Web Developer and Designer at United Operations – Chicago, Illinois

NEWITY

America's Source for Small Business Capital

About Us

NEWITY is America's source for small business capital, dedicated to providing access to affordable SBA loan solutions. Achieving our vision requires more than ambition. It demands resilience, collaboration, accountability, professionalism, and a relentless drive to improve. Our culture moves fast, fosters excellence, and rewards those who lean in. It's not for everyone, but if you're energized by challenge, motivated by impact, and ready to grow alongside teammates who share your commitment, there's no better place to build your career.

Job Summary

In this role, you'll design and develop high-performing websites that drive conversions and reflect our brand. You'll own the full process, from visual design through front-end development, creating responsive sites optimized for SEO, modern search experiences (including AI-powered search), accessibility, and analytics tracking. Beyond crafting engaging digital experiences, you'll take ownership of website features from initial requirements through deployment, leveraging full-stack development capabilities to deliver solutions that enhance our digital platform and serve our 125,000+ business customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive websites, landing pages, and UI components that reflect brand guidelines and optimize user experience

• Take full ownership of website features from initial requirement gathering to production deployment

• Analyze and detail technical specifications based on business requirements and user needs

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions across web and API platforms

• Implement tracking parameters to measure website performance and conversion metrics

• Create optimized graphics, icons, and imagery for web use; ensure images meet accessibility requirements and performance standards

• Conduct usability reviews, A/B tests, and implement improvements based on analytics and feedback

• Create and execute comprehensive testing strategies, including manual and automated approaches

• Implement SEO/GEO best practices, including semantic HTML, structured data markup, optimized page speed, and mobile-first design

• Leverage AI tools and methodologies to enhance development and testing processes

• Implement data collection, analysis, and reporting features to support business intelligence

• Maintain cohesive visual identity across all digital touchpoints

• Collaborate with design, sales, operations, and compliance teams to ensure feature success

• Provide regular progress reports and technical documentation to stakeholders

• Monitor and maintain existing features, identifying and resolving issues proactively

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field

• 3-5 years of software development experience with full-stack capabilities, including designing and developing user-friendly web platforms

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or similar design tools

• Strong HTML/CSS skills with the ability to implement responsive designs

• Experience with modern web frameworks, APIs, and database technologies

• Hands-on experience building and customizing sites in WordPress, HubSpot, or similar CMS platforms

• Understanding of technical SEO, including schema markup, structured data, and optimization for search engines and AI crawlers

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and manual QA processes

• Experience implementing analytics tracking (Google Analytics, GTM, or similar) and iterating to optimize performance

• Demonstrated application of UX/UI best practices and WCAG accessibility standards

• Experience with data analysis and basic AI/ML concepts

• Portfolio demonstrating responsive web design and development work, including live site examples

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and stakeholder updates

• Experience managing web projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable working independently to troubleshoot technical issues and propose design solutions

• Interest in fintech and understanding of compliance requirements (preferred)

Success in This Role

• You're comfortable working iteratively, presenting wireframes and mockups for feedback before moving into development

• You welcome direct feedback and can separate creative critique from personal criticism

• You can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver superior outcomes

• You can navigate a fast-paced environment with multiple brands and regular priority shifts

• You stay current with industry best practices in development, testing, and fintech technologies

Pay:

• $33-$40 per hour

Contract position