Design Associate

The Jr. Web Developer will be involved with working on various aspects of the web development lifecycle and will assist in the front-end development, API/database integrations, and optimization of web pages to ensure that technical aspects align with SEO strategies that contribute to enhancing the overall user experience. Success Defined • Successfully implement web site changes defined by content managers and SEO specialists• Successfully migrate Legacy websites sites to our Umbraco CMS.• Develop process and code improvements to increase productivity for our content managers and SEO specialists.• Obtain Umbraco training and become a certified Umbraco Professional or higherSuccess FactorsTechnical Expertise• HTML, CSS, Javascript• Knowledge of server-side languages .NET 7/8• Usage of Visual Studio/Code• Git version control• Database systems such as SQL/MySQL• Rest API integrationEffective Communication• Clearly articulates strategies, recommendations, and results to team members and management• Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of website migrations and changes.• Leverage Project management system Asana to set and share deadlines and work priority to team members.Core Competencies• Communcate Challenges/Set Expectaion: Leverage all tools and team members to set obtainable goals during development.• Critical Thinking: Identifies issues and ideas in various fields with differing assumptions, content, and methods within the context of a business need.• Problem Solving: Works to resolve problems, address opportunities, or manage situations.• Self-Development/Continuous Learning: Actively seeks new knowledge, skills, and abilities to develop personally and professionally.• Systems Thinker: Applies a combination of skills, knowledge, and attitudes to achieve objectives and maximize efficiencies.Outcome/Measure for Calendar Year• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement website improvements• Maintain a consistent availability and expertise in web development• Support out ARS and Legacy sites by performing maintenance, original development, and migrations.• 3+ years of experience in full stack web development.• Strong coding skills with the ability to troubleshoot other people’s code• Proficiency in coding languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front-end development• Knowledge of server-side languages .NET 7/8• Development experience with .NET MVC based CMS systems• Experience with Umbraco CMS backend development preferred• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Familiarity with AI-driven content creation tools and techniquesThis is a fully remote position. Excludes candidates from CA, WA, and CO.ARS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ARS may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.