Web Developer Job at JDA Worldwide in Indianapolis

Web Developer – JDA Worldwide

JDA Worldwide is a full-service marketing agency serving national, emerging, and category-leading brands since 2003. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we specialize in brand, creative, digital, paid media, and public relations. Our portfolio company of Prolific has been named to the Inc. 500 for several consecutive years and recognized as a top employer in Indiana.

The ideal candidate can maximize original project scopes and create highly scalable web applications that serve thousands of users daily. This role requires a passion for the industry, continuous learning, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Create functional prototypes for clients to preview and provide feedback.
• Deliver high-performance, standards-compliant web applications.
• Develop user-centric, functional, and visually appealing web applications.
• Provide updates to existing client websites.
• Troubleshoot and correct bugs that may exist in web applications.
• Maintain established brand requirements through web implementation.
• Remain up to date on emerging technologies and best practices.
• Understand the technical trade-offs of various approaches, including budget/time estimates.

Requirements

• Extensive understanding of WordPress, including building custom themes and plugins.
• Extensive understanding of Shopify, including custom theme development.
• Extensive understanding of PHP.
• Understanding of Figma.
• Understanding of semantic HTML5.
• Understanding of CSS3 and SCSS.
• Understanding of React.
• Understanding of modern web animation techniques.
• Understanding of high-performance responsive web design techniques.
• Understanding of web performance optimization.
• Understanding of creating SEO-friendly websites.
• Understanding of Git and, ideally, the Git Flow workflow.
• Understanding of modern web design concepts, techniques, and best practices.

Additional Desired Skills

• Knowledge of HubSpot.
• Knowledge of Shopify.
• Knowledge of relational database technologies such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of accessible web applications (WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.2 / Section 508 compliance).
• Knowledge of web security considerations.
• Unix command line interface and related tools.
• Knowledge of macOS.
• Knowledge of Webflow.
• Familiarity with C# and ASP.NET.

Skills & Tools Used

• Obsessed with detail.
• Willing and able to chase excellence.
• Confident and self-assured.
• Committed to a team-first mentality.
• Motivated to achieve at the highest level.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Marketing and Art/Creative
• Advertising Services and Marketing Services

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

Location & Compensation

Indianapolis, IN