BASIC FUNCTION:

The Senior Front-end Web Developer will manage a team of developers and a webmaster. This role is responsible for the optimisation of UX, front-end design and the administration and performance optimisation of the Content Management System. The role requires some back-end knowledge to support the maintenance of Cloud-based applications, development initiatives as well as and 3rd party integrations.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Develop and maintain brand.com and all microsites to ensure technical performance, solve marketing issues, and meet marketing requirements.
• Administrate the user permissions of the company's Content Management Systems, in particular Drupal CMS.
• Monitor and ensure optimal speed of front-end applications via the use of CDNs.
• Develop and deploy new components, API endpoints, website templates and other required integrations to website CMS and e-commerce sites.
• Support the Digital Marketing, Brand and Loyalty initiatives set by the division head.
• Configure and maintain legacy systems (web and database servers) on the AWS Amazon Platform.
• Manage Domain name renewal and consolidate all domains under a single registrar account.
• Act as Project Manager for all technical projects relating to eCommerce websites, platforms and systems.
• Ensure that Websites, Booking Engine, Payment gateways, Loyalty and CRM platforms are seamlessly integrated.
• Monitor environments and react to any alerts, incidents and outages with hosting providers, websites, platforms, internet connectivity, network and ensure uptime, scalability, stability, redundancy, reliability and security.
• Manage multiple projects and maintain schedules and budgets.
• Provide methods & guidelines to the in-house developers to ensure the sustainable development of all web applications.
• Work collaboratively with other departments and top management.
• Recommend technology solutions for future growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CRITERIA:
 

• Strategic and results-driven expert with 5+ years’ experience in software and web application development roles with a proven track record.
• A deep understanding of Drupal 8+ and related development tools such as Lightning, BLT, Drush & Pattern Lab is required. Experience with Acquia ACSF would be a plus.
• Advanced programming skills in Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP) as well as ASP, JavaScript (NodeJS, AJAX, JQuery) HTML, Front end UI/UX experience & CSS.
• Familiar with Modern development techniques and the use of GitHub
• Excellent communication skills in Thai and English (both speaking and writing).
• Knowledge of E-Commerce Content Management Platforms and previous hospitality experience would be an advantage.
• Analytical thinker with a track record in mining complex data to drive business insight.
• Strong relationship and management skills, together with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong software development project leadership.
• Degree-educated & computer literate.
• Positive attitude, motivated and team player.