What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Developer position at Preferred Travel Group?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Senior Developer will shape our web development initiatives, utilizing advanced coding expertise and headless CMS experience to deliver high-performance, scalable websites. They'll design, develop, and deploy web applications. As a senior position, the role expects experience, decision-making and leadership; not continual guidance.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP
Reporting to the Senior Manager I.T. Development, the Senior Developer will guide and interact with a team of developers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful execution of projects from conception to deployment.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Technical Expertise and Advisement:
- Build on previous web experience to write professional and error-proof code.
- Advise on technical direction and standards for web development projects.
- Advise and mentor less-experienced developers.
- Next.js Development:
- Utilize expertise in Next.js to architect and develop robust and performant web applications.
- Implement responsive and engaging user interfaces based on design files or descriptions provided by product designers and product managers.
- Headless CMS Integration:
- Utilize the company’s headless CMS for data retrieval for the web sites.
- Collaborate with backend developers to optimize CMS workflow.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Interact with cross-functional teams, including product designers, product managers, and QA, to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Communicate technical concepts and requirements effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field.
- Proven experience (3 years) in web development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and a deep understanding of React.js and Next.js frameworks.
- Experience working with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Drupal, Contentful, Strapi, Hygraph).
- Solid understanding of web application architecture and design principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Familiarity with modern web development tools and workflows.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This role follows a hybrid working model, with a base out of one of the following Preferred Travel Group office locations: Chicago, IL; Newport Beach, CA; New York, NY; or Washington DC. Associates are generally expected to work from the office a minimum of 3 days per week, allowing for a balance of in-person collaboration and flexible remote working. Remote working conditions will be considered for candidates who are not located near a Preferred Travel Group office. Employee is seated most of the time.
REQUIRED TRAINING
1. Orientation via videoconference
2. KnowBe4 security training
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
SALARY
$105,000-115,000 annually; actual compensation within this range will be determined by multiple factors including candidate location, experience and expertise.
Salary : $105,000 - $115,000