Front-end Web Developer

Midwest Tape / hoopla – For over 30 years, Midwest Tape has served libraries and their patrons with access to the best content in the media world. Our digital offering, hoopla Digital, combines the media and library expertise of Midwest Tape with the latest in web and mobile technology, delivering an all-in-one experience to the library world. As hoopla continues to grow globally, we are expanding our team.

We value our people and offer competitive pay and benefits, a healthy work/life balance, and appreciation for a job well done.

The developer will maintain and update Word Press sites, including themes, templates, and plugins, develop interactive content, manage migrations to new hosting platforms, and implement custom coding in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP. Additional duties include creating international sites, managing tracking integration with Salesforce, and supporting marketing technology implementations such as Monetate and Google Tag Manager. The role also involves collaboration with marketing, UX, and web development teams to translate marketing goals into effective web components and ensure accessible, responsive email templates.

The ideal candidate will have strong Word Press expertise, front-end coding skills, and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact digital solutions.

• Update and maintain Word Press templates and themes and develop interactive content for our thought leadership sites.
• Migrate and manage Word Press sites on new hosting environments or platforms.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Word Press plugins.
• Write and implement custom HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP code as needed.
• Develop international sites with region-specific content.
• Create and manage tracking between Word Press sites and Salesforce.

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to implement personalized experiences using Monetate, providing custom code and guidance.
• Support marketing initiatives by coding responsive and accessible email templates.
• Assist in managing and deploying tags via Google Tag Manager, ensuring accurate tracking and analytics.
• Act as liaison with dev on CMS platform to ensure marketing-focused on page content development.
• Stay up-to-date on marketing / email technology trends.

• Act as a technical liaison between Marketing and Web Development teams.
• Translate marketing goals into functional web components and experiences.
• Partner with UX to provide input on UX/UI best practices to enhance user engagement.

• Proficiency in Word Press (themes, plugins, migrations).
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Familiarity with Google Tag Manager and web analytics tools.
• Hands-on experience with personalization platforms like Monetate or similar.
• Understanding of SEO best practices.
• Experience with version control (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with server-side tagging.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience with Firebase integration.
• Basic design skills or experience working with creative teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with AI dev tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum Methodology.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, Lucid, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Preferred Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, web design, or related area, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience in front-end web development, preferably within a marketing or agency environment.
• Experience implementing international websites.
• Experience with email development (HTML/CSS for email clients).

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to regularly sit for extended periods of time.
• Perform repetitive motion-type tasks.
• Must be physically present for meetings, presentations, and training.
• Ability to work on-site in a team environment.

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• 401k + match
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Flex time
• 10 paid holidays
• Company performance bonus
• Holiday bonus
• Paid time to volunteer
• Training & career development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are currently unable to sponsor employment visas. All candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.