Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HE&R) is an award-winning entertainment & hospitality organization with properties including: Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey, Hershey Lodge, Giant Center, Restaurants, and more. Our team members share a common goal of upholding the legacy of our founder, Milton S. Hershey, while striving to live by our company's Core Values: Devoted to the Legacy, Selfless Spirit of Service, Team Focused, and Respectful of Others. Hershey Entertainment & Resorts is committed to cultivating diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce, marketplace, and community, and is proud to help fulfill the dream of our founder by providing value to Milton Hershey School.

The Full Stack Web Developer is responsible for the design, coding, testing, implementation, deployment as well as support and maintenance of new and existing digital applications using Next.js, React, Node.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript. This includes both front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) programming of new and existing websites, Accessibility and ADA compliancy, and analytics tracking code installation and maintenance.

As a Full-Time Team Member, you will enjoy sweet perks like FREE admission to Hersheypark, discounts, and more as soon as you receive your Employee ID! Your total compensation consists not only of the wage that you are paid, but also includes Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage beginning the first day of the next month after you begin working, 401K Contribution, paid time off, and so much more!

Job Functions:

• Build functional digital applications that meet business needs for the organization, leveraging Next.js, React for front-end development and Node.js for back-end services. Translate designs, prototypes, and requirements into fully-functional applications for the Web. Work closely with the Design Team and Digital Marketing Managers to create assets that deliver on the high branding, functional, SEO, usability, and compliance standards established by the company. *
• Integrate new and existing digital applications with Uniform Digital Experience Platform/Content Management System to ensure seamless content delivery and management. *
• Maintain highly-available digital systems. Understand all HE&R Digital Systems and ensure they are available and meet the needs of our company and the expectations of our guests. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to digital asset development including debugging, new development, and testing. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. *
• Maintain Web Analytics and reporting systems. Translate marketing and project goals through the implementation of Google Analytics integration, ensuring that we can measure the performance of our digital assets and the success of our campaigns. *
• Ensure all HE&R Digital Systems meet ADA accessibility requirements. *
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 3 year(s) of experience.
• Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Web Development, Software Development
  • 5 years of experience in lieu of education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert-level knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript (with a working understanding of Responsive Design, modern web standards and accessibility techniques)
• Strong understanding and experience with Next.js including implementing strategies like server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and incremental static regeneration (ISR) to optimize application performance and SEO.
• Strong understanding and experience with React including component-based architecture and state management.
• Strong understanding and experience with Node.js for building scalable back-end services and APIs.
• Strong understanding of web application security and how to protect operations, internal information, and user data by using cybersecurity best practices to develop websites that ensure data integrity and security.
• Experience integrating Next.js/React/Node.js with content management systems.
• Experience with CSS frameworks and/or preprocessors like Tailwind, Bootstrap, or Sass.
• Experience using source code version control systems, such as GitHub.
• Experience with UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Expertise in DevOps, encompassing the creation, automation, and oversight of website deployments through CI/CD pipelines.
• Minimal capabilities with Figma and Adobe XD.
• Working knowledge of WCAG and Section 508 ADA requirements.
• Working knowledge of PHP.
• Understanding of SEO principles and experience implementing them.
• Excellent debugging, logic processing skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, establish priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Job Demands:

• Sitting: constant (>67%)
• Hand-Eye Coordination: constant (>67%)
• Finger Dexterity: constant (>67%)
• This job requires the visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances (computer screens, accounting ledgers, using measurement devices).
• Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers (Repetitive motion).

Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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