Career Opportunities

Web Developer

About the Position

You will be responsible for leading functional design, implementation, and maintenance efforts on websites for the Company and our clients. You will work as an integral member of the marketing team, providing the programming skills and technical expertise necessary to support our clients’ Internet marketing strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Building and maintaining server-side applications and scripts to support Company and client web projects
  • Developing websites features and functionality that support optimal search engine rankings and overall marketing strategies
  • Writing efficient, reusable, and easily refactored code using intuitive file hierarchies and appropriate use of common design patterns
  • Implementing and maintaining the technical elements of search engine optimization and conversion tracking strategies
  • Recommending improvements to the architecture and functionality of existing websites to increase their effectiveness in supporting overall marketing strategies
  • Performing comprehensive Web Master duties, including web and database server configuration, code refactoring/maintenance, and content updates
  • Staying abreast of new advancements in web technologies and learning to effectively leverage new trends and techniques to accomplish marketing goals
  • Identifying and supervising outside web design/development resources, as necessary

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline (i.e. Computer Science, Digital Media)
  • 2-4 years experience in server-side programming
  • Advanced server-side programming skills, particularly using PHP
  • Strong client-side programming skills (JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX etc..)
  • Solid knowledge of relational database design, with experience building data-driven web applications
  • Ability to configure and maintain Apache and mySQL server software
  • Experience managing technical SEO considerations such as pagerank sculpting, deep and rapid indexing, and the building of semantically optimal web pages
  • Impeccable knowledge of modern, W3C standards-compliant web markup using XHTML and CSS
  • Familiarity with current and proposed semantic markup such as XML, RSS, Microformats, and HTML5 and their use as applied to rich search-engine indexing and user accessibility (for screen readers, mobile phones, etc..)
  • Basic knowledge of visual design and wireframing using Adobe Software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, etc..)
  • Desire to work in a team environment
  • Must be independent, self-motivated and able to manage priorities and achieve results in a fast-paced environment

Strong Plus:

  • Experience installing and customizing e-commerce and CMS software
  • Experience developing in Flash using Actionscript
  • Experience using Google Webmaster Tools and similar SEO tools to improve organic indexing of websites
  • Previous exposure to a marketing/advertising environment and the business concerns therein
  • Experience customizing web analytics and conversion tracking software

Media Placement Group offers excellent company benefits, including competitive salary, health and disability insurance, and both a 401-K and profit sharing plan. Interested candidates should e-mail both a resume and salary history to: careers@mediaplacementgroup.com, as well as a link to their online portfolio if available.

Career Opportunities

Media Placement Group is looking for qualified, highly motivated individuals who want to contribute to a progressive organization while gaining experience that will further their professional objectives.

We invite candidates to view our current career opportunities and send your resume to the e-mail address provided in the detailed description.