DeanHouston, one of the largest B2B marketing agencies in the US, is currently looking to select a Full-Stack Web Developer to add to our high-impact Web Team.
Role SummaryThe Web Developer is responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing modern, scalable, and user-friendly web applications and websites. This role requires a solid command of core web technologies, an understanding of full-stack development principles, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams including designers, content writers, technical leads, and project managers.
Core ResponsibilitiesWeb Application Development- Develop and maintain responsive, standards-compliant front-end interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Work confidently with the DOM and Web APIs to create dynamic, interactive user experiences.
- Ensure web applications are performant, accessible, and optimized for multiple devices and browsers.
- Use Git for source control (preferably Github), following modern branching and merging practices.
- Participate in collaborative workflows, including code reviews and continuous integration pipelines.
- Demonstrate a working understanding of web hosting environments, including domain management, DNS, Let’s Encrypt SSL and deployment.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure is a plus, especially for tasks related to environment setup, server configuration, or deployment automation.
- Exposure to NGINX, Apache, or reverse proxy configuration.
- Advanced development knowledge of WordPress for both front-end and back-end development, including theme customization, configuration, custom post types, and content architecture.
- Understanding of and experience in WordPress plugin development and the use of hooks, filters, and custom Gutenberg development is a major plus.
- Write, debug, and maintain server-side code in PHP, integrating front-end interfaces with dynamic content and data sources.
- Use MySQL (or equivalent relational databases) to design, query, and manage structured data efficiently.
- Understand database normalization, indexing, and query optimization principles.
- Contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
- Collaborate with technical project managers and stakeholders to estimate tasks, define scope, and ensure timely delivery.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to internal and external discussions with coworkers, clients, and other competency teams.
- Use the Linux command line to perform common development and deployment tasks such as file management, permissions, and server interaction.
- Advanced proficiency in DevOps related tasks is considered a strong plus.
- Front-End Frameworks: Experience with React (or similar modern frameworks) for building modular, component-based UIs.
- Server-Side JavaScript: Exposure to Node.js for backend scripting, API development, Javascript-based CMS applications, or task automation.
- Scripting & Automation: Working knowledge of Python for auxiliary tasks such as data processing, scripting, or deployment tooling.
- Agentic Development: Exposure or interest in AI Agentic development; development, deployment, and curation of LLMs and AI Agents.
- Accessibility Best Practices: Experience with implementing web accessibility using modern WCAG and ADA compliance standards.
- 3-5 years of experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Informatics or related field or equivalent experience.
- Strong grasp of core web concepts and an ability to apply them to real-world, scalable solutions.
- Analytical mindset with attention to performance, security, and maintainability.
- Clear and effective communication across both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Detail-oriented approach to code quality, documentation, and testing.
- Proactive learner with a passion for keeping up with evolving web standards and technologies.
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance package (PPO and HSA options)
- Paid parental bonding leave
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401K participation with a company match
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- Tools, training and the space for you to shape your career and professional growth
Salary Range
The total target compensation for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 USD annually, commensurate with experience, expertise and internal equity.
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What We Do
DeanHouston, Inc. is a full-service, business-to-business integrated marketing communications firm, whose mantra — Eternally Confident. Totally Fearless. — drives its strategic, total immersion approach to leveraging customer opportunities and solving complex customer problems.
Headquartered in the Two Rivers building at 525 Scott Street, Suite 201, Covington, KY (USA), DeanHouston also has offices in:
1) Rancho Cucamonga, CA, near Los Angeles
2) Orland Park, IL, southwest of Chicago
3) Nashville, TN
4) Shanghai, China
Established in the summer of 1988, DeanHouston has experienced explosive growth between 2008 and 2017, expanding its full-time employee base by more than 350% and tripling its office footprint across the enterprise. The company currently has a staff of nearly 80 people.
DeanHouston was named five times to the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing privately held companies. In 2016, it was the only Ohio company to earn a spot on this exclusive list five consecutive years.
Now the 13th largest advertising and marketing firm in the 17-county Greater Cincinnati region, DeanHouston has made the Cincinnati Business Courier's Fast 55 list three consecutive years.
Other recent notable recognition include the:
* Goering Center Tri-State Family and Private Business top Private Business Award for companies 16-50 years in business
* Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and Columbus’s Seize Hope Corporate Award
DeanHouston stays true to its original business mission: To help technical products and services companies increase revenues and net income through development/implementation of integrated branding & marketing communications strategies aligned with their short- and long-range business objectives.
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