Web Developer (Full Stack) - Rocket Clicks

Bonus Eligible: Eligible, up to $5k Annual Performance-Based Bonus

Benefits: Current Rocket Clicks Benefit Package, Remote Work Available 

Who We Are: Rocket Clicks was established in August 2008, stemming from a small digital marketing team on our sister company, Sterling Satellite. Over the years, we have made a mark for ourselves as one of the smartest digital marketing agencies in the southeastern WI area through meaningful partnerships and smart, human-driven digital strategy. 

We know a strong foundation is key and our values drive us each and every day: 

• Curiosity - We crave knowledge because we want to be the best at what we do. 
• Emotional Intelligence - We are empathetic and conduct ourselves with composure  and self-awareness. 
• We Reach - We are proactive self-starters in pursuit of constant improvement and  growth opportunities. 
• Inspire Confidence - We are smart and transparent; people trust our decision making. 
• We are a Team - We prioritize what's best for the business over what's best for ourselves. 

Objective:

In the lives we impact, the businesses we grow, and the industries we serve, we add value to every interaction. The Rocket Clicks web developer helps us go above and beyond in service to our clients and to our fellow team members.

The Web Developer provides our client service team with expert HTML/CSS, Javascript, server and database support, by answering questions, troubleshooting and resolving errors with their knowledge of programming languages. 

The Web Developer can improve and optimize the backend and frontend of websites and will work with the Directors to identify and make proactive improvements to client websites, benchmarking site speed performance, identifying issues and implementing solutions that result in client sites running at optimal speeds and performance, positively impacting user experience and rank within Google.

Outcomes of Role:

KPIs: 

• Successful Sprint Outcomes 80% - rolling 30-day  avg

• No Open Unassigned Tickets - rolling 30-day avg

• 100% of clients have performance benchmark - (Timeline TBD)

Responsibilities:

• Eliminate Search Console errors

• Optimize website for page load speed, core web vitals, and mobile usability

• Analyze and research user experience metrics and make recommendations

• Ensure host is up to date (WP, plugins, php version, etc)

• Execute ongoing client focused sprints:

• Performance Sprint

• Benchmark and set priorities for Speed and Performance

• Execute Performance Optimizations

• Build Sprint

• Landing Page Development

• CRO/UX Testing

• Front-end development

• Migration Support

• CDN Implementation

• Special Projects

• Provide support for Client Service team members, troubleshoot key tracking and reporting issues: Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, GA4, Zapier, API Integrations, facebook pixel, etc.... 

• Identify training opportunities and develop training materials to minimize recurring support requests

• Responsible for directing outside support resources for implementation

• Stay up-to-date with programming languages, technologies, frameworks and webdev trends

Preferred Experience: 

• Agency Experience with Client Interaction

• Google Tag Manager

• Wordpress Development

• Ecommerce (Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce)

• Python

• API’s

• Technical SEO
  
  

Competencies (For Your Improvement: A guide for development and coaching, 5th edition)

Perspective (46) 

• Looks toward the broadest possible view of an issue/challenge

• Has broad-ranging personal and business interests and pursuits

• Can easily pose future scenarios

• Can think globally

• Can discuss multiple aspects and impacts of issues and project them into the future

Intellectual Horsepower (30) 

• Is bright and intelligent

• Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably

• Described as intellectually sharp, capable, and agile

Learning on the Fly (32)  

• Learns quickly when facing new problems

• A relentless versatile learner

• Open to change

• Analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement

• Experiments and will try anything to find solutions

• Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

Functional/Technical Skills (24)  

• Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment

Technical Learning (61) 

• Picks up on technical things quickly

• Can learn new skills and knowledge

• Is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge—like internet technology

• Does well in technical courses and seminars  

Problem Solving (51)  

• Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions

• Probes all fruitful sources for answers

• Can see hidden problems

• Is excellent at honest analysis

• Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answer

Dealing with Ambiguity (2)  

• Can effectively cope with change

• Can shift gears comfortably

• Can decide and act without having the total picture

• Isn’t upset when things are in the air

• Doesn’t have to finish things before moving on

• Can comfortably handle risks and uncertainty

Organizing (39)  

• Can marshall resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done

• Can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal

• Uses resources effectively and efficiently

• Arranges information and files in a useful manner

Innovation Management (28)  

• Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market

• Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work

• Has a sense about managing the creative process of others

• Can facilitate effective brainstorming

• Can project how potential ideas may play out in the market

Managing and Measuring Work (35)  

• Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions

• Sets clear objectives and measures

• Monitors process, progress, and results

• Designs feedback loops into work

Drive for Results (53)  

• Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully

• Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers

• Very bottom-line oriented

• Steadfastly pushes self and others for results

Written Communication (67)  

• Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles

• Can get messages across that have the desired effect

Interpersonal Savvy (31) 

• Relates well to all kinds of people – up, down and sideways 

• Builds appropriate rapport 

• Builds constructive and effective relationships 

• Uses diplomacy and tact 

• Can defuse even high-tension situations