Your role
At Allens our business teams are specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges.
We are seeking a Senior Web Developer to fill a new role in our Marketing team, focussed on performing a range of website development and technical tasks on our agile digital backlog. You will complete front and back-end development tasks on our agile digital backlog, and also work with agency and consulting partners to deliver technical solutions. You will also have responsibility as a technical lead, independently leading technical discussions with internal and external experts to guide and provide solutions for the effective completion of development work.
This role sits within our wider Marketing & Client Services (MCS) department. The MCS team comprises marketing, communication and digital specialists, in areas such as digital and design, communication, media and content; marketing and campaigns; events and networks and business development specialists.
As a Senior Web Developer in the Design and Digital CX team you will:
Front-End Development
Develop, optimise and configure front-end changes to website pages and functionality, landing pages, email templates, and forms, with a focus on our key platform – Optimizely CMS and Marketo.
Produce and maintain front end code using advanced expertise in frontend technologies, such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, and modern frontend frameworks, based on designs provided, ensuring compatibility across multiple browsers and platforms (desktop and mobile).
Back-End Development
In collaboration with agency partners, develop and implement website components in Optimizely CMS using C# ASP.NET, MVC, and SQL programming.
Technical solution design
Lead technical discussions internally and with vendors and collaborate with external technical experts to deliver solutions.
Assess technical feasibility and contribute to technical solutions for new requirements.
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Constantly evolve practices in line with changes in this fast-paced space.
Be a thought leader on how AI is transforming development work, and how we best capitalize on this opportunity.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.
About you
You will have:
Experience
Mid-level experience as a Full Stack Developer (this might look like 5 – 10 years' experience)
Experience within a professional services firm, marketing agency or other corporate organisation with complex stakeholder management.
Proficiency in Microsoft tech stack C# ASP.NET, MVC, SQL. with experience in a .NET based enterprise CMS or DXP (eg Sitecore, Optimizely, Episerver, Kentico, Umbraco)
Expertise in frontend technologies, such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery and modern front-end frameworks and web standards.
Experience working with API integrations.
Familiarity with UX principles & SEO requirements.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Experience working with external vendors and agencies.
Strong project management and communication skills.
A passion for staying current with emerging trends and best practice in Web Development – including skills, processes and technological advancements.
Experience working with Optimizely CMS, Marketo and Figma would be beneficial
A Bachelor’s degree in IT or Engineering with a major in Digital Web Development is desirable but not essential.
Skills
Positive, solutions-focused and good humoured.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, communicate well and deliver results.
Commercial acumen, with the ability to understand client needs and deliver solutions that provide an excellent client experience.
A strong team player who enjoys collaborating broadly to develop solutions.
The ability the ability to translate technical concepts into plain language.
Your development
In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.
Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.
Our perks
Our benefits include:
Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.
How to apply?
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"! If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please reach out to Thomas Wigglesworth, Talent Acquisition National Manager.
At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements. If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the corner!
