Job Description

Job Overview:Applied Systems, Inc., a worldwide leader in insurance technology, is currently searching for a searching for a knowledgeable and talented Sr. Web Development Specialist to join our Digital Marketing team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative team with a focus on growth. You will own the development, management, and optimization of the underlying code base and technology architecture of Applied Systems\xe2\x80\x99 global suite of websites and digital properties.You will also partner closely with key stakeholders across the Marketing department to communicate technical requirements, provide reviews and status updates on key projects, contribute to coding best practices and documentation, and ensure a seamless and engaging user experience across all global web properties white ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates.What You\xe2\x80\x99ll DoOptimization and Maintenance:

• End-to-end website management, including the development of new functionality and ongoing maintenance and support across marketing websites for the Applied Systems family of brands.
• Ensure technical optimization of website through best practice architecture and page load speed optimization.
• Ensure websites maintain appropriate levels of privacy control and accessibility standards.
• Work closely with internal Security team to audit and maintain web security standards and best practices. Conducts monthly audits using various tools to ensure code meets various standards.
• Provide research and recommendations for new features across web properties.
• Work directly with DXP Vendor (Optimizely) on support requests, as well as platform upgrades and product roadmap reviews.
• Provide occasional off-hours support of websites, including website updates and migrations, domain transfers and security fixes.

Program Organization:

• Be responsible for weekly sprint planning and weekly production code pushes
• Accept and triages inbound web-related issues and errors.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new business processes that improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
• Ensure best practices are upheld for web development, including documentation.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Communicate new features/functionality to the larger Marketing team.
• Collaborate closely with Design team on the implementation of designs, UX review and usability testing.
• Translate website requests into technical requirements.
• Assist with development and support of a Junior Developer

Quality Control:

• Maintain a high integrity of quality assurance by developing processes and documentation, training supporting stakeholders if needed.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Need to SucceedWe\xe2\x80\x99re looking for someone who:

• Can work hybrid from our Toronto office (1 day per week).
• Has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Web Development (or similar education).

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript, .NET and C# / XML / JSON or DXP systems (Optimizely, Adobe, Sitecore, Wordpress, Drupal, etc).
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas:

• Version Control Software & Tools (Git, GitHub, GitKraken preferred).
• Google Tag Manager.

• WCAG guidelines and web accessibility best practices.
• Creative & wireframing tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc)

• Analytics and Optimization tools (Google Analytics, Siteimprove, etc).
• Working with key stakeholders across teams/departments to define technical requirements and successfully launch projects on time.
• Cross-browser testing and cross-platform compatibility, including experience with QA & testing tools (Browser Stack, etc).
• Developing a responsive, mobile-first user experience.
• Quick mastery of existing applications and their maintenance, as well as recommend ways to continually improve.
• The ability to clearly communicate technical details and collaborate well with non-technical staff to understand business needs and project requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot code.
• Be up-to-date with latest trends, techniques, best-practices and technologies.

• We proudly support and encourage people with military experience, as well as military spouses, to apply

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll GainBenefits from Day One

• Health insurance plans, dental, and vision
• Wellness incentives
• 401(k) and/or RRSP retirement savings plans with employer match

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive paid vacation time and a free day for your birthday
• Personal/sick time
• Paid holidays
• Flex Time
• Paid parental leave (U.S. candidates)
• Volunteer time off

Empowering Career Growth and Success \xe2\x80\x93 We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We grow our teams from within and give our employees opportunities to advance.What We ValueWe strive for excellence at every turn to be the best at what we do. We invest in talent, care about our people and are empowered by the results of our work. We fulfil the promise of insurance \xe2\x80\x93 safeguarding and protecting what matters most in people\xe2\x80\x99s lives. And there is no more important job than that.Our focus on the workforce, workplace and marketplace gives us a qualified individual in an environment in which they can be productive while we maintain our position in the industry. To help drive that change toward a vibrant, modern workplace, we have employee-driven networks with commonalities in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and military status.Who We AreFor 40 years, Applied Systems has created innovative technology for the global insurance industry. Today, we are a rapidly growing software leader that is revolutionizing the way agencies and brokerages succeed.We are smart and curious people in a tech-first environment that champions bold and powerful thinking. We are transforming a complex industry through digitization, automation, and innovative new partnerships. Together we are driving the industry fearlessly forward.It\xe2\x80\x99s an exciting time at Applied. You can do big things here, in an environment that supports creative thinking and bold ideas. Visit for more information on how you can challenge what\xe2\x80\x99s possible.EEO StatementApplied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don\xe2\x80\x99t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.#LI-Remote

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