Web Developer (Level 1)

Replacements, Ltd. is seeking a Web Developer to assist with analyzing, designing, coding, modifying and testing web application interfaces; as well as creating, implementing, testing, and maintaining web content for Replacements’ Internet, Intranet, and Extranet web sites.

 

Additional responsibilities include:

·  Assists in ensuring code compatibility on major browsers and across Win/Mac platforms

·  Reviews and recommends edits to product descriptions  and information from external  departments to be published to replacements.com,  ensuring correct grammar and syntax

·  Communicates project status (hours, progress, delays, and completion) in a reliable and accurate manner

·  Documents all systems/products designed and modified

·  Reviews and tests company web sites daily to ensure continuous uptime and proper functioning

·  Assists Manager or senior level personnel with resolving web-related technical issues

·  Suggests new ideas to increase overall usability and effectiveness of company web sites

·  Assists in maintaining web page design layouts according to company specification.


Requirements:

·  Must be detail oriented, and possess analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

·  Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work under minimal supervision

·  Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

·  Must be flexible to handle and adapt to sudden change in procedures and priorities

·  Requires thorough knowledge of effective web site design based on audience characteristics and behavior, purpose of site, site structure, and the ability to effectively suggest improvements to site design based on user feedback, both direct and passive. 

·  Must have an understanding of Web history and web architecture including DNS, routers, URLs, intranets, and extranets, along with an understanding of Internet services including FTP, Telnet, Usenet, and HTTP protocol

·  Requires thorough knowledge of markup languages including basic tags and syntax, page structure, text layout, text formatting, linking, and other schema related to HTML standards.  Includes knowledge of table tags and attributes and the ability to perform table layout and design. 

·  Requires web graphics processing and optimization experience including knowledge of image formats, image maps, static images, and experience with graphic design tools. Audio, video, and animation experience a plus.

·  Requires knowledge of internet-standard web browsers and development requirements for each.  Experience with cascading style sheets including syntax, functionality, inclusion options, and compatibility issues a must, knowledge of additional essential web technologies including (X)HTML,  XML/XSL, and DOM2 are required. .

·  Requires experience with web development tools including both WYSIWYG and code-based development tools.  Experience with Macromedia Dreamweaver required, experience with code-based editing tools a plus.  Must be able to perform front-end web site development using web site editing software and hand-coded HTML as needed. 

·  Must have knowledge of web scripting languages including JavaScript, CGI, VBScript.  Java, PHP, and ASP are a plus.

·  Knowledge of forms including form elements, form design, and processing form data required.

·  Must have knowledge of object-oriented programming and related design concepts.

·  Requires knowledge of database connectivity including knowledge of data sources, ODBC, SQL, CGI, IDC, ASP.

·  Must have ability to use reports to regularly analyze key measured web site performance areas including site performance from a customer service and marketing perspective, and areas for improvement in web site.

·  Must know the effects of site design on server configuration and functionality.  Understanding of HTTP service, experience managing directories, managing site access, generating log files, web server security, and script management required.  Specific experience with Microsoft IIS and Apache preferred.

·  Must be familiar with the InterNIC domain naming schema and its effect on www.replacements.com web site performance, as well as with the Network Solutions Domain Naming and Registration service.

·  Interest in and ability to monitor and understand developing trends in Internet and web technology required

·  Requires a team-oriented approach to interaction across departments to facilitate the development and growth of the www.replacements.com web site.

·  Must be able to work in a general office environment, moderately lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally push, pull, and climb a ladder

·  Occasional standing, walking, bending, and stooping required

·  Working knowledge of our products and processes preferred





Salary Range:

$40,000 - $60,000 per year

 

 

Education and Background:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, or Associate's degree in a related area and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

 

Company Info:
Replacements Ltd. provides an open, honest and safe environment that opposes discrimination of any kind.  We have previously been voted "Best Place to Work in the Triad" by the Business Journal. We offer medical, dental, vision and company paid life insurance; 401(k) with 100% company matching up to 6%; paid holiday and vacation time; casual dress; full-time company nurse and you can even bring your dog to work!