Founded in 1984, MAT Holdings, Inc. is a privately held $2.0 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers, and sourcing offices worldwide in the automotive, fencing, hardware, and power equipment sectors. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. We provide our customers with various services, including U.S. and overseas engineering, quality assurance, logistic and distribution support, strategic warehousing, bi-lingual sourcing, product development, and marketing. MAT is a family of companies and products providing employment opportunities with more than 14,000 employees in 12 countries.
Job Description
This position is on-site in our Corporate office in Long Grove, IL.
MAT Holdings is seeking a talented, experienced front-end web developer with strong WordPress experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating engaging digital experiences and understanding the latest web technologies and standards. This role will involve designing, building, and maintaining MAT Holdings’ corporate website and supporting multiple division websites and online business strategies.
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Marketing Shared Services, this hands-on role requires working with division marketing, digital/graphic design, videography, and IT functions to deliver solutions. It also requires effective leadership and expertise in managing complex projects from start to finish.
Responsibilities and Duties
Design, develop, and maintain responsive and SEO-friendly websites using WordPress
Convert comprehensive layouts and wireframes into working HTML pages
Experience working with a variety of APIs and integrations
Manage ongoing web administration, content management, and Google Analytics reporting as required
Create and maintain technical documentation related to website design and maintenance
Troubleshoot and resolve issues, problems, and errors encountered across our web properties, internal applications, and systems as reported or experienced
Test websites across browsers, operating systems, and devices for responsiveness and load times
Maintain updated knowledge of the development industry and any advancements in technology
Qualifications
Qualifications:
At least 2-3 years of work experience as a Front End Developer with strong WordPress experience
Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS
Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks
Working knowledge of PHP and server-side environment
Strong knowledge of UI/UX design
Good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring the application will adhere to them
Solid understanding of Google Analytics (GA4) reporting
Experience with graphic design applications such as Adobe Illustrator
Experience with responsive and adaptive design
Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines