Web Development Specialist

Build Your Future with Sovos If you're seeking a career where innovation meets impact, you've come to the right place. As a global leader, Sovos is transforming tax compliance from a business requirement into a force for growth, while revolutionizing how businesses navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape. At Sovos, we’re dedicated to more than just solving compliance challenges – we’re committed to making a positive and lasting difference in everything we do.

Our teams operate at the modern edge of digital technology, working not only to solve complex business challenges but also to enrich our personal, professional, and local communities. Our purpose-built systems provide the tools you need to thrive in a world where governments demand increased visibility, faster reporting, and greater control over business processes. Excited about the possibilities?

So are we! Don’t worry if you don’t check all the boxes – apply anyway! We’re focused on hiring the right people, not just the “right” resume.

It’s not about what you’ve done elsewhere; it’s all about what you’re capable of doing here. The Work You’ll Do As a Web Development Specialist – Digital Engineering & MarTech , you’ll be at the forefront of building scalable, high-performing digital platforms that power Sovos’ global presence. This role blends deep CMS expertise with modern frontend development and marketing technology integrations, ensuring seamless, data-driven digital experiences.

Innovation & Engineering Lead development and maintenance of WordPress and Drupal platforms, including custom themes, modules, and plugins. Build modern, scalable frontend components using JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript. Architect and maintain REST APIs, webhooks, and headless/decoupled CMS solutions.

Optimize websites for performance (Core Web Vitals), SEO, and accessibility standards. Collaboration & Integration Partner with marketing, analytics, and design teams to deliver business-aligned solutions. Implement and manage analytics frameworks (GTM, GA4) and translate business requirements into tracking solutions.

Design integrations with CRM, marketing automation, and design systems. Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers. Operational Excellence Define and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and scalability.

Ensure high availability and performance of enterprise-grade websites. Maintain documentation for configuration, release, and deployment processes. What We’re Looking For CMS & Backend Expertise: 3+ years in WordPress/Drupal, strong PHP (OOP), and CMS architecture knowledge.

Frontend Skills: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React (preferred), HTML5, CSS3, SCSS. Architecture & Integration: REST APIs, headless CMS, MySQL optimization, Git, CI/CD pipelines. Performance & Security: Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, CDN implementation, secure coding standards.

MarTech & Analytics: GTM, GA4, DataLayer, event-based tracking, Salesforce/Marketo/HubSpot integrations. Bonus Skills Experience with headless WordPress/Drupal using React or Next.js. Familiarity with A/B testing, personalization, and marketing automation workflows.

Exposure to design systems (Storybook, Chromatic). Background in enterprise-grade or high-traffic websites.