Full Stack Developer

Thank you for checking us out! We are Thrive, a full-service digital marketing agency based in Arlington, Texas. We have over 160 talented team members (respectfully referred to as Thrivers) based around the world (and representing 10 different countries!). We are committed to growing sustainably and strategically, through relationships and results with our clients.

Here is where you come in! We are looking for passionate, ambitious go-getters who have a growth mindset to build a world class marketing agency. We stop at nothing less than building our teams with A-players who care about their work, their clients and literally want to win.

Our founder and President, Matt Bowman, recently announced that Thrive has just made the INC 5000 list for seven years in a row! We want you to be a part of making it another seven years!

Summary:
We are a dynamic digital marketing agency seeking a seasoned full-stack Web Support Developer to join our vibrant team. This position will work closely with other developers, support specialists, project managers, and clients to implement additional website functionality, perform website updates, and resolve issues and errors.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of CMS platforms such as WordPress and Shopify, web design, web development, website troubleshooting, and client communications. You will be pivotal in ensuring that Thrive’s clients have websites that are money-making machines for their businesses!

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement website updates as requested by clients and internal Thrive teams
• Troubleshoot website issues and errors
• Document all work in thorough detail for review by internal teams and clients
• Collaborate with other developers and support specialists on the Web Support team
• Collaborate with designers, SEO specialists, and Thrivers from other teams
• Support marketing consultants in providing estimates for potential clients
• Adhere to development standards and best practices
• Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing
• Optimize website performance (PageSpeed Insights, Page Experience, Core Web Vitals)
• Develop and modify PHP, native WordPress code, .liquid code, and JavaScript families (React, jQuery, etc.)
• Maintain WordPress core and plugins, as well as other CMS core and plugins
• Stay up to date with industry standards and trends, and be open to learning and
  developing, updating, and maintaining new and different platforms
• Assist with quality assurance (testing, debugging, and documentation) on client websites
• Offer training to clients and internal teams as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• WordPress: Extend core WordPress functionality as necessary through custom development of WordPress custom post types, plugins, or REST API connections. Have developer experience with WordPress core, themes, plugins, custom code, multi-sites, API integrations, and WP-CLI. Regularly test and implement software updates related to WordPress core, plugins, or theme files.
• Page builders: Beaver Builder, Divi, Elementor, and similar tools to build and edit websites.
• E-commerce: WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, and payment gateways
• CMS Platforms: Magento, Drupal, headless applications, etc.
• Front-End Programming Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, React, and similar.
• Back-end Programming Skills: PHP, Node.js, and similar.
• Database Skills: MySQL database usage and optimization.
• Accessibility: ADA, WCAG 2.0+, WCAG 3, UAAG.
• Testing: Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to help ensure a consistent user experience across various platforms and devices.
• Performance Optimization: Optimization best practices, mobile optimization, WordPress optimization plugins, PageSpeed Insights, Core Web Vitals, etc.
• SEO Best Practices: Work alongside our SEO team to ensure websites meet SEO best practices, including for Robots.txt, XML sitemaps, meta tags, 301 redirects, schema markup, WordPress SEO plugins, Shopify SEO plugins.
• Agency Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a digital marketing agency environment, with a comprehensive understanding of digital marketing and web development in a marketing context.
• Analytical Mindset and Attention to Detail: Strong analytical skills, noticing the small things that create big impacts, with experience troubleshooting complex website errors and integrations among different platforms.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Working both solo and with a team to resolve website issues with a focus on the client’s success.
• Collaborative Spirit: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to learn from and teach team members, collaborate across departments, and influence client strategie
• Communication: CEFR B2 or ACTFL Advanced level with the English language, written and oral; comfortable meeting with internal teams and clients as needed.
• Additional Skills: Experience with headless WordPress, client communication, support ticketing systems, and task management/project management systems are a plus.
• Home Office: Fast and reliable Internet and computer for video calls and local development.

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a passionate team that values creativity, innovation, and results.
• Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience and the crucial role you will play in our agency’s success.

Here Are Some Other Things That You Will Get From Us:

• Remote Work, and Flexibility – we understand the importance of work-life balance and are committed to embracing remote work so that employees can thrive both personally and professionally.
• Opportunity to Learn and Develop With Our Team – we believe in continuous growth and development as a comprehensive approach to nurturing your skills, expanding your knowledge, and supporting your professional journey.
• Collaborative Culture – our collaborative culture is built on the belief that the collective strength of our team members brings forth creativity, diverse perspectives, and remarkable achievements.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit – we encourage creativity, innovation and taking ownership of projects where you will contribute your ideas and drive initiatives.
• Recognition and Rewards – we believe in acknowledging and celebrating the exceptional contributions and dedication of our employees. Our recognition and rewards program is designed to create a motivating and fulfilling work environment where achievements are not only noticed but also rewarded. We understand that our employees are our most valuable asset, and their success is integral to our collective growth.
• Compensation – strong compensation package for all Thrivers.
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Benefits- full health benefits for U.S. Thrivers and health stipends for all global Thrivers.
• Remote Work Stipends – set up your workspace and receive a $600 reimbursement every three years.
• Parental Leave
• Charity Matching Program
• 401k – 3% company match for U.S. Thrivers
• Off-The-Charts Culture and So Much More!