Launchpad Digital is looking for a capable website and software developer to build websites, develop custom software solutions, and manage technical projects in an agency context.
About LaunchpadLaunchpad Digital is a strategic communications agency that provides creative, advertising, web development, and strategy services to political, commercial, and charitable clients across the globe. Our clients include political leaders and parties, advocacy and interest groups, charities and not-for-profits, and businesses of all sizes who want results from their digital presence. Launchpad's tight-knit team of experienced strategists and content creators are passionate about delivering digital strategies and impactful campaigns that make a difference.
The roleWe're on the hunt for an intermediate to senior level developer who is confident in deploying a varied tech stack to build websites, develop software, and solve problems for a diverse range of clients and projects. This role requires not only deep technical expertise, but someone who can take a non-technical brief and propose then implement a cost-effective and scalable solution.
We have a dynamic and fast-paced ethos to digital campaigning. Initiative and self-motivation are highly valuable attributes as the nature of work will sometimes demand quick decision making and proactive problem solving.
The right candidate is someone who can:
Develop a mobile-friendly, fast-to-load website given a wireframe design. An eye for design and an understanding of user experience best practice is a plus.Develop, deploy, and maintain software that securely integrates third-party platforms, automates processes to minimise manual work, and solves problems.Receive a non-technical brief, ask pointed questions to scope out a project's requirements, explain potential challenges and trade-offs to your colleagues and clients, and select a technology stack for a scalable solution that delivers on the brief.Collaborate seamlessly with Directors, Account Managers, strategists, and content creators to coordinate delivery of your work on-time and as part of a wider campaign.Independently manage projects, including drafting proposals, liaising directly with clients, and coordinating other deliverables with your colleagues and freelancers.You should also have experience working with most of these technologies and platforms:
HTML5, CSS, in-browser JavaScript, and jQuery.Developing websites with Webflow or similar visual builders to speed up development.PHP, with specific experience developing WordPress themes and/or plugins a plus.NodeJS, with experience using TypeScript and TypeORM a plus.Bootstrap, SCSS, and Liquid templating, with NationBuilder theming experience a plus.Designing and managing relational databases, specifically MySQL and PostgreSQL.Linux server administration, including NGINX.Implementing Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager and reporting pixels. What we offerThis role provides the opportunity to contribute to exciting and meaningful projects in New Zealand, Australia, and across the globe. We're also proud to offer:
Competitive salary with annual pay reviews.Hybrid working arrangement (work from our Parnell office and from home). We would consider a fully remote arrangement for the right candidate.Flexible tech stack.Opportunities for international travel.