Front-End Web Developer

Description

Wells Media Group is a B2B media company specializing in news and information resources for the property casualty insurance industry. Our websites are the top trafficked information destinations for the property casualty industry.

We are looking for a full-stack web developer with an eye for clean layout and UX. As a member of the web team you will play an important role in the daily operations of our websites, email newsletters, ad products, subscriptions, ecommerce and mobile apps. You'll help create and maintain new features, sections, landing pages, order forms, and reporting and automation tools.

Our office is in San Diego, CA. Remote workers ok. San Diego or Charlotte area preferred.

No agencies. US based only.

About you:
You have a solid understanding of web standards and best practices when it comes to user experience. You know how to present information effectively. You're experienced with javascript and JS libraries. You look for the best solution not the first. You're constantly learning. You thrive on a variety of projects. You like to understand the motivation behind the work and how it contributes to the overall goals.

Desired skills:

Solid understanding and appreciation of web standards and best practices

Solid knowledge and understanding of HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, responsive design

Good eye for design - you can effectively present information and you know when something looks great

Effective with Javascript and JS libraries (manipulate document, handle events, ajax interactions)

Experience with PHP, MySQL and frameworks (like Laravel)

Understand APIs and integrating with other systems

Able to troubleshoot and fix others code

Comfortable with command line

Familiar with git/svn

Familiar or interest in tools like composer, gulp

Good knowledge of MySQL and relational databases

Able to guide and support non-technical users

Self-motivated, able to work independently

Effective problem solving ability

Able to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communicator written and oral

Pluses:

Experience with online advertising

Experience in news or magazine business

Strong understanding of web analytics, you know your way around Google...