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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Web and Digital Studio Lead - **Company:** Alta East, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $124,000.0 - $134,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Geographic Information Systems, Adobe Creative Cloud, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Apple Mac Systems, Application Frameworks, ArcGIS (Software), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Data Visualization, Web Development, Digital Studio, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Online Databases, Software Prototyping, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Website Wireframe, Data Processing, Backend, Fastapi, Vue.js, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Webpack, Information Technology, Figma, Tools for Reporting, Front End Software Development, Hubspot, Docker - **Published:** August 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/2b89940c-718e-4e93-a897-43bdb33ce2a8 ## About the Role Required * 7+ years of professional full-stack web development experience, including demonstrated leadership of complex web or digital projects from scoping through deployment * Prior people management experience, plus experience overseeing technical contractors or vendors * Expert-level comfort with core development tooling: VS Code (or similar), Git/GitHub, Docker, WSL or macOS, and CI/CD workflows * Advanced experience with the modern front-end ecosystem - JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, CSS/SASS, and frameworks like Vue, Nuxt, Astro, or Vite * Working to advanced Python experience with frameworks such as FastAPI or Django; familiarity with PHP is a plus * Experience with geospatial/GIS web mapping platforms (ArcGIS, Mapbox, or comparable) * Familiarity with dashboard/data visualization tools like Tableau * Experience with design/prototyping tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud * Strong client-facing and consultative skills - requirements gathering, discovery, and translating business goals into technical solutions * Proactive, clear communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences alike * A genuine interest in sustainable transportation, active transportation, transportation demand management, or city planning Education: Experience in lieu of education is welcome. A bachelor's or associate's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field is a plus. ## Description The Web and Digital Studio Lead will help shape how Alta approaches digital work across the firm, from client-facing websites and interactive tools to marketing technologies, data integrations, automation, and emerging digital services. The role combines technical leadership, team management, project delivery, and strategic development, with the opportunity to strengthen the systems, standards, and capabilities that support Alta's growing digital portfolio. About Alta's TDM Marketing & Creative Services Group Alta's Marketing & Creative Services team brings together strategists, marketers, designers, and digital developers to help clients communicate complex ideas, engage audiences, and inspire action. Our work spans branding, campaigns, communications, graphic design, digital strategy, websites, interactive tools, and technology-enabled experiences. Within this team, the Web and Digital Studio supports web-based and digital products and services across Alta's client portfolio. The team partners closely with Marketing & Creative Services staff as well as planners, engineers, GIS specialists, civic data analysts, and project teams across the firm to create digital solutions that support both client needs and Alta's broader services. As our digital work expands, the team is increasingly working across full-stack development, data visualization, APIs and system integrations, marketing technologies, automation, GIS-enabled tools, and other emerging digital applications. Day to Day Client Production & Project Delivery (65%) * Lead full-stack development of websites, web applications, dashboards, calculators, and data-driven tools from specifications, wireframes, and mockups through deployment * Establish technical architecture and development approaches - front-end and back-end frameworks, databases, APIs, data integration, hosting, security, and analytics * Build interactive data visualizations that let users explore information by geography, time, scenario, or demographics * Integrate GIS data and web mapping platforms (ArcGIS Online/Portal, ArcGIS Feature Services, StoryMaps, Mapbox, or similar) into web products * Develop or coordinate Python-based data processing, automation workflows, and APIs * Oversee integrations with external databases, CRMs, CDPs, and marketing platforms such as Salesforce, HubSpot, or Ortto * Ensure products meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA or current client requirements) across design, development, and testing * Lead QA/QC for code, integrations, responsive behavior, and final deliverables Strategic Leadership & Team Management (15%) * Lead and mentor the Digital Studio team - workload management, technical QA, skill development, and performance feedback * Assign and rebalance work based on staff capacity, technical fit, and project needs * Provide technical direction and escalation support for complex development challenges * Oversee technical contractors and vendors, including scope, budget, and quality * Manage web development personnel, including reviews, goal-setting, and day-to-day supervision Corporate Marketing, R&D & Product Innovation (15%) * Identify and apply emerging technologies, open-source frameworks, and development practices to advance Alta's digital offerings * Build repeatable development practices, documentation standards, and reusable components across projects * Support proposal development and business development by shaping technical approaches, scopes, and budgets for digital work Workload Balancing & Operational Support (5%) * Manage the team's software, platform, and hosting subscriptions, including expense tracking and renewals * Maintain accurate inventories of websites, domains, hosting environments, and tools used by the team ## Related Videos - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Coffee with Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/354-coffee-with-developers) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [What is a web developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/18-what-is-a-web-developer)