Lead Web Developer/Designer Job at TECHEAD in Norfolk

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TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor.

Lead Web Developer / Front-End Team Lead

Direct Hire | Remote w/Meetings on-site Tidewater VA

Full-Time | Remote Role with Occasional In-Person Collaboration (VA Tidewater area or Richmond Preferred)

A growing digital-focused organization is looking for a Lead Web Developer/Designer to oversee and execute a wide range of website projects. This is a hands-on position ideal for a senior-level developer who thrives on clean code, strong user experience, and close collaboration with creative and marketing teams with a variety of clients.

You’ll be responsible for guiding web development from planning through launch, partnering with a small technical team and stakeholders across design and strategy. This role also involves mentoring a junior developer, shaping development processes, and driving performance and SEO improvements across various web platforms.

Responsibilities

• Integrate content management systems (CMS), including headless and traditional platforms, via RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Maintain and enhance existing websites built on legacy CMS platforms
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure faithful, high-quality implementation of UI designs
• Optimize websites for load speed, accessibility, search engines, and overall performance
• Deploy websites using modern hosting tools and infrastructure
• Establish coding best practices and provide technical mentorship to junior developers
• Stay current with development trends and bring forward innovative solutions
• Work alongside marketing and analytics teams to support tracking and data-driven initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a front-end development role, preferably in a fast-paced or agency-style environment
• Familiarity with content management systems, especially those that use headless architecture
• Utilized Web APIs, server-side concepts, and database interactions
• Experience working with legacy platforms such as WordPress, including customization and plugin use
• Solid grasp of responsive design and UX/UI best practices
• Proficiency in version control systems like Git and deployment workflows
• Self-starter with excellent troubleshooting and prioritization skills

Preferred Experience

• Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance optimization
• Experience with A/B testing platforms and analytics integration
• Exposure to marketing concepts such as conversion optimization and landing page design
• Ability to collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver data-informed enhancements

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit .

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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