Website Technician / SEO Front-End Developer

Stoneridge Software began with an idea: How can Microsoft implementations be done better? After considering the idea and continually seeing the need for a business partner who could successfully deliver software implementations, Eric Newell, Becky Newell and Cody Marshall founded Stoneridge Software. As a 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces Honoree, member of the Microsoft Inner Circle, and award winning Microsoft Solutions Partner for Business Applications and Modern Work, we’ve developed a proven process for project delivery, a laser focus on long-term support to empower our clients’ success and a way to enjoy our work with a high degree of integrity. We know how to use tenacity to get the work done but we also know how important it is to balance work with the rest of our lives. Stoneridge Software has cultivated a flexible working environment, flexible vacation time, paid parental leave, continuous learning and development, and social wellness initiatives that bring a sense of belonging to all.

Our team is dedicated to helping customers get it right when it comes to software implementation and technology.  We play as hard as we work, we embrace every opportunity to learn and share our success. What are you waiting for? Join us!

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate, and dedicated individual to join our marketing team. It is important that you are interested in people and collaborate well with others.

We are seeking an experienced Website Technician/SEO Front-End Developer to join our Stoneridge Marketing Team. This position will play a critical role in maintaining the company website for health and compliance while optimizing for search engines, improving organic search rankings, increasing quality website traffic while updating/maintaining the overall layout and design. In this role, you will perform regular checks, updates to plug-ins, identify any issues relating to coding and site performance, and ensure web pages and website structures are in line with both company strategy and SEO best practices. This role requires you to have SEO front-end developer expertise and have experience and passion for website design and performance. We are looking for someone who is assertive in pursuing the advancement of your own skills in this role.

A Day in the Life

• • • Maintain and publish webpages
    • Establish and follow design guidelines, standards, and best practices
    • Maintain the appearance of website by enforcing content standards
    • Install and Manage tracking codes, web forms, rotating banners
    • Partner with the digital marketing vendor on SEO research, tactics, website design and strategy
    • Partner with digital marketing vendor and marketing team members on keyword research and on-page SEO optimization to improve content relevance and search engine visibility
    • Conduct audit and technical assessments to identify issues and opportunities for improvement
    • Troubleshoot identified technical issues for the website
    • Test and improve the design of the website to ensure that website design, layout, and code is optimized for search and user experience
    • Manage website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords
    • Develop and execute technical SEO strategies, including optimizing website structure, mobile performance, and page speed
    • Monitor website analytics and summarize reports and observations around performance, identifying areas for continuous improvement
    • Effectively communicate with leadership to convey the value of website strategy and demonstrate the impact on their business goals, i.e. reporting on key metrics for success
    • Stay current on industry trends, search engine algorithms, and best practices to ensure our strategies are up-to-date and implement them

Preferred Qualifications

• • • Degree in Digital Marketing Technology, Computer Science, IT or equivalent experience in a similar field
    • 3-7 years of work experience in Digital Marketing or with a Marketing Agency
    • Solid Knowledge of Search Engine Optimization strategies
    • Proven track record of implementing website performance strategies and tactics including improving organic search rankings, website traffic and conversions
    • Expertise in on-site optimization, technical SEO, and content optimization
    • In-depth knowledge of SEO tools and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, etc.).
    • Knowledge of CMS software, graphic design, website architecture, and integrations
    • Proficient in working with WordPress
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Must be a self-starter and motivated to learn
    • Strong Analytic Skills
    • Solid collaboration and communication skills
    • Trustworthy, honest, reliable, and dependable
    • BONUS, knowledge of Microsoft business applications and the Microsoft Partner ecosystem

Health and Wellness

• • • Medical Insurance (premiums for employees paid for by the company)
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
    • Life insurance
    • Disability Benefits
    • Paid parental leave
    • Paid flexible time off
    • Paid sick time (US) or floater days (Canada)
    • Paid holidays
    • Flexible work schedules
    • Mobile/internet reimbursement
    • Employee and family assistance program
    • Learning and development allowance
    • Employer charitable contribution
    • Social wellness clubs
    • Professional coaching
    • Paid business mileage
    • Home office and wellness allowance (US Only)
    • HSA contribution (US Only)

We live and breathe our core values:

Integrity | Technical Excellence | Tenacity | Client Centric | Enjoy Our Work

They are the fabric of our company and a reflection of our organizational culture. Our values are a part of our talent acquisition process, how we operate our company and how we partner with our clients. We enjoy our work by exhibiting our technical excellence and tenacity while being inherently client-centric with integrity toward every customer engagement.

Stoneridge Software is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us unique. Growing the best team is at the center of our strategic plan. To be successful in this, we strive to create an inclusive environment and build a sense of belonging by celebrating our differences and ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all our team members.

We will comply with local guidelines regarding infectious diseases and vaccine requirements. Team members who are required to travel to client sites, conferences and events that are not in Stoneridge Software offices, must comply with the client’s COVID-19 policies and procedures or have an approved exemption.