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Senior Web Developer

Boston , Massachusetts
Description

Senior Web Developer
Boston, MA

 

About Us

Shorelight is reinventing the international education experience for students worldwide. Based in Boston, the company works directly with top-ranked, nonprofit American universities to build innovative programs and high-touch, technology-driven services that help talented students thrive and become global citizens.

Job Overview 

 The Senior Web Developer supports the execution of international marketing by buildingmicrosites, landing pages, Web-based applications, Salesforce extensions, and integration of third-party tools into Shorelight’s ecosystem by overseeing internal and offshore developers. This position requires extensive experience working with the front end of applications and the ability to set and enforce development and accessibility standards. Reporting to the Director of Software Engineering, this individual is responsible for the efficient management of our Web properties. 

 
Essential Functions

  • Implementation of Web Solutions
    • Build Web-based applications using JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, single-page JS frameworks
    • Actively participate in the project planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and support of applications 
    • Quickly translate business requirements into system capabilities 
  • Technical Leadership
    • Lead and oversee internal and offshore developers, ensuring they deliver quality, responsive code 
    • Provide technical leadership for development of innovative solutions that allow us to scale and get to market quickly while providing a seamless user experience
    • Oversee our Web systems, integrating third-party tools into Shorelight’s systems to further our capabilities and shorten time to market 
  • Oversight of Web Development Standards
    • Enhance development standards and introduce new technologies to maximize development efficiencies 
    • Oversee and set standards to ensure the accessibility compliance of all of Shorelight’s Web properties, ensuring WCAG AA compliance 

 
Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of front-end development experience (HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript)
  • Experience in leading a team of Web developers, internal and offshore 
  • High proficiency with client-side JavaScript frameworks, preferably React.js
  • Strong experience of static site generators like Next.js, Gatsby, and others
  • Exceptional CSS skills and responsive Web coding
  • Experience making Web properties accessible/understanding of accessibility standards
  • Effective communication skills, in person and in writing, for communication with internal stakeholders and offshore development team 
  • Ability to translate technical issues for nontechnical colleagues 
  • Self-starter, flexible, willing to mentor, and collaborate with stakeholders from local, national, and international constituencies 
  • Eligible to work and travel in the United States without sponsorship 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with GitHub and/or Bitbucket, CRM tools like Marketo and Salesforce, and Adobe Creative Suite a plus 
  • Knowledge of digital marketing practices such as SEO, Analytics, A/B testing
  • Familiarity with Contentful headless CMS


Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page  to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

Background Check Required–Education, Criminal, Identity

Shorelight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.