X-Rite is the global leader in color measurement and color management, offering hardware, software and services for measuring, formulating and matching color. The company serves a range of industries, including automotive, paints, plastics, textiles, printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, dental and medical. X-Rite serves customers worldwide from its offices in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

We are looking for a Web Developer to join our Grand Rapids IT team. 

In addition to other duties, this individual will be primarily responsible for working with the Website Manager on the research, evaluation and implementation of technologies used on the Internet, Intranet, and online store web sites, the databases used by these sites, and the integration of these sites with other systems.

Essential Job Functions:
1. Develop and program web pages using VB.NET, C#, .Net Technologies, HTML, Sharepoint, Active Server Pages, JavaScript, AJAX, and other programming conventions or languages as required by the project specifications.

2. Assist in maintaining X-Rite’s web servers to ensure peak performance and availability.

3. Develop knowledge of web security concerns and technologies and notify the Website Manager of any potential liabilities of our systems.

4. Follow and take key role in establishing standards for X-Rite in developing and implementing web applications.

5. Assist in monitoring and reporting web site utilization, notify Website Manager of any bottlenecks or deficiencies discovered.

6. Develop expertise in web technologies, recommending new technologies consistent with the objectives of the company.

7. Develop expertise in database query and retrieval methods that can be used in various applications, with emphasis on data retrieval techniques used on web sites.

8. Work with Website Manager in developing specifications for new web applications or functionality of the web sites.

9. Assist in training and support of the users of the web applications implemented.

10. Maintain documentation for web site and web application changes made.

11. Ensure web sites and web databases are backed up with company standard backup routines.

12. Assist with submission of Web Site to search engines on the web.

13. Recommend changes to the systems or procedures to improve the quality of our websites.

14. Assist in maintaining website visitor/customer privacy & security while visiting website.

15. Take primary role of call support for Intranet, online web store, and internal assistance to application support for online product registration/licensing.

16. Assist as backup support for CRM, service management and firewall/network administration.

17. Provide assistance to the other teams in the IT department as required

18. Job functions include but are not limited to those listed. 
 
General Requirements:
1. Bachelors’ degree.

2. Previous website experience with .NET architecture.

3. Previous database experience, ideally with Microsoft SQL server.

4. Strong interpersonal and communication skill to deal effectively with a variety of people (technical, non-technical).

5. Strong planning and organizing skills.

6. Working knowledge of Network Operating Systems, Network Design and Desktop Operating Systems.

7. Ability to effectively perform the above mentioned essential job functions.

To be considered for this position, please apply at http://XRite.balancetrak.com/10

There is no relocation package available for this position.  EOE.