Job Description
Position Title: Website Designer / Website Development Reports to: EVP, Marketing
Department: Marketing
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Classification: Full-time / Exempt
Summary / Job Objective: The Web Designer is responsible for developing, coding and modifying Simplicity’s internal company websites, pages, programs and applications, as well as Consumer-facing websites for Agents, ensuring that all sites are optimized for speed and efficiency and are visually appealing, clear, and engaging.
Primary Responsibilities - Create and maintain websites, including all aspects of the website layout, functionality, and user experience, using standard HTML/CSS practices/WordPress, meeting modern web standards
- Manage and maintain WordPress sites using WP Engine, including both single and multisite environments; handle tasks such as staging deployments, backups, performance optimization, and security monitoring
- Work closely with the marketing and design teams to match visual design with requests
- Maintain and expand/enhance the website once built, including all security measures
- Perform periodical tests and debugging to maximize speed and efficiency of all websites
- Suggest new features to improve program navigation and operation
- Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
- Stay up to date with industry developments
- Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
- Create and maintain software documentation
- Document project build and maintenance
Qualifications - Proven work experience as a Web programmer or developer (3+ years preferred)
- Hands-on experience with various programming languages, including PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, and WordPress
- Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
- Strong knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3, including responsive design and CSS frameworks like Tailwind and Bootstrap
- Backend development experience with Node.js and Express
- Familiar with Python web frameworks such as Django and Flask
- Skilled in using and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL
- Comfortable working with TypeScript for scalable and maintainable code
- Experienced in version control using Git, GitHub, and GitLab
- Experience researching different software programs, maintaining software documentation
- Able to implement contingency plans in case the website goes down
- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization
Core Competencies - Detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Strong problem solver
- Handle frequent feedback
- Works well under pressure
Compensation & Benefits Compensation (based on experience)
- Base salary / Hourly rate: $55,000 - $65,000
- This is an Exempt position
- Annual performance bonus target: 10%
Benefits - Employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, other)
- 401k with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid parking
- Onsite gym membership
Location : Simplicity West / 2929 N Central Ave, Suite 1400, Phoenix AZ 85012
- This role is an in-office position, M-F
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement,