written HTML and CSS quickly and efficiently
• Strong understanding of web application security and be able to create stable and secure applications
• Minimal knowledge of WCAG and Section 508 ADA requirements and PHP
• Intimate knowledge of browser constraints and implementing workarounds for older browsers
• Strong understanding of JavaScript/jQuery, AJAX, JSON, and related frameworks in cross-platform development
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Familiarity with social networking sites APIs
• Excellent debugging, logic processing skills and attention to detail
• Expert-level knowledge of HTML, CSS (with a working understanding of HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design, modern web standards and accessibility techniques)

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).
• Sitting Constant (>67%)
• Hand/Eye Coordination Constant (>67%)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Finger Dexterity Constant (>67%)

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer