Mazzella is hiring: Marketing Web Developer in Cleveland

Brief Description The Web Developer is primarily responsible for the technical execution, user experience, and ongoing optimization of Mazzella’s digital storefronts. Reporting to the Director of Ecommerce, this role serves as the technical lead for the front‑end customer journey, ensuring high performance, accessibility, and conversion‑driven design. A critical near‑term focus is supporting the cross‑functional team in evaluating and selecting a new e‑commerce platform (Shopify, BigCommerce, or WooCommerce) for migration by the end of 2026. While a third‑party agency will lead the initial platform implementation, this role will provide expert technical guidance during the transition and take full ownership of maintaining and improving the storefront post‑launch. Additionally, this role provides essential technical support for Mazzella’s corporate WordPress sites and Intranet (SharePoint). Key Responsibilities Ecommerce Platform Strategy & Maintenance Platform Migration Support: Act as the internal technical subject matter expert during the evaluation and selection of a new e‑commerce platform. Provide input on technical requirements, API capabilities, and long‑term maintainability. Post-Launch Ownership: Following the implementation of the new platform by a third‑party agency, take ownership of the front‑end environment to perform ongoing enhancements, feature updates, and UI/UX iterations. Performance & Conversion: Optimize the storefront for Core Web Vitals, SEO, and maximum loading speed. Use analytics and user feedback to iterate on designs and improve conversion rates (CRO). Third-Party Integrations: Support the integration and maintenance of third‑party apps, APIs, and ERP system connections to ensure a seamless data flow and customer experience. Accessibility & Compliance: Ensure all digital storefronts meet WCAG accessibility standards and maintain cross-browser compatibility. WordPress & Corporate Web Support Site Health & Security: Proactively manage the WordPress ecosystem by executing regular module, plugin, and theme updates. Ensure all security patches are applied promptly to mitigate vulnerabilities. Corporate Site Maintenance: Support the Marketing department by maintaining existing custom WordPress themes for corporate and brand-specific websites. Intranet Management: Develop and maintain intranet pages to ensure a high-quality user experience for internal team members. Content Support: Collaborate with Marketing to update web content, product assets, and promotional banners across non‑ecommerce properties. Technical Execution & Collaboration Front-End Development: Write semantic HTML, maintainable CSS (Flexbox/Grid), and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Experience with frameworks like React is highly preferred. Stakeholder Communication: Establish requirements and timelines for web initiatives. Communicate technical constraints and opportunities clearly to non-technical stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, and IT. Analytics Monitoring: Monitor site performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot, and SEMrush to drive data-informed improvements. Other duties, as assigned. Required Qualifications Experience: 3–5 years of professional experience in front-end web development, with a heavy emphasis on e‑commerce environments. Technical Stack: Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Proficiency in WordPress management is required. Maintenance Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing web security, including performing regular updates to modules, plugins, and core CMS components. E-commerce Fundamentals: Strong understanding of SEO best practices, conversion rate optimization, and accessibility standards (WCAG). Soft Skills: Self-starter mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with the architecture of WordPress, Shopify Plus, BigCommerce Enterprise, or WooCommerce. Design Tools: Experience working within design tools such as Figma or Adobe Creative Suite to translate designs into functional code. Advanced Tech: Experience with version control (Git) and familiarity with API integrations (REST/GraphQL). Agency Collaboration: Experience working alongside third-party development agencies to transition and maintain codebases. Summary At Mazzella, we're more than just a company – we're a family. With over 1300 employees and 60 locations, we lead the industry with humility and dedication to our people. When you join us, you become part of a team-oriented environment where your well‑being and growth are our top priorities. Why Join Mazzella? Team‑Oriented Environment: Experience the power of collaboration and support from colleagues who genuinely care about your success. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a real balance between your professional and personal life, ensuring fulfillment both at work and at home. Growth and Development: Embark on a lifelong learning journey with tailored development opportunities and a clear career path. Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture: Embrace our core values of humility, hunger for excellence, and smart decision‑making, creating a culture of respect and innovation. Market-Competitive Salaries: Receive compensation that recognizes your contributions and reflects our commitment to fair and competitive pay. Comprehensive Benefits: Access a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance. Free Virtual Doctor Visits: Take advantage of our Teledoc service for virtual doctor visits with $0 copay, prioritizing your health and convenience. Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your future with our tuition reimbursement program, supporting your continued education and personal growth. At Mazzella, Our Core Values Drive Everything We Do Be Safe – personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well‑being; purposeful control of risk Be a Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value Be Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Emphasize the Team over self Be Hungry – always looking for more, self‑motivated, and diligent. Do more than to just get by, committed Be Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics Third-Party Inquiry Disclaimer Mazzella Companies does not authorize or accept inquiries from third parties unless expressly permitted in writing. 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