Senior Website Maintenance Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Website Maintenance Specialist to oversee the performance, security, and ongoing optimization of our websites. This role is responsible for ensuring site stability, managing updates, resolving complex technical issues, and guiding best practices across web operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of corporate websites, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability
• Lead website updates, patches, and upgrades (CMS, plugins, frameworks, and integrations)
• Monitor and resolve advanced technical issues, including server, database, and front-end/back-end errors
• Implement and manage website security measures, backups, and disaster recovery plans
• Optimize website performance, page speed, accessibility, and SEO best practices
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
• Manage hosting environments, domains, SSL certificates, and CDN configurations
• Collaborate with design, content, marketing, and development teams on site enhancements
• Review and approve code changes, deployments, and release schedules
• Maintain documentation for website architecture, processes, and troubleshooting guides
• Mentor junior web administrators or developers as needed
• Stay current with emerging web technologies, security threats, and industry standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in website maintenance, web administration, or web development
• Strong experience with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Joomla, or similar)
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript; familiarity with PHP, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with web hosting environments, Linux servers, and cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of website security, performance optimization, and SEO fundamentals
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Experience managing multiple websites or enterprise-scale platforms

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Leadership mindset with the ability to guide and support others