Web and Digital Studio Lead (Associate I)

About the role

Alta Planning + Design is looking for a Web and Digital Studio Lead (Associate I) to head the digital team within its TDM Marketing & Creative Services group. The role blends hands‑on development with technical leadership, shaping the firm’s approach to websites, data‑driven tools, and marketing technology.

Key responsibilities

• Lead full‑stack development of websites, web applications, dashboards, calculators and other data‑driven tools from specification to deployment.
• Define technical architecture, selecting front‑end and back‑end frameworks, databases, APIs, hosting, security and analytics solutions.
• Create interactive data visualisations that allow users to explore information by geography, time, scenario or demographics.
• Integrate GIS data and web‑mapping platforms such as ArcGIS Online/Portal, ArcGIS Feature Services, StoryMaps and Mapbox into digital products.
• Develop or coordinate Python‑based data processing, automation workflows and API services.
• Oversee integrations with external systems including CRMs, CDPs and marketing platforms like Salesforce, HubSpot or Ortto.
• Ensure all deliverables meet accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) and conduct QA/QC testing.
• Mentor and manage a multidisciplinary digital team, collaborating with designers, strategists and analysts.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading a digital or web development team in a fast‑paced, creative environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to work with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Required skills

• Full‑stack development (front‑end and back‑end frameworks)
• Databases and API design
• Python programming for data processing and automation
• GIS and web‑mapping tools: ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, ArcGIS Feature Services, StoryMaps, Mapbox
• Integration with Salesforce, HubSpot, Ortto or similar marketing platforms
• Web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
• Data visualisation libraries and techniques
• Hosting, security and analytics best practices