Website Designer / Developer

Position Title: Website Designer / Website Development

Reports to: EVP, Marketing

Department: Marketing

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Classification: Full-time / Exempt

Summary / Job Objective: The Web Designer is responsible for developing, coding and modifying Simplicity’s internal company websites, pages, programs and applications, as well as Consumer-facing websites for Agents, ensuring that all sites are optimized for speed and efficiency and are visually appealing, clear, and engaging.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and maintain websites, including all aspects of the website layout, functionality, and user experience, using standard HTML/CSS practices/WordPress, meeting modern web standards
• Manage and maintain WordPress sites using WP Engine, including both single and multisite environments; handle tasks such as staging deployments, backups, performance optimization, and security monitoring
• Work closely with the marketing and design teams to match visual design with requests
• Maintain and expand/enhance the website once built, including all security measures
• Perform periodical tests and debugging to maximize speed and efficiency of all websites
• Suggest new features to improve program navigation and operation
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Stay up to date with industry developments
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Document project build and maintenance
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Web programmer or developer (3+ years preferred)
• Hands-on experience with various programming languages, including PHP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, and WordPress
• Proficient in modern JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue.js, or Angular
• Strong knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3, including responsive design and CSS frameworks like Tailwind and Bootstrap
• Backend development experience with Node.js and Express
• Familiar with Python web frameworks such as Django and Flask
• Skilled in using and integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Comfortable working with TypeScript for scalable and maintainable code
• Experienced in version control using Git, GitHub, and GitLab
• Experience researching different software programs, maintaining software documentation
• Able to implement contingency plans in case the website goes down
• Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization
  
  

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong problem solver
• Handle frequent feedback
• Works well under pressure
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation (based on experience)

• Base salary / Hourly rate: $55,000 - $65,000
• This is an Exempt position
• Annual performance bonus target: 10%
  
  

Benefits

• Employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, other)
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid parking
• Onsite gym membership
  
  

Location: Simplicity West / 2929 N Central Ave, Suite 1400, Phoenix AZ 85012

• This role is an in-office position, M-F