ABOUT WESTGATE RESORTS
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, Westgate has resorts in Florida, Tennessee, South Carolina, Missouri, Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Westgate meets every vacation expectation, for every family, for every budget. As we continue growing, we will continue offering the best and most-affordable vacation options out there!

Job Title:                                  Web Developer / WordPress Expert

Department:                             HotelsCorp Marketing

Reports To:                              Business Development Manager

FLSA Status:                            Salary Exempt

Potential for Teleworking:       No
Travel:                                     Yes, 10% of the time
Shift:                                        Day Job
Schedule:                                Full-time

Prepared Date:                          9/20/17

Prepared By:                             Maricarmen Cardenas

Approved By:                          

  SUMMARY

The web developer will be implementing technologies used in the creation of websites and web applications primarily for use as marketing materials in online and offline web-standards based promotions. The web developer will have an expert command of standard web technologies like HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Be able to execute with accuracy in functionality, the provided web designs
• Code/ implement websites and web applications from design comps using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript
• Make suggestions for best practices concerning interaction and API integration
• Make recommendations for technologies appropriate to solving the problems presented
• Work to ensure the efficiency of implemented code
• Maintain and update existing web applications

Ensure that applications written are uniformly and sufficiently documented/ commented for the

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrated ability to code web standards compliant web pages using HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript
• Excellent communication & organizational skills
• Must already be living in the Orlando/Central Florida area as there will be NO relocation compensation. This is an on-location position and telecommuting is not allowed

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Expert experience writing HTML, CSS IS REQUIRED
• Expert experience writing JavaScript code IS REQUIRED
• Expert experience writing PHP code is REQUIRED
• Experience with the WordPress CMS is REQUIRED
• Google Tag Manager implementation/development experience
• Google Analytics implementation and development experience
• Facebook Pixel implementation

 EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

·         Associate degree (A.A./A.S.) from a two-year college or university;

·         BS or MS degree preferred

·         The candidate should have at least 2 years demonstrated experience building complete websites/web pages/web applications with deployment of a JavaScript framework for user interaction. Demonstrated ability to make AJAX calls to web services.

 LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Google Development certifications a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, as well as stand and walk.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.