Manager, Web Development

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager of Web Development to lead a team of developers in building, securing, and optimizing our digital web properties. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of secure web development practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, scalable, and secure web experiences that align with our brand, mission, and cybersecurity principles.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of web developers and designers.
• Oversee the architecture, development, and maintenance of all Fortra websites, web applications, and related digital assets.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, marketing, and security teams to align web development efforts with business goals.
• Ensure all web applications follow modern security standards (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and are hardened against vulnerabilities.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and documentation procedures.
• Lead sprint planning, code reviews, and agile development cycles.
• Implement performance monitoring and conduct regular audits for SEO, accessibility, and web security.
• Stay current on emerging web technologies, frameworks, and security protocols to ensure innovation and compliance.
• Partner with DevOps and Security teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, secure deployment practices, and site reliability protocols.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in web development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Proven expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Drupal, WordPress and frameworks such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices, HTTPS, CSP, XSS prevention, and other security measures.
• Experience with backend technologies (Node.js, Python, PHP, or similar) and RESTful API integration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, version control (Git), and cloud hosting (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience working in or strong familiarity with cybersecurity environments is a significant plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with web analytics, A/B testing, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, or GDPR as they relate to web operations.
• Experience with static site generators or headless CMS (e.g., Gatsby, Next.js, Sanity, Contentful).

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