Digital Lead

• *No C2C, third party, or sponsorships available for this opportunity.**
• *This is a hybrid position located in Red Bank, NJ**

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Digital Lead – Web & App Development to oversee the development, management, and security of the company’s digital platforms and technology assets. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who is equally comfortable with strategy and execution, thrives in a remote environment, and can manage complex, interconnected systems across web and mobile applications.

The Digital Lead will play a critical role in ensuring the client’s digital ecosystem is scalable, secure, and optimized, while supporting ongoing development initiatives across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and optimization of client’s websites and mobile applications
• Serve as the primary owner of all digital assets, ensuring systems are well-organized, documented, secure, and up to date
• Manage both front-end and back-end development efforts, including hands-on coding as needed
• Oversee and maintain WordPress environments, including custom themes, plugins, performance optimization, and security best practices
• Design, manage, and integrate disparate systems, APIs, and platforms to ensure seamless data flow and functionality
• Ensure digital platforms meet performance, reliability, and scalability standards
• Implement and enforce security protocols to protect company systems, applications, and data
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, project managers, and external vendors to support business goals
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and lead resolution efforts
• Establish development standards, documentation, and best practices across all digital properties

Technical Requirements

• Advanced experience with WordPress, including custom development and administration
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (JS)
• Hands-on experience with React and React Native for web and mobile application development
• Solid back-end development experience and API integration
• Strong knowledge of AWS (including deployment, hosting, scaling, and security best practices)
• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure and distributed systems
• Ability to manage and integrate multiple, disparate platforms and technologies

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in a senior or lead-level digital, web, or application development role
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage and secure a wide range of digital assets
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical execution
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in energy, utilities, or similarly complex technical environments is a plus

Please forward resume for immediate consideration to: https://www.jjstaff.com/apply-now/

If you have any questions, or would like more information, please call our office today at (609) 452-2030.