At Jungle Scout, we are on a mission to build the best Amazon competitive intelligence tools for Amazon sellers and brands.
We’re growing and looking to add a
Senior Web Developer
to our
website
and
marketing
team.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Web Developer with expertise in WordPress and PHP to join our fast-paced, collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in developing custom WordPress themes, experience with complex ACF setups, and an understanding of PHP 8.0+. In addition to web development, this role requires experience in SEO best practices and the ability to integrate account-based marketing (ABM) tools and manage data flows between the website and MarTech platforms, such as Marketo, Optimizely, and Segment.io.The successful candidate will collaborate with designers to implement Figma designs into high-quality, responsive web pages and work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize the website for performance and user experience.
The ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential.
Location:
We’re a remote-first company and looking to hire this person anywhere between the PST - EST time zone across Canada (excluding Quebec)
Interested in learning more? Let’s get into the details:
Performance Objectives:
Primary Objective:
To develop, maintain, and optimize the company's WordPress-based website, ensuring high performance, SEO best practices, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless user experience.
Key Performance Objectives:
- Build and maintain custom WordPress themes and templates that align with design specifications and company goals.
- Implement complex ACF setups and manage integrations that enhance website functionality.
- Ensure the website is optimized for SEO, page load speed, and responsive design across all devices.
Key Success Factors:
Behavioral Competencies:
- Collaboration: Ability to work closely with designers, marketers, and other team members in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Problem-Solving: Demonstrates a proactive approach to troubleshooting and solving technical issues, especially under tight deadlines.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures that all website components are implemented with precision, especially when translating Figma designs into responsive pages.
- Adaptability: Comfortable adapting to new tools and technologies, including PHP 8.0+ features and best practices.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly when conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Required Skills & Experience:
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in developing and maintaining WordPress websites.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex ACF setups and integrate custom plugins.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in WordPress development, including custom theme creation and advanced template management.
- Strong PHP skills, with experience in PHP 8.0+ preferred.
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and technical SEO implementation.
- Marketing Technology (MarTech) Integration: Proficiency in managing data flow between the website and marketing tools like Marketo, Optimizely, and Segment.io, ensuring accurate and efficient data transfer for marketing automation, analytics, and personalization.
- Experience with ABM Tools: Ability to set up, configure, and integrate account-based marketing tools to support data-driven marketing and sales strategies.
- Bonus: Experience with AWS, Webpack, React, Docker / Lando for local development, familiarity with leveraging APIs and CRM databases to manage customer lead flows.
Jungle Principles:
- Excellence: Strive for high-quality code and continuously improve website performance. Constantly raise the bar and stay updated on new developments to keep the website competitive.
- Multiply: Empower team members by sharing knowledge and fostering growth. This leads to a more capable and autonomous team, ensuring greater efficiency and better results.
- Passion: Approach challenges with enthusiasm and perseverance. Passion fuels creativity and problem-solving, inspiring the team and driving continuous improvement.
- Intrapreneurship: Take ownership of the website and proactively seek opportunities to improve it. Acting with an entrepreneurial mindset drives innovation and contributes to the company's success.
- Customer: Deeply understand customer challenges and innovate to solve them. Focus on delivering transformative improvements that enhance their success, keeping their needs at the center of every solution.
Note:
The one constant in our evolving, dynamic environment is change. Needless to say, you’ll never get bored ;)
The responsibilities listed above are our needs today but we are keeping future needs & opportunities in mind when hiring for this position. We value adaptability and a growth mindset in team members. Although it’s not promised, the successful candidate should be prepared for the possibility that their role may evolve over time as our business strategies and priorities change.
What you’ll get:
💥The BEST team. You’ll work alongside the smartest, most passionate, and kindest humans day in and day out making work fun.💥
Remote-first culture.
Jungle Scout has been remote-first since day one. We believe team members should work from the place where they do their best work. Whether that's working from home, in office at one of our hubs, a co-working space.
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A growth culture!
We have tons of opportunities for you to elevate your skills and take you to that next step; we are here to help you find the ones that matter most to you through exposure and training.
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Ability to make impact!
Although it’s a highly collaborative culture, team members are empowered to work autonomously and take extreme ownership of their work. You'll have the opportunity to truly make a difference and impact our customers.
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Competitive compensation packages!
We structure our compensation packages to reward our team members' contributions to our company's success - you’ll have a bonus tied to performance and will be invested into our long-term success with Equity.
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Flexible Time Off.
With our generous PTO and recognition of local holidays, escape to the beach, recharge mentally, or use your Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back through volunteering.💥
Comprehensive Health Benefits & Retirement Program.
We offer comprehensive healthcare and retirement matching plans for eligible employees.
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Paid Parental Leave Policy.
Jungle Scout values the importance of family and offers a paid parental leave that provides the support and flexibility you need to embrace this special time in your life. We also offer a ramp-back period for a seamless transition for you and your family.
About Jungle Scout
Jungle Scout is the leading all-in-one platform for selling on Amazon, supporting more than $50 billion in annual Amazon revenue and 10 global Amazon marketplaces. Founded in 2015 as the first Amazon product research tool, Jungle Scout today features a full suite of best-in-class business management solutions and powerful market intelligence resources to help entrepreneurs and brands manage their ecommerce businesses. The Jungle Scout team is a group of smart, motivated, and fun-loving professionals working hard to help our customers achieve success.
We have a remote-first culture with employees across the world as well as in our hub offices in Austin, TX and Vancouver, BC. We believe team members should have the opportunity to choose the work environment that works best for them, so we give our team members the option of working from home, at one of our hub offices, or from a co-working space.
We prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Jungle Scout, we recognize the value of different experiences, backgrounds and cultures. We hire intentionally, with this in mind.Jungle Scout is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.All offers of employment at Jungle Scout are contingent upon clear results of a comprehensive background check.
Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates prior to start date.
