Senior Web Development Manager

Role Overview

• Build a development team capable of delivering complex projects on time and within scope across multiple technology platforms
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and manage underperformance directly
• Create career development paths and mentorship structures that retain strong talent
• Implement code review processes, QA standards, and documentation practices that elevate output quality
• Lead the team's adoption of AI-assisted development practices—identifying the right tools, establishing effective workflows, and training developers to maximize output quality and velocity
• Architect solutions across diverse platforms: ecommerce (Shopify, BigCommerce), CMS (WordPress), custom applications (.NET), and data transformation projects
• Write technical specifications detailed enough for developers to execute without constant clarification
• Make sound build-vs-buy decisions and evaluate technical tradeoffs across different technology stacks
• Own site performance, security posture, and technical debt management across the client portfolio
• Stay current with platform updates, emerging tools, and development practices—particularly AI-assisted coding tools—and translate that knowledge into team capabilities
• Serve as the technical lead on sales calls and scoping conversations across all service lines
• Translate client business objectives into development requirements regardless of platform
• Manage client expectations around timelines, complexity, and tradeoffs
• Ensure projects deliver on time with minimal scope creep or rework
• Manage your own time effectively in an environment with competing priorities and interruptions from multiple stakeholders
• Maintain visibility into all active development work and surface risks before they become problems
• Balance strategic initiatives (process improvement, team development) with tactical demands (client escalations, urgent requests)

Requirements

• 4+ years leading development teams of 3+ people in an agency or client services environment
• Direct experience hiring developers and building teams—not just inheriting them
• Track record of improving team performance through process, standards, or coaching
• 7+ years in web development with strong fundamentals
• Working knowledge of multiple platforms: ecommerce (Shopify, BigCommerce), CMS (WordPress), and custom development (.NET or similar)
• Genuine expertise in at least one of these environments—deep enough to architect complex solutions and mentor others
• Experience with data processing, ETL workflows, or API integrations that move data between systems
• Understanding of database optimization, version control best practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to review code critically and identify architectural issues before they become problems
• Active, fluent use of AI coding assistants (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude, or similar) in your own development workflow
• Perspective on where AI accelerates development and where it creates risk
• Experience or strong interest in training others on effective AI tool adoption
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with communication coming from clients, project managers, leadership, and team members simultaneously
• Experience presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients
• Written communication strong enough to produce clear technical specifications and documentation
• Proactive communication style—you surface blockers and risks early rather than hoping they resolve
• Disciplined approach to time management: you protect focus time, batch similar work, and don't let urgent requests crowd out important work.

Tech Stack

• ETL
• WordPress
• .NET

Benefits

• Simple IRA with 100% company match on first 3%
• Group health, dental, and life insurance with company contribution
• Flexible (self-managed) vacation policy
• Flexible schedule with option for half-day Fridays
• Paid office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day
• Remote work stipend
• Annual wellness stipend
• Ongoing learning and development budget
• Paid parental leave