Position Overview
Overview: Reporting to the Ecommerce Manager, Front End Web Developer will be responsible for planning, designing and executing all web site efforts for Hayward Industries on a daily basis. Areas of responsibility include gathering project requirements, website update requests, creating and designing web pages along with creating digital assets, coding and implementing web designs and/or changes using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and/or any additional languages that are required. Maintaining and optimizing front end website code and functions, updating website catalogs, troubleshooting website issues, providing insight on web best practices are all required.
Responsibilities
Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Manager to execute the digital and websites marketing plan for Hayward’s Pool division, Hayward Pools Canada division, Hayward Pools Australia division, Hayward Flow Control division.
- Work with managers to design website experiences to drive brand and product awareness, capture leads, support our products end users and support our trade users.
- Use front end web languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript to develop approved designs and integrate them into hayward websites.
- Create digital assets and/or manipulate existing assets for use on hayward websites
- Collaborate with marketing managers to develop marketing campaigns that are driven through the hayward website
- Identify & document website and webpages best practices
- Collaborate with IT to connect frontend and backend for projects that require backend components
- When planning for projects or assignments, create mock ups for peer review and approvals
- In collaboration with the digital team, maintain the corporate brand standards for digital spaces
- Work with managers to launch and manage any new online tools, online centers or online campaigns
- Ensure consistent branding is being used online across departments & contributors
- Be an expert and advanced user of existing online and web management platforms, content management, FTP management, illustration management and prototyping tools
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2 – 3 years’ experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, and front end web development
- Must possess strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript/jQuery skill
- CSS and JavaScript Frameworks such as AngularJS and Bootstrap
- Proper version control and restoration techniques
- Must possess strong Artistic / Creativity / Web page UX / UI Skills design
- Ability to effectively test and debug
- Strong familiarity with browser developer tools
- Strong inclination for building automation in web processing
- Responsive design thinking
- Advanced computer skills with Excel, Note++, and Visual Studio Code
- Skilled in Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, Experience Design and DreamWeaver
- Experience using FTP tools, content management tools and text editing tools
Additional Skills / Qualities
- Excellent creative thinking, problem solving, project management and organizational skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external agencies for maximum efficiency
- Work in self-directed, fast-paced environment with excellent time management and productivity output
- Industry trend-awareness
- Highly accountable / follow through
- Attention to details / accuracy
- SEO & Analytical skills
- Passion about company’s business and products
Education
Bachelors Degree in computer science, information technology or another related field. Recommended coursework includes web development, programming, web design, database management, networking and mathematics or a related field, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
