WORK AT VAVA VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS

WEB DEVELOPER – CONTRACT/REMOTE

VaVa Virtual Assistants is a remote company based out of Atlanta, Georgia. We help growing businesses by connecting them with one of our skilled virtual professionals for projects ranging from digital marketing to administrative assistance. While our team is remote, we enjoy getting to know each other over virtual happy hours and growing through educational opportunities together. 

We’re looking for a Web Developer. In this role, you’ll work with our Clients to serve as both an Account Manager and Web Developer. You’ll make sure that everything is as productive as possible and that Clients are satisfied with their services. 

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be self-motivated and self-disciplined. We expect hard workers who can demonstrate expertise and gratitude by serving as trusted advisors to our Clients. You’ll also need to demonstrate responsiveness and professionalism as well as being detail-oriented, organized, technology savvy, an effective communicator, results-oriented, and resourceful. 

Along with working with our Clients, you’ll also be connected to an excellent team of contractors at VaVa Virtual. You’ll be included in weekly and bi-weekly calls with Clients and serve as an example of the company’s mission. We see ourselves as relational, humble, resourceful, intellectual, dedicated, and intuitive people and hope for the same from anyone we work with. 

Web Design, Web Development, and UX/UI experience and an understanding of working with Clients will help you thrive in this role. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for design, a thorough understanding of technical website development skills, and an ability to conduct website troubleshooting and maintenance support services for VaVa Virtual Assistants and its Clients. 

Responsibilities

Represent​ ​VaVa​ ​Virtual​ ​Assistants​ ​in​ ​a​ ​positive​ ​and​ ​professional​ ​manner.

• Collaborate with VaVa Core Team members and other contractors while maintaining a positive and professional attitude; fostering teamwork.
• Meet VaVa Virtual and Client expectations at all times and during all projects.

Client​ ​Satisfaction​ ​Ownership

• Take ownership to make sure each Client is satisfied and has their needs met and tasks completed.
• Cast vision for what the Client / Web Developer relationship could be long-term (additional responsibilities the WD could take, additional projects the WD could serve on, assessing the current scope and future opportunities for growth).
• Awareness of engagement hours in the weekly report and suitability based on workload and responsibility. Awareness of opportunity or need to adjust contract size.

Operational​ ​Responsibilities

• Administrate and implement assigned tasks from Clients in your virtual environment, utilizing your skills and embracing your resourceful skill set while potentially collaborating with other VaVa contractors or Core Team members to complete them.
• Discrepancies reviewed as needed. Escalations or discrepancies reported to the Project Manager.
• Provide insight into and recommendations for changes in the internal WD and Client satisfaction process as the business grows and needs change.

Demonstrated Experience In

• Writing well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices.
• Ability to define audiences, the buyer persona approach, grow brand awareness, and increase impressions.
• Developing, implementing, and managing new website builds.
• Creating website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices.
• Integrating data from various back-end services and databases.
• Gathering and refining specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
• Creating and maintaining software documentation.
• Being responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling websites.
• Providing website maintenance, security, and general support for Clients.
• Defining, measuring, and reporting relevant website KPIs.
• Cooperating with designers to match visual design intent.
• Remaining up-to-date with web development best practices and technologies.
• Monitoring and improving SEO, website traffic metrics, and user engagement.
• Suggesting website strategy and content optimization.
• Problem-solving and making last-minute adjustments as needed based on Client preferences.
• Providing consistent, grammatically correct, and timely communication to the Client.
• Successfully managing projects using technology.
• Successfully working with others to complete tasks. 
• Working with confidence in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborating and presenting effectively with a variety of individuals. 
• Managing competing priorities. 
• Communicating to the Account Success Manager when needed.
• Using stellar grammar and organization in emails, documents, posts, captions, etc. (all written communication).
• Learning Client’s preferences and providing them with work catered to their preferences.

Advanced Skills In

• Various website-building platforms (eg – WordPress, Squarespace, Wix, Strikingly, etc).
• Able to troubleshoot common WordPress issues that may cause site downtime, usability complications, or security alerts.
• Working knowledge of CSS to enhance and customize WordPress themes for Clients.
• Familiar with working with various web hosting platforms (GoDaddy, HostGator, BlueHost, etc).
• Able to transfer WordPress sites across domains and hosts.
• Well-versed with WordPress plugins and utilizing them to fulfill potential functionality requests from Clients.
• Able to utilize design skills to create site layouts that align with the Client’s vision.
• Working knowledge of SEO as well as optimizing sites for load time.
• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and applying them appropriately based on the objectives of the Client.
• Experience with E-commerce platforms (eg – Shopify, WooCommerce, Thivecart, etc).

Qualifications

• Must reside in the United States.
• At least 3 years of experience serving as a Web Developer (WD or similar role should be reflected on your resume).
• Ideal: At least 3 years of experience serving as a Virtual Web Developer.
• At least 3 years of experience working full-time in a virtual role.
• Available as needed to support high-touch/daily Clients and deliverable-based Clients.
• Comfort with your personal skill set and ability to set boundaries. 
• Proactive communicator.
• Resourceful.
• Strong experience with technology such as: Google Suite, Slack, Project Management Tools (ex: Trello, Asana, ClickUp), and Microsoft Office.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your information, resume, and cover letter here. In your cover letter, please address your specific interest in VaVa Virtual Assistants, what you can bring to the company with regards to it being a virtual company, how you will be successful in this virtual role, and include information about previous experience as related to the skills outlined above. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Please allow up to two weeks for applications to be reviewed and responded to.