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Full Stack Web Developer / Technical Lead (Contract)

We are looking for a contract full stack website developer with demonstrated agency experience in implementing and managing technical projects, technical strategy work, leading small dev teams, doing QA, and managing website projects.

Hourly rate will start at $50/hour to $75/hour, depending on experience.

Smith & Connors specifically seeks diverse perspectives and ideas among candidates. We are an inclusive studio committed to equity and diversity. This is an equal employment opportunity open to applicants within the United States.

About You
You might be the right fit for this role if you:

  • Have a strong understanding of design, strategy, UX and full-stack development processes
  • Thrive in managing the technical side of projects, from development work to quality assurance and scheduling
  • Are extremely organized, detail-oriented, and fastidious about QA and details in general.
  • Love to work collaboratively, and are comfortable leaving your ego at the door and putting the work, team, and clients first
  • Receptive to feedback, eager to learn, and committed to personal and professional growth

 

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Handle incoming project requests and inquiries
  • Research and estimate solutions, prepare budgets, and schedule implementations as needed
  • Support client communications and help maintain strong relationships
  • Collaborate closely with our design and strategy teams to align technical solutions with project and business goals
  • Lead development efforts, ensuring high-quality standards across all stages
  • Conduct thorough QA checks and manage technical aspects of projects
  • Provide leadership and direction to our development team, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer
  • Strategically manage agency PM tools, such as Harvest, Trello, Google Sheets and Docs, etc
     
  • REQUIREMENT

    Technical Background
    A strong candidate will have worked on or architected projects using the following tools/languages:

    • PHP / HTML / JS / CSS
    • WordPress, Drupal and/or other CMS platforms
    • Frontend build tools
    • MySQL
    • Accessible constructs
    • Technical specifications
    • Deployment solutions

       

    Nice-to-have Experience

    • Web components
    • Custom Gutenberg blocks with ACF Pro
    • Storybook
    • SVG animations

    Experience
     

    • 6+ years of experience working within a design or development agency. Solid agency experience is required
    • Website development experience showing high quality front-end and backend development work product in WordPress, Drupal and other CMS platforms
    • Multidisciplinary production experience - must have successfully produced/managed web design and development projects from discovery through execution
    • A command of leading PM tools
    • Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance best practices
  • COMPANY INFO

    Telling the right story can change everything. Smith & Connors transforms companies and organizations through exceptional brand experiences. We clarify complex stories into clear, engaging, and beautiful identities and stories by engaging entire organizations in a buy-in process we call Design Therapy.

    Website: http://www.smithandconnors.com

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