Interactive Developer

We are looking for a new Employee Owner that is interested in website and web app configuration and development for various clients across various modern tech stacks. An Interactive Developer at Drake Cooper is expected to have strong skills in technology and be familiar with modern web scripting languages. They should be comfortable managing configuration and entering content into web applications.

We expect this individual to learn from the technology team and grow in their career. At Drake Cooper, we strive to adhere to the best web programming practices but recognize that every organization and client has unique needs and approaches. As such, we are looking for someone with a learner's mindset, open to growing in-and contributing to-our technology stack.

In this role, your primary job will be to build robust technology solutions that solve marketing, advertising, or business-related problems for our clients. Our typical platform is WordPress, backed by our class-based framework and ACF. A typical work day might include creating custom post types with complex relationships, custom content blocks, front-end interactivity built using React, all bundled by Webpack and deployed using automated CI tools. That said, we always strive to consider the right tech stack for the challenge, so you may also find yourself building a static microsite with Next.js or a custom API integration in PHP.

This could be a junior or mid-level role depending on experience. If you have a passion for code and a learner's mindset we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every qualification listed below.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Website configuration and content management with WordPress, React, Squarespace, and Shopify
• Extending WordPress with custom CMS features
• Building elegant, responsive front-ends based on UX/UI design prototypes
• First-level support troubleshooting web applications
• Maintenance and updates to web applications
• Setting up third party email campaigns
• Configuring web application integrations through tools such as Zapier
• Estimation of deliverables
• Collaborating with other developers, project managers, and stakeholders
• Time tracking and time management

QUALIFICATIONS

Proficent in - - -

• HTML, Javascript, and (S)CSS
• WordPress configuration and content management
• WordPress templating & customization
• PHP and object-oriented programming
• JavaScript
• Working with 3rd-party web application platforms (like Zapier) to create integrations
• Dependency management (npm, composer) and build tools (Gulp, Webpack)
• Searching and using technical documentation to learn new platforms
• Git/Bitbucket

Working knowledge of - - -

• React & Next.js
• Custom API development
• Managing third party email services such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact
• Navigating design tools like Figma or Adobe XD

Must haves - - -

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Strategic problem-solving skills

Bonus skills - - -

• CRM experience (specifically Salesforce)
• Background or experience in design
• Background or experience in copywriting
• Experience with ClickUp
• Experience with WooCommerce
• Experience with Shopify

BENEFITS:

• 100% Employee Owned
• Your Choice Hybrid (work from where you need to - home, office, etc.)
• Fast-paced, energetic workplace
• Dynamic and accessible management and co-workers
• 401k plan with a match
• Agency paid medical, life, and short-term disability insurance along with options for vision, dental, additional life, and long-term disability insurance
• A generous time off program including family leaves
• Office Green Bike Membership
• Time off programs for continuing education and volunteer work
• Flexible work schedules for flexible life/work balance
• Internal education program

At Drake Cooper, we embrace differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make each of us unique. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate a culture based on respect, diversity, and inclusion.