Web Developer- Digital Marketing (Job Req #2024-287)

Why Work at Ross Video? We have a great group of people working together to create and deliver cutting edge products that look amazing and are easy to use. We go all out so that our customers can have the best possible experience and achieve quality results. With a product focus, continual learning, results driven processes, and creative thinking, we constantly strive to improve our solutions and to deliver results. If you've ever watched live television, news, sports, or entertainment, you've seen our products in use. All of the major Hollywood award shows, most professional sports teams, and many of the largest broadcasters in the world use Ross Video technology. Get behind the scenes and learn about what it takes to make live events possible. If that resonates, and you’re someone with integrity, commitment, and a strong drive to deliver great products, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Web Developer on the Digital Marketing team, your primary focus will be on designing, developing, and maintaining web-based solutions that enhance customer experiences across our digital platforms. This role requires strong proficiency in WordPress development, including custom field modules, and a functional understanding of various web technologies and CMS platforms.

Who you report to: Director, Marketing - Digital

What we offer: 

Ross offers competitive salaries and comprehensive health plans, as well as several perks to help you perform at your best.   

Some of these perks include flexible hours, generous paid time off, fitness/wellness allowance, employee share ownership program, professional development support and a ton of fun social activities and events! 

Best of all, you will be part of the Ross Video team, and we’ve got a pretty energizing environment here.  

What the job is all about:

• Web Development:
  • Develop efficient, testable, and scalable code using WordPress.
  • Utilize Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) for custom WordPress development, creating flexible and dynamic content modules.
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, and optimize performance for all web properties.
  • Manage and deploy changes using GitHub and version control best practices.
  • Troubleshoot and optimize data flows between websites and back-end systems such as Google Tag Manager and GA4, ensuring data accuracy.
  • Maintain and update websites across multiple CMS platforms while ensuring seamless integrations with third-party APIs and services.
• Collaborative Efforts:
  • Work closely with the digital marketing team to translate business needs into functional web solutions that enhance user experience and drive engagement.
  • Assist with daily updates requested by marketing managers and other stakeholders, ensuring a high level of quality and timely delivery.
  • Assist in managing digital assets, including product documentation, software downloads, and other hosted resources.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies, web standards, and industry trends, applying these innovations to improve website performance and functionality.

• Data Analysis and Feedback:
• Assist in analyzing user interactions and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to enhance the user experience based on analytics and user feedback.

Who you are:

• Post-secondary education in Computer Science or a related field preferred, or equivalent related experience.
• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer, with expertise in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), PHP, MySQL, and server-side integrations.
• Proficiency in front-end development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery) and responsive web design.
• Strong knowledge of web development technologies and frameworks.
• Experience using Google Tag Manager (GTM), Google Analytics 4 (GA4), and related data integration tools.
• Working knowledge of version control systems like GitHub for managing and deploying code.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices.
• Knowledge of web performance optimization tools and techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross!  We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.