Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Website Development Director to lead our digital transformation and oversee the strategic planning, design, development, and maintenance of our corporate websites, customer websites and web applications. This role is pivotal in driving innovation, ensuring optimal user experiences, and aligning web initiatives with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background combined with exceptional leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders. Join us to shape the future of our online presence and deliver impactful digital solutions that engage and inspire our audiences.
Duties
- Lead the end-to-end development of website projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, technical standards, and best practices.
- Oversee the architecture, design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization of websites using technologies such as Angular, React, Node.js, PHP, Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and .NET.
- Manage a team of developers, designers, and system administrators to foster a collaborative environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
- Implement robust security protocols including PCI compliance and network security measures like firewalls, VPNs, DNS management, and adherence to NIST standards to safeguard digital assets.
- Coordinate with IT infrastructure teams to ensure scalable cloud computing solutions on platforms such as AWS and Azure while managing virtualization environments like vSphere and SAN storage systems.
- Drive agile project management methodologies to streamline workflows using SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), change management processes, and vendor management strategies.
- Develop disaster recovery plans and business continuity strategies to ensure website availability and data integrity during unforeseen events or outages.
- Monitor system performance metrics related to database management (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB), application development (APIs), and network infrastructure to optimize operational efficiency.
Skills
- Extensive experience with modern web development frameworks including Angular, React (React Express), Node.js, PHP, Python, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and .NET technologies.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure along with virtualization tools like vSphere for scalable infrastructure deployment.
- Proficiency in database systems including SQL Server, Oracle Database, MongoDB; expertise in ETL processes and data warehousing is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of network security protocols including VPNs, DNS management, firewall configuration, WAN/LAN setup; familiarity with MPLS networks is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale IT projects utilizing Agile methodologies; excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement at all levels.
- Familiarity with IT governance frameworks such as NIST standards; experience in risk management and compliance initiatives like PCI is essential.
- Strong leadership qualities with proven success in managing cross-disciplinary teams; adept at vendor negotiations and contract management.
- Technical expertise in system administration tasks including server management (Windows/Linux), virtualization (vSphere), system design principles, disaster recovery planning, and help desk support. Join us as a Website Development Director to innovate boldly while ensuring secure and reliable digital experiences that elevate our brand presence worldwide!
Pay: $1,000.00 - $8,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10011