Web Developer

Join team Ampersand as a Web Developer, leading on digital projects such as website development, search engine optimization, analytics and other technical integrations. Under the direction of the Creative Director, the Web Developer will elevate key website development and support functions of the agency. This position is a combination of big picture product development and the day-to-day tactical execution of website and digital efforts to ensure our client's business success. The ideal candidate will have a passion for developing processes, managing projects and timelines, and leading team communications.

• Website Development - Lead the development of new website builds, advance the technology stack offerings of the agency, ensure industry best practice and agency standards are met by both in-house and outsourced vendors, manage API integrations, and software and CMS selection and implementation
• Website Support & Hosting - Perform ongoing website maintenance and testing, maintain hosting platforms, monitor site security, troubleshoot and remedy bugs
• Domain Management - Conduct domain search, registration, migration, and DNS management SEO - Grow local SEO visibility through local search auditing, online reputation management, and citation building. Research and identify target keywords and create search-optimized page titles, descriptions, and other on-page content.
• Analytics & Reporting - Identify, create, and monitor website goals and KPIs, and ensure accuracy of tracking. Convert analytical data into custom reporting dashboards to share with clients on a monthly basis.
• Other digital platforms, client, agency, and business projects as needed

As a key agency position, you will aid in the design and implementation of your product by streamlining operations, maximizing profitability, and increasing customer satisfaction through:

• Create, refine and document agency systems and processes
• Evaluate new technology selections and guide implementation
• Help develop new agency service offerings, pricing, and promotional strategies
• Support in building freelancer relationships and manage services performed by outside suppliers and vendors
• Assist in the proper on-boarding and training of employees Provide objective feedback on the development and process adoption of team members as it relates to the agency processes and products you own
• Collaborate with other Workgroups to ensure agency’s growth expectations are met
• Represent the agency or its clients at industry, community, and client functions
• Present, sell, and defend agency work/proposals to prospects and clients

Our Brand Standards

Each team member is expected to:

• Embody the agency’s core values 
• Foster a positive and productive workplace 
• Achieve agency and client quality standards 
• Contribute to the agency’s growth plan

Position Requirements:

• 5-7 Years applicable industry experience preferred
• Associates or bachelors degree preferred, but not necessary 
• Demonstrated experience across a variety of website and digital marketing platforms including WordPress, Ecommerce softwares, Hosting platforms, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Data Studio and more
• Ability to contribute in agency sales and marketing activities
• Strategic marketing experience and agency experience desired

Salaried position, compensation based on experience and qualifications. Please submit your salary history or expectations with your application to be considered for the position.

Full-time Employee Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off/vacation
• Bonus program
• Healthcare insurance
• Dental insurance
• Cell phone allowance
• Our 401 HEYYYYYYY program with match
• Short and Long Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays (including your birthday)
• Paid parental (maternity/paternity) leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work-from-home opportunities, including home office and internet stipend
• Education and travel opportunities
• Team outings, holiday parties, lunch n' learns and more!

The Intangibles:

• A fun, laid back office environment
• Only a short walk from the beach in historic, quaint downtown Pewaukee
• The occasional office dog
• An always learning, always growing, always being the best you kind of place