Front-End Web Developer

Jobtailor

Toronto

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Web Developer to design, build, and maintain digital platforms supporting alumni and donor engagement. You will create custom WordPress themes, manage landing pages, and integrate Luminate Online APIs within a LAMP stack.

You will analyze user needs, ensure WCAG 2.0 compliance, and produce reports via Google Analytics and Looker Studio. Collaboration with designers will ensure accessible, brand-consistent experiences.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, web development, or related field.
Minimum three years in a website development and technical support role for a large organization.
Experience coding custom WordPress themes from scratch using Gutenberg Blocks.
Experience building landing pages and microsites and configuring APIs on Luminate Online.
Proficiency in PHP and WordPress; strong MySQL database design.
Experience with Git and Adobe Photoshop.
WCAG 2.0 Level 2 compliance per AODA standards.
Experience with Google Analytics reporting and Looker Studio dashboards.
REST APIs experience including Luminate Online donation API.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing, maintaining, and deploying digital platforms, related systems, and email communications supporting alumni and donor engagement.
Build and maintain websites.
Configure website hosting platforms.
Troubleshoot and resolve website performance issues.
Design, test, and modify programming code.
Analyze user needs and business processes to create programming solutions.
Evaluate programming code for validity, compatibility, and standards compliance.
Generate reports on status, operation, and software maintenance.
Conduct needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements.
Support management and maintenance of existing digital properties, including the University donation platform and website ecosystem.
Collaborate with web developers and designers to meet accessibility, branding, and safety standards.
Provide training, documentation, and code reviews for other web developers.

Skills

PHP Development

WordPress Custom Theme

MySQL Database Design

JavaScript

JQuery

Vue.js

CSS

Bootstrap

Laravel

REST APIs

Gutenberg Blocks

Google Analytics

Looker Studio

Luminate Online

WCAG 2.0

Git

Adobe Photoshop

Google Tag Manager

LAMP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or web development

Tools

Git

Adobe Photoshop

Google Tag Manager

Looker Studio

Luminate Online

Gutenberg Blocks

Job description

Assist in developing, maintaining, and deploying digital platforms, related systems, and email communications supporting alumni and donor engagement
Build and maintain websites
Configure website hosting platforms
Troubleshoot and resolve website performance issues
Design, test, and modify programming code
Analyze user needs and business processes to create programming solutions
Evaluate programming code for validity, compatibility, and compliance with standards
Generate reports on status, operation, and software maintenance
Conduct needs assessments to determine end-user technical requirements
Support management and maintenance of existing digital properties, including the University's donate platform and website ecosystem
Collaborate with web developers and designers to meet accessibility, branding, and safety standards
Provide training, documentation, and code reviews for other web developers

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, web development, or related field, formal training in web development, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three years in a website development and technical support role for a large organization
Experience coding custom WordPress themes from scratch using Gutenberg Blocks
Experience building landing pages and microsites and configuring APIs on Luminate Online
Experience with MySQL and designing schemas for small applications
Experience with Git or similar source control
Experience with Adobe Photoshop
Experience designing and developing to WCAG 2.0 Level 2 standard as per AODA Communications and Information Standards
Experience pulling Google Analytics reports and setting up Looker Studio dashboards
Proficiency in PHP and WordPress
Experience with Laravel unit testing and manual/automated testing
Comprehensive knowledge of JavaScript, jQuery, Vue.js, CSS, Bootstrap, and HTML
Knowledge of MVC-based frameworks, including Laravel backend and Vue.js frontend
Knowledge of REST-based APIs and Luminate Online's donation API
Thorough understanding of web-based client/server technologies in a LAMP environment
Database design and construction skills using MySQL and schema creation in Laravel
Deep knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Looker Studio
Adaptable, approachable, cooperative, diligent, able to multitask, and a problem solver

Core Competencies

Proficient in website development and technical support, with expertise in PHP, WordPress, and MySQL. Capable of designing and maintaining digital platforms while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and effective user engagement.

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