MedCerts – a Stride Inc. company (NYSE: LRN) – is a national online training provider strengthening the workforce through innovative eLearning solutions. Focused on certifications in high-demand areas of allied healthcare and IT (Information Technology), it serves individuals from all backgrounds, including the military and their families, career changers and the under- and unemployed. MedCerts delivers career training through HD-quality video-based instruction, virtual simulations, games and animations, and on-the-job training through Experiential Learning solutions. Since 2009, the company has developed over 50 career programs, trained and up-skilled more than 80,000 individuals across the country and partnered with over 500 American Job Centers and more than 1,000 healthcare and academic organizations to build talent pipelines, and provide the option of articulated college credit to our students. In 2020, MedCerts was acquired by Stride, Inc. Stride has transformed the teaching and learning experience for millions of people by providing innovative, high-quality, tech-enabled education solutions, curriculum, and programs directly to students, schools, the military, and enterprises in primary, secondary, and post-secondary settings. For more information, visit medcerts.com.
General Description
As the Marketing Web Developer, on the marketing team, you will work on the web team helping develop and maintain internal and external websites. This will include coding, testing, debugging, deployment, integrating new and existing systems, and learning new technologies as needed. This position will also work with our partners, both internal and external, to translate their wants and needs into effective solutions.
This candidate should have experience working on the WordPress CMS platform. They should have a thorough comprehension of PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery and database management/SQL. The marketing team plays a significant role across the organization, so the Marketing Web Developer will have opportunities to learn new skills and grow in their role.
A high level of attention to detail and excellent critical thinking skills are essential for success in this position. As a member of the marketing team, being a highly proficient communicator is also essential.
General Duties And Responsibilities
- Enhance the overall experience of our websites with high-quality web development work that meets requirements within tight deadlines.
- Write clean, easily maintained, and future proof code for both the front and back-ends of all company websites and our eCommerce platform.
- Translate business specifications into optimized, web-based solutions.
- Thoroughly test all website changes and prepare deployments.
- Troubleshoot and repair website issues.
- Work with individuals and departments to develop/update web pages that adhere to MedCerts’ design standards and brand identity. This will include hands-on work producing/updating website content and images through WordPress CMS.
- Collaborate with and support our IT team with maintenance and development of our Learning Management System (LMS) as needed.
- Coordinate with our digital marketing and agency teams to ensure proper conversion tracking is in place.
- Monitor and identify areas of improvement for SEO implementation, site performance, and ADA accessibility.
- Maintain Support all business objectives by contributing professional, “fresh” ideas to adapt to business changes and trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or other related fields. Applicable experience will be considered in lieu of this requirement.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in front-end and back-end development with an in-depth understanding of the entire web development process (basic UI/UX design knowledge, development, testing and deployment)
- Experience with WordPress development (custom themes/plugins, PHP, JavaScript, HTML/CSS).
- Experience with database management/SQL
- Experience with conversion tracking and analytics tools including Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager
- Working knowledge of CRM/marketing tools including Salesforce, Salesforce Marketing Cloud and HubSpot
- Working knowledge of SEO best practices
- Working knowledge of ADA accessibility best practices
- Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Experience working with and managing outside vendors or agencies
- Possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and support multiple projects at the same time
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Proven and exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is fully remote, work-from-home. This is a remote position in which work will be completed during normal business hours (approximately 8:30am – 5:00pm EST) Monday through Friday, with some weekends and/or evenings required. Some domestic travel may be required, including some overnight.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
We anticipate the salary range to be $66,379.50-$120,048.90. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
Job Type
Regular
The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.
If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
