Senior Web Developer

The Senior Developer is a key member of the Marketing team, responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of enterprise-level web applications and digital platforms for Visiting Angels. This role combines strategic project leadership with hands-on software development to build and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable solutions that strengthen our brand’s online presence. The position oversees internal initiatives and third-party collaborations, establishes engineering best practices, and ensures quality, reliability, and compliance across our digital ecosystem.

THIS IS NOT A W2 POSITION - PART TIME, CONTRACT ONLY

Principal Accountabilities

The duties and responsibilities described below do not represent a comprehensive list for this position. Additional tasks may be assigned periodically as necessitated by business demands.

• Lead the full lifecycle of web development projects—from discovery and scoping through build, QA, release, and post-launch optimization—including initiatives that leverage AI-powered features and tools.
• Serve as principal developer for internal projects, designing and implementing core services, REST/GraphQL APIs, frontend applications, and application infrastructure.
• Define and enforce engineering standards, including code quality guidelines, branching/version control strategies, code review practices, testing protocols, and structured QA/release processes.
• Manage project plans, task workflows, priorities, resources, budgets, risks, and timelines across multiple concurrent initiatives; maintain clear ownership and status tracking.
• Implement robust observability and auditing, leveraging automated tools and APIs to monitor SEO, metadata integrity, accessibility, performance (Core Web Vitals), uptime, and error rates.
• Transition existing codebases and digital assets from third-party vendor control into company-owned Microsoft Azure accounts and Azure DevOps repositories; formalize access, roles, and governance.
• Integrate and manage third-party developers as part of the extended team; assign work, enforce standards, review deliverables, and hold vendors accountable to scope, quality, and timelines.
• Architect, configure, and maintain cloud environments (Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS), including web apps, container apps, databases, CDNs, load balancers, and SSL/TLS certificates.
• Own domain registration, DNS configuration, and subdomain orchestration; implement change controls and documentation.
• Apply advanced security practices (identity and access management, secrets management, network segmentation, vulnerability management, secure SDLC) to safeguard systems and data.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations; champion reliability, disaster recovery, backups, and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Design, and other stakeholders to translate business goals into technical plans with clear acceptance criteria and measurable outcomes.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders; provide training, documentation, and playbooks to support adoption and continuity.

Qualifications, Required Job Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of enterprise-level application development experience.
• 10+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services.
• Proven success leading complex, multi-stakeholder web initiatives from concept to launch, on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of SEO metadata, performance monitoring (including Core Web Vitals), accessibility, and site optimization best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in CI/CD, automated testing, infrastructure as code, and secure SDLC practices.
• Exceptional attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities in dynamic environments, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Experience directing vendors/contractors and standardizing their output to internal engineering practices.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Proficiency in the following (or equivalent) technologies:

• Programming Languages: C#, C++, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, Bash/Shell, HTML5/CSS3/SASS
• Frameworks/Platforms: .NET Core (ASP.NET Core), Entity Framework Core, React, AngularJS
• Databases: SQL Server / Azure SQL
• Tools: Azure DevOps, Git, Azure Pipelines, Azure Monitor (and comparable logging/metrics/APM solutions)
• AI Tools: OpenAI ChatGPT, OpenAI DALL·E, Google Gemini, Midjourney
• APIs (examples): Google Maps, Stripe, PayPal, Facebook Graph, Slack, and related third-party integrations

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift, push or pull items weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Must be able to perform tasks involving a combination of sitting, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, twisting, and climbing stairs.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately to fully meet the requirements of this position.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Every employee is required to follow all additional policies, procedures, and rules, as set forth by the Company, which are subject to change.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 10 per week

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• enterprise-level application development: 10 years (Required)
• Microsoft Azure infrastructure and services: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote