SPECIALIST DEVELOPER (L 1)

SalesLabX is a people first organization, based in Austin, TX. Sure, our expertise is in marketing automation and optimization, but we care about creating meaningful connections, both with our clients and within our team. We're a small but rapidly growing tech start-up, with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, and equity, community support, and creating a fun and nurturing work environment for our team members. We invest in the growth and happiness of our team so that we can all rise collectively towards success!

As a Specialist Developer, you’ll support the Development team as you work towards specializing in your area of focus.

You’ll be a great fit if you’re someone that’s tech-savvy, meticulous, gets excited about improving workflows and automating tasks, and enjoys problem-solving. You'll also have excellent communication skills. 

We're looking for individuals that share our vision of a creative and innovative workplace, where your skills and achievements can multiply at hyper speed. So, if you’re everything we’ve described in this posting, and you're looking to grow your career with a group of rad people that will lift you up and value you for your hard work… well, we encourage you to apply! 

Developer Responsibilities

• Uses HTML/CSS, Javascript, and Adobe Dreamweaver skills to edit code for emails, landing pages, and forms and optimize them for responsiveness.
• Builds, imports, exports, and tests emails in Pardot and Email on Acid
• Troubleshoots and optimizes emails across various email platforms for successful email deliverability
• Builds, exports, and tests landing pages using Webflow and Pardot
• Supports team members with platform, behavior, and technical best practices
• Advises stakeholders of web development best practices 
• Diagnoses and resolves general Dev problems timely and effectively, and proposes possible solutions to team lead
• Understands current tech industry trends, and takes initiative to stay updated
• Provides process and tech improvement suggestions and solutions to team lead
• Can assist Team Lead in training new Dev team members
• May be asked to assist Dev Team Lead with task delegation, leading team huddles, and answering questions in lead's absence
• Leads short trainings/demos in their area of expertise

Specialty Focused Responsibilities

• Combine web development skills and Salesforce/Pardot skills to provide custom functionality for our clients
• Serve as internal resource on basic Pardot and Salesforce behavioral questions, as well as web development best practices
• Perform Excel file audits, vlookup formulas, general formulas, pivot tables, and data sorting
• Assist with executing intermediate-advanced Pardot tasks, such as building and testing forms, styling forms using CSS, setting completion actions, Pardot audits, reviewing reports and data, creating a new user, building engagement studios, etc
• Assist with Salesforce and Pardot process documentation and platform research 

App Development Specialty:

• Drive advanced app development research and process documentation
• Serve as internal expert on javascript, React, C++, C#, and any other coding languages/skills required for developing effective applications in line with industry standards
• Develop custom apps, tools, and workflows to help streamline SLX’s internal processes for maximum efficiency
• Develop client facing features associated with the SLX Client Portal

Requirements

• Expert HTML/CSS skills
• Beginner Javascript skills
• Beginner CSS Animation skills
• Competent WordPress and Elementor skills
• Beginner Salesforce knowledge and skills
• Proficient Pardot knowledge and skills
• Comfortable working in Excel 
• Beginner understanding of graphic design principles
• Proficient time management and organizational skills
• Proficient level of efficiency and accuracy, very detail oriented
• Proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient ability to work well under pressure
• Confident with change, is flexible, adaptable, and open-minded
• Beginner public speaking and presentation skills
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Able to communicate well and work collaboratively as part of a larger team
• Able to work independently. Is diligent and reliable. 
• Very comfortable learning new technical skills and platforms
• Has a good understanding and strong interest in marketing technology and systems. 
• Pardot Specialist certification within the first year of employment
• Salesforce Administrator certification within the first year of employment

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related experience
• 1 year Marketing experience (Preferred, not required)
• 1 year experience with JavaScript

Our Culture 

SalesLabX is changing the face of marketing and tech at lightning speed. We pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive growth environment for our team members, and are deeply invested in their personal and professional development. We offer a wide range of benefits to support our team members, including funding courses and certifications, providing an annual Professional Development stipend for additional learning opportunities, offering a monthly Wellness Stipend, and even paying for therapy! We value camaraderie, collaboration, and celebrating authenticity, and we enjoy spending time together through a mix of virtual and in-person events such as monthly happy hours, game nights, cooking demos, and Learning Labs. Our internal RISE committee focuses on supporting DEI initiatives, both at SLX and in our community, to ensure that as we grow, we’re continuing to build an inclusive, diverse, and equitable organizational culture. We invite you to be part of this!

Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: $65,000 -$75,000 per year 

Benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Home Office Workspace Stipend
• Professional Development Stipend
• Employer-funded Certification Opportunities
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Wellness Stipend
• Mental Health Therapy Stipend
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Regular Team Events (such as Happy Hours)
• 40 Hours Required time off
• One Week End of Year Holiday
• Access to organization subscriptions

COVID-19 considerations: We are still remote at this time, though a hybrid option will be considered/offered in the near future.