CMS Developer - Augusta Ga

CMS Developer

• This position is NOT REMOTE - We work a hybrid schedule in the Augusta Ga and Charlotte NC offices.

About TaxSlayer:

At TaxSlayer, we're more than just a tax software development company; were empowering individuals and small businesses to plan for and file their tax returns online with confidence and ease. As a leading innovator in tax prep software, TaxSlayer, LLC, has been revolutionizing the way people file their taxes since 1965. Our user-friendly platform offers an intuitive interface that guides customers through the tax-filing process step by step, ensuring accuracy and maximum refunds.

TaxSlayer is headquartered in Augusta, GA with a satellite office in Charlotte, NC. TaxSlayer proudly employs nearly 200 individuals year-round, plus 300 additional in-season support agents. Our employees are among the brightest, most talented group of innovators who work collaboratively to improve our products and exceed customer expectations season after season.

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Role Overview

The CMS Developer will be responsible for front end development of web content and system integrations to ensure seamless customer experiences and conversion rate optimization. To be successful in this role, you should have a passion for customer-facing digital experiences and previous experience with .NET 5 or later with ASP.NET Core MVC, HTML/JavaScript/CSS, and an understanding of HTTP/REST.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Writing clean code to support delivery and easy authoring of pages and components alongside a modern CMS platform.

• Ensuring high-performance and scalable web page delivery to meet load tests and modern web best practices (i.e., Core Web Vitals).

• Develop, debug, and implement experiments (A/B or multivariant tests) that lead to improved business outcomes and customer experiences.

This includes collaborating within the software development lifecycle with business stakeholders, design and creative resources, and other subject matter experts for SEO, QA, analytics, and development.

This role will work across IT, development, design, business intelligence, product, marketing, and customer service to unify our digital experiences, delight our customers, and improve business objectives. In addition to working with nearly every internal department, the Full Stack Engineer Content and Experimentation will align with external partners to increase CMS and experimentation platform feature adoption.

Responsibilities

• Develop Content Management System solutions for multiple websites

• Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices and ensuring it meets industry standards, is valid, is properly structured, and is compatible with browsers, devices, operating systems, and regulations such as accessibility and security.

• Create website layout/user interfaces and perform website updates by using standard HTML/CSS practices.

• Customize the CMS authoring interface and features for unique business use cases.

• Create and maintain documentation and assist in updating application development policies to ensure that all future applications meet the latest standards and requirements.

• Coordinate with content designers to optimize and create new content for our websites.

• Contribute to feature specifications, user stories, technical designs, training, and documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer.

• Collaborate with fellow team members iteratively through the stages of development, QA, launch, and maintenance.

• Deploy A/B and multivariant tests and personalized experiences to improve user experience and key conversion goals.

• Troubleshoot front-end performance issues using JavaScript, jQuery, CSS, HTML.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in IT Engineering/Software or other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.

• Previous experience with .NET 5 or later with ASP.NET Core MVC, HTML/JavaScript/CSS, , and understanding of HTTP/REST API.

• Experience working with any traditional CMS platform but particularly Optimizely or EPiServer. Certifications in respective platforms a bonus, but not required.

• Familiarity with modern web design principles and modular component design (responsive design, mobile first, progressive enhancement, design systems, etc.)

• Understanding of accessibility, performance, and technical SEO best practices and ability to implement these standards in code.

• Good understanding in software development engineering principles, frameworks and technologies including exposure to Agile development in a scrum team environment. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively and work with a variety of stakeholders.

• Ability to collaborate effectively and prioritize work as it relates to the needs of the business and the seasonality of the industry.

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.

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What we offer:

At TaxSlayer we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive, and flexible benefits program.

• We offer flexible remote and/or hybrid work options when possible, depending on the role.

• Exempt Salaried employees receive a generous PTO bank, in addition to Paid Holidays.

• Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offerings from Aetna and Guardian. Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family.

• 401K with 150% match on up to 3% contribution

• Performance-based bonus and salary review process

• Other offerings: Wellness Program, Life Insurance for employee, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Education Assistance, company-paid parking, on-site fitness facility, company store, and unlimited free coffee.

Please note: As a federal contractor, we are responsible to ensure our employees meet any obligations set forth by the U.S. government. We will inform you of any applicable requirements as they arise.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TaxSlayer is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.