Senior Web Developer

Nielsen is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides insights into consumer behavior and market trends.
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Web Developer

Nielsen is seeking a Senior Website developer to join their Marketing Technology & Data Team, a Center of Excellence responsible for the design, development, and execution of digital, platform, and data strategy. This role will report to the Director of Web Development and will be crucial in leading and executing complex web projects to meet the growing needs and objectives of the business.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing complex WordPress websites, possess strong technical skills, and be able to lead projects from conception to completion. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, designing and maintaining corporate websites, implementing responsive design principles, and working with WordPress and related technologies.

This position offers an opportunity to work with a global leader in measurement and data analytics, contributing to the management of Nielsen's corporate website, which is used to empower Nielsen audiences with valuable content, insights, and solutions. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Key skills required include strong WordPress development experience, proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and experience with various web technologies and cloud platforms. The successful candidate will play a vital role in improving website performance, implementing security best practices, and staying updated with the latest WordPress trends and technologies.

Join Nielsen's marketing team and be part of a group tasked with unlocking revenue growth by strengthening the company's domain authority and effectively connecting with target audiences throughout the buyer journey. This role offers the chance to work on innovative projects, drive business outcomes, and contribute to Nielsen's continued success in the global market research and data analytics industry.

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Responsibilities For Senior Web Developer

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to web engineers
  • Design, develop and maintain corporate websites
  • Implement responsive and mobile-first design principles
  • Research, evaluate and implement custom plugins, themes and functionality for WordPress
  • Install, configure and maintain WordPress instances
  • Evaluate, recommend and integrate third-party services, APIs and platforms
  • Work collaboratively with website designers, product manager and web strategist
  • Identify and execute solutions to improve website performance and functionality
  • Implement security best practices
  • Stay updated with the latest WordPress trends, tools and technologies
  • Conduct code reviews and maintain high coding standards

Requirements For Senior Web Developer

JavaScript
PHP
Node.js
  • 5+ years experience in WordPress development
  • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and Javascript Frameworks
  • Strong backend development skills using PHP, including experience with WordPress APIs and custom plugin development
  • Experience working in the WordPress development ecosystem
  • Proficient with NodeJS and creating/maintaining REST API
  • Support legacy libraries such as Bootstrap 4, and jQuery
  • Experience with Google Cloud, Apps Script, and AWS is a plus
  • Excellent problem solving skills, attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a remote team
  • Use of software design and testing principles
  • Version control and continuous integration using tools such as Github, CircleCI
  • Knowledge of website accessibility standards

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