Head Of Web Development
CurrentAs Head of Web Development at Just Auto Media, I lead the technical strategy and execution for one of Australia's largest publishers specializing in niche automotive marketplaces, including websites like JUST CARS, JUST BIKES, and more.Key Responsibilities:Leadership & Strategy:Contribute as a member of the Organizational Leadership Team (OLT), driving strategic initiatives, goal setting, and company-wide projects, including re-platforming legacy systems to modern technology stacks.Collaborate across business units to enhance user experience and operational efficiency throughout the ecosystem.Technical Oversight:Manage a diverse tech stack, including:Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, and more), Cloudflare.Development Frameworks: Drupal 8, Nuxeo, PHP, Java, Typescript, Node, React, Next.js.Databases & Search: DynamoDB, MongoDB, Aurora, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Druid.Automation & Tools: Make.com, Intercom, Disqus.Collaboration Tools: GitHub, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Teams.AI Tools: Midjourney, ChatGPT, DALL-E, Leonardo AI, Hugging Face.Oversee third-party vendor relationships to maintain and enhance services like Salesforce, Xero, and payment gateways (SecurePay, Braintree, PayPal).SEO, SEM and Search and Ads: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Bing Webmasters Tool, Salesforce Interaction Studio, SEMrush, GTM, Google Ads, Google Ad Manager, Google TrendsEnsure projects align with strategic goals, delivering on time and within budget.Team Leadership:Lead and mentor a team of developers in house and/or external, fostering innovation and adherence to best practices in building secure, scalable, and SEO-optimized solutions.Results-Oriented:Successfully delivered high-impact projects, including migrating systems to modern platforms and improving integration across the digital ecosystem.Leverage cutting-edge tools, including Kafka, Metabase, and advanced AI platforms, to drive innovation.