Job Description
This is truly a web development manager role. They will be coding in Java but not tasked with all of the development. This team of 8 oversees all of the marketing on Brookdale's website but generally owns the website upkeep. They each wear several hats so we need someone with exceptional communication skills who can explain the meaning and purpose behind their code as to how it will impact users on the website. They also will be communicating with team members who specialize in front end and with a third party development team. They need to have leadership experience and also be able to test their own code.
D2D on their website:
Responsible for the architecture, code and uptime of Brookdale.com and all other marketing sites in Adobe Experience Manager. Leads custom web development team/partners throughout the entire project life cycle. Assesses the requirements, determines the appropriate architecture, makes relevant recommendations, establishes an implementation plan, and executes according to the plan to produce innovative web-based solutions.
Solely responsible for entire web development platform and code for Brookdale.com and other marketing related websites.
Manages Web Development team consisting of web developer and UX/Design Manager.
Leads web development partners and manages them within budget.
Implement, lead and maintain current and new analytics software/code.
Leads development of software for digital consumer experiences based on the Adobe AEM/CQ product suite including templates, components, workflows and tagging using JSP, Slightly, AJAX and use of AngularJS.
Implements and manages phone tracking system.
Evaluates and implements 3rd party code to websites.
Partners with marketing UX to deliver pixel perfect designs and high performance web experiences.
Collaborates with a technical team of differing specialized skillsets including enterprise architecture and data architecture.
Implements development life cycle methodologies, processes, documentation and technologies in support of the 24x7 operations of the digital marketing platforms.
Implements secure development and engineering practices and periodically evaluate platforms for security risks and vulnerabilities.
Supports Agile sprint planning, demos, and hand-off activities.
Translates business requirements into a technical design, code and test to ensure maximum effectiveness and utilization of system capabilities in production.
Implements, manages and participates in load and QA testing activities, review of results, and issue remediation
Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves complex issues involving application bugs, exceptions and failures using various debug methods.
Collects, organizes, and analyzes data to summarize findings and develop conclusions and recommendations
Evaluates emerging technology for applicability to business and technical solutions, develops business cases for projects to evaluate, and implement proof of concepts to validate expected benefit.
Maintains and improve technical skills by attending workshops, reviewing publications, participate in professional societies, and independently search out tools and exercises for professional growth.
Translates technology into business language for communication with nontechnical stakeholders and working in a collaborative environment.
Required Skills & Experience
*Cannot provide sponsorship or work with employers*
*Must be willing to come onsite M-Th*
-4+ years of Java website development experience (not application)
-Code testing experience and full SDLC in their current projects
-Experience managing a team or project
-Front end development experience (language and years are not important, will be working with front end specialists and need to be able to communicate)
-Exceptional communication skills (they need to be able to communicate thoroughly with non-technical people as they will be working alongside a marketing agency)
Selling points: their development will impact users lives and there is room for growth to eventually lead a team of developers.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Adobe AEM/CQ experience (HUGE plus)
-SQL
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.