Senior Web Developer - Hybrid, Full-Stack & GIS Data Apps

CME Associates; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (PPO/HSA)

Dental/Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) match

PTO 21 days

Holidays 11 days

Parental Leave

Wellness reimbursement

Alta Gets Around benefit

Job summary

Alta Planning + Design is seeking an experienced Senior Web Developer (Web Developer III) to join the Web and Digital Studio within our TDM Marketing & Creative Services team. You will independently deliver complex websites, web apps, interactive dashboards, and data‑driven tools while collaborating with designers, GIS/data staff, planners, and project teams across the firm.

You will build reliable, accessible, and maintainable solutions across diverse technical environments, combining

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional web development experience, including a track record of independently delivering production web applications or data‑driven digital products.
• Expert‑level comfort with core development tooling: VS Code (or similar), Git/GitHub, Docker, WSL or macOS, and CI/CD workflows.
• Advanced experience with the modern front‑end ecosystem — JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, CSS/SASS, and frameworks like Vue, Nuxt, Astro, or Vite.
• Working to advanced Python experience with frameworks such as FastAPI or Django; familiarity with PHP is a plus
• Experience with geospatial/GIS web mapping platforms (ArcGIS, Mapbox, or comparable)
• Familiarity with data visualization or dashboard tools like Tableau
• Experience with design/prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — comfortable discussing technical topics with both technical and non‑technical audiences
• A genuine interest in sustainable transportation, active transportation, city planning, or related fields
• Bachelor's or associate's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain full‑stack websites, web applications, interactive dashboards, calculators, and internal tools, translating wireframes and design systems into responsive, high‑performing interfaces
• Create interactive experiences that let users explore data by geography, time, scenario, or demographics — presenting complex information through maps, charts, and narrative content
• Integrate GIS data and web mapping platforms (ArcGIS Online/Portal, ArcGIS Feature Services, StoryMaps, Mapbox, or similar) into web products
• Develop APIs, service integrations, and data‑processing workflows using Python and frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Connect web products to external databases, CRMs, CDPs, and marketing platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Ortto
• Configure and extend platforms like ArcGIS StoryMaps/Experience Builder or Tableau as project needs require
• Set up website analytics and measurement (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager) and apply technical SEO and performance best practices
• Implement and test accessibility best practices, including WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA standards
• Partner with web, graphic design, marketing, GIS, civic analytics, and planning teams to scope and deliver digital products
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and technical staff on requirements and delivery
• Support deployment, hosting, and environment coordination alongside Alta's Web and Digital Studio Lead and IT
• Review code and products for functionality, responsiveness, browser/device compatibility, accessibility, data accuracy, and security
• Provide peer review and informal mentorship to other developers
• Contribute reusable components, automation, and internal tools that improve team efficiency and quality
• Explore new technologies and approaches to keep Alta's digital products at the leading edge

Job description

Alta Planning + Design is seeking an experienced Senior Web Developer (Web Developer III) to join the Web and Digital Studio within our TDM Marketing & Creative Services team. You will independently deliver complex websites, web apps, interactive dashboards, and data‑driven tools while collaborating with designers, GIS/data staff, planners, and project teams across the firm.

You will build reliable, accessible, and maintainable solutions across diverse technical environments, combining