Web Developer

At the Hawthorne Gardening Company (HGC) we want our people to empower more people to garden no matter where and how they choose to grow. We accomplish this by encouraging people to live happier, healthier lives through gardening. If you also feel this way then you’d fit in great with us!

Hawthorne Gardening Company is seeking a talented Web Developer with WordPress experience, strong front-end design/user experience skills and a deep understanding of SEO & web traffic analytics. As a member of our web development team, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining multiple websites for our industry leading brands. Day-to-day work will involve collaboration with large cross-functional groups to ensure each site is visually appealing, highly functional and an accurate representation of each brand's identity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and customize WordPress websites using themes, plugins, and custom code.

• Design and implement front-end user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies.

• Optimize websites for maximum speed, scalability, and SEO.

• Collaborate with designers, content creators, and marketers to ensure website functionality aligns with business goals.

• Monitor and analyze site performance metrics, SEO rankings, and user behavior using tools such as Google Analytics.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to website functionality and performance.

• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in web development, accessibility and SEO.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with a strong portfolio of WordPress websites.

• Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.

• Expertise in WordPress theme and plugin development, customization, and integration.

• Solid understanding of SEO best practices and experience optimizing websites for search engines.

• Experience with web analytics tools such as Google or Adobe Analytics to track site metrics and user behavior.

• Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot issues quickly.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with fellow developers.

Here at Hawthorne/ScottsMiracle-Gro, we believe providing an enriching and engaging employee experience is what sets us apart from other organizations. We recognize our employees are so much more than just their job title so we offer programs and benefits that support them in all aspects of their lives. Wondering how we do it? Below is a glimpse of our highlight reel…

• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs.  Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more

• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future.  Career growth at our company is not always a ladder.  It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure.  Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.

• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.

• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.

• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work.  We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthen

Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro and Hawthorne Gardening talent communities.

The Hawthorne Gardening Company is a start-up company focused on hydroponic gardening. Dedicated to creating high quality products founded in social and environmental responsibility. Backed by the largest lawn and garden company in the U.S. (Scotts Miracle-Gro, NYSE: SMG) we bring new ideas, values, and culture to our endeavors without the constraints of a large corporation. We are an energetic, progressive-minded, sustainability-focused group of highly-motivated individuals, eager to share our love of gardening with the world.

The brands and products within our portfolio include: Sunlight Supply, General Hydroponics, General Organics, Vermicrop, Botanicare, AeroGarden, CanFilters and Gavita Lighting.

Hawthorne Gardening Company is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace.

EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Notification to Agencies:

Please note that the Hawthorne Gardening Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Hawthorne Gardening Company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.