Web and Digital Studio Lead

Alta Planning + Design seeks an experienced Web and Digital Studio Lead (Associate I) to lead and help grow the digital capabilities within our TDM Marketing & Creative Services team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can guide a multidisciplinary digital team while also contributing directly to complex websites, web applications, data-driven tools, marketing technology solutions, integrations, and other digital products. 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.

Responsibilities

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, including 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); Lead QA/QC for code, integrations, responsive behavior, and final deliverables; Lead and mentor the Digital Studio team, including 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; 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; 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

Requirements

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; 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; A genuine interest in sustainable transportation, active transportation, transportation demand management, or city planning; Experience in lieu of education is welcome

Nice to have

Familiarity with PHP; A bachelor's or associate's degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week; Medical: PPO or HSA plans, Alta pays 75% of the cost; Dental/Vision: PPO, Alta pays 90% of the cost; Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to base compensation; 401(k) with Alta match up to 3%; PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start; 11 total company paid holidays; Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability; Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually; Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually; 5-year travel award; Professional development opportunities