Web Development Manager Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Web Development Manager Ascensus – 3.1

Newton, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$89.2K – $140K a year 23 hours ago Qualifications Web accessibility Web analytics Management Web development Full-stack development Kanban Content management systems .NET Core C# .NET Project management lifecycle Project management SEO Scrum WCAG Software development Agile Budgeting Senior level Leadership Communication skills 10 years Full Job Description Section 1: Position Summary The Web Development Manager will lead the development and maintenance of our public websites using the Umbraco Content Management system, ensuring they are innovative, user-friendly, and all aspects of the system are utilized to their fullest potential. This role involves overseeing a team of developers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices in web development. This role requires the individual to actively participate in tasks while also leading and mentoring the team and will balance between hands-on execution and team leadership. The Web Development Manager will collaborate with our digital product marketing team, as well as other stakeholders, to set the strategic roadmap for our public web development projects, ensuring the execution of the roadmap is completed on time and on scope. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern web development technologies and delivery frameworks. They will be a strong communicator, able to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build consensus around project goals and priorities. This role must proactively solve problems, anticipate issues, and have strong technical knowledge and project management skills. A strong familiarity with Umbraco, its customization capabilities, and its best practices will be crucial for this role. Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee a team of web developers, providing guidance, support, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative and growth-focused environment. Manage and contribute to a variety of web projects, including the development of innovative user experiences and the execution of regular website maintenance tasks. Oversee and participate in the implementation of Umbraco-specific features, optimizing the system for performance, and ensuring seamless integration with our digital product ecosystem. Ensure code quality is maintained, and web development work follows industry best practices and security standards. Collaborate with our public digital product marketing team, as well as other stakeholders, to set the strategic roadmap for our public web development projects. Implement and maintain the design system and templates within the Content Management System (CMS), ensuring consistency and efficiency in content creation. This includes leveraging headless CMS capabilities to separate content from presentation, enabling flexible and scalable content delivery across multiple sites. Enhance site performance, accessibility, and core web vitals to align with technical SEO best practices and attain high performance scores. Perform routine audits of the website to pinpoint performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and opportunities for optimization. Proactively monitor analytics and user behavior to identify opportunities for improving UX/UI, site speed, and engagement. Assess and integrate new technologies to ensure the website remains at the cutting edge of web development advancements. Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients. At Ascensus we are guided by our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always®. They inspire us every day to prioritize an environment of respect for those we serve and one another and should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day. Supervision Oversee the daily management and complete annual performance reviews for 3 direct reports Section 3: Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements 10+ years of experience in web development (front-end, back-end, or full-stack) 5+ years in a leadership or managerial role A strong familiarity with Umbraco Cloud Content Management System Understanding of C# and the .NET Framework or .NET Core Experience with project lifecycle management (Agile, Scrum, or Kanban) Experience working with stakeholders, including product owners, designers, and QA teams Strong understanding of web architecture, security best practices, and performance optimization Familiarity with SEO, accessibility standards (WCAG), and web analytics Knowledge of software development methodologies Understanding of budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual workspace and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider.

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