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Hanson is expanding its Software Engineering team with the addition of an ASP.NET developer to support our agency’s work with numerous clients. The position requires 2 years of experience developing ASP.NET MVC web applications and web APIs, plus great problem-solving and critical thinking skills, strong team collaboration, and a passion for the details.

Position reports to Director, Engineering.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Develops, tests, and integrates defined features and APIs within ASP.NET server development projects
• Investigates and fixes bugs
• Stays focused on assignments, avoids tumbling down rabbit holes
• Breaks down large chunks of work; reviews approach and expected effort with project lead
• Tracks and notifies appropriate team members of progress on assignments
• Works with cross-functional teams that include system engineers, front-end developers (HTML and JavaScript), visual designers, functional architects, and other software engineers (server and mobile)
• Attends internal and client project meetings as needed
• Infrequent travel to client locations for meetings, depending on project
• Accurate tracking and recording time for billing

Core Functional Skills

• Proficiency in ASP.NET web development and C# programming language
• Competency using the following software and tools:
• Visual Studio 2017+
• Git and other source control systems
• Postman / cURL or equivalent
• Google Drive
• Demonstrates proficiency in Hanson-specific applications (e.g., Clients & Profits, Hanson Intranet, Hanson Dashboard, JIRA, etc.)

Collaboration & Contribution

• Effectively documents work and proactively communicates progress with team
• Actively participates in group sessions to bring value and advance projects

Communication

• Appropriately uses all channels of communication (e.g., in-person, phone, email, IM, etc.) to drive progress and clarity
• Communicates proactively vs. reactively in order to maximize problem-solving options
• Provides effective, productive feedback in the moment

Problem Solving

• Demonstrates ability to break down complex problems and plan out implementation details (in conjunction with project leads)
• Elevates issues early and shares any potential plans of action/contingency to maximize options

Ideal Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an ASP.NET developer
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in Computer Science and/or Engineering
• Comfort with the unknown and the confidence to handle changing project requirements, direction, and project plans
• Ideal candidate has experience with the following technologies / systems:
• Asynchronous programming and dependency injection
• .NET CMS platforms (EpiServer, Umbraco, Sitefinity, Kentico)
• Relational database design and SQL, as well as No-SQL solutions such as CosmosDB
• Cloud hosting infrastructures like Azure and AWS
• Build automation / continuous integration systems (Jenkins, CruiseControl, etc.)
• Bug-tracking systems (JIRA)
• Some experience with JavaScript, including Node.js-based build tools (Grunt, Gulp)
• JavaScript application frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue)

Intangibles/Cultural Fit

• Qualities we look for include passion, confidence, integrity, judgment, and a strong work ethic.
• In our experience, there isn’t a single “style” that works. We’ll need you to be a diplomat, strategist, psychologist, salesperson, coach, and mentor to our clients and our internal team.
• We value intellectual curiosity and promote it wherever possible. Tell us how you like to learn and grow yourself as it relates to the world of marketing, technology and creative.
• We take our values seriously. Do these sound like things you’re interested in? Be Yourself, Own the Adventure, Stay Curious, Get Emotional, Embrace Family.

Hanson offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package that includes healthcare, flexible spending, 401K, and paid time-off for your birthday, holidays, and the days we are closed between Christmas and New Year’s. Work/life balance is important to us, and our collaborative environment is flexible, fun, and fueled. (Coffee, snacks, flavored waters, pop, and beer Fridays are very important to us!)

To start the conversation, contact us at engineering-careers@hansoninc.com.

Hanson is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support overall agency efforts in the successful definition and implementation of digital solutions. This position requires strong team collaboration, a passion for the details, and great problem-solving skills. Our Business Analysts must demonstrate an understanding of both marketing and technology as this role is critical in “bridging the gap” between the marketing objectives we are meeting through our creative experiences and the development of the technical architectures and software solutions needed to bring it to life.

Position reports to Managing Director, Design & Development

Responsibilities & Expectations

• In early stages of a project, facilitates the implementation of digital solutions by eliciting and clearly documenting requirements of a project in an effort to gain alignment from key client stakeholders and internal project teams.
• As the project evolves, works with strategic planner and creative leads to understand the vision of a project and evolves project requirements accordingly.
• Partners with the front-end and engineering project leads to analyze the documented requirements, determining the functional behavior of a project, and the system needs to fulfill those requirements.
• Has complete understanding of project requirements, assumptions, and dependencies and presents requirements to key client stakeholders and internal project teams as the project transitions from strategy to build.
• Effectively transitions project details to assigned project manager and acts as support as needed for the duration of the project build.
• Throughout build, supports the production team as needed to translate and communicate functionality, and to document any needed deliverables to bring clarity (page specs, content inventories, data schemas, entity/relationship diagrams, etc.
• Researches software platforms and solutions as needed to facilitate the functional design of a project, prepares fit/gap analyses and recommendations for the build team and clients.

Core Functional Skills

• Demonstrates proficiency in critical business applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Keynote, Google Drive), diagramming/technical drawing software (e.g. Visio, OmniGraffle)
• Demonstrates proficiency in business data modeling and workflows and experience with technical projects
• Demonstrates proficiency in Hanson-specific applications (e.g., Clients & Profits, Hanson Intranet, Hanson Dashboard, JIRA, etc.)
• Works with Client Services and Project Management to generate the functional definition content needed for proposals and SOWs
• Demonstrates ability to clearly and effectively document all project requirements and scope details in the Hanson Scope Documentation tool. Effectively manages process through strategic planning and design phases to build
• Uses appropriate tools and methods to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks for delivery of quality outputs on deadline

Collaboration & Contribution

• Provides value across all agency departments in the effective documentation of requirements and scope
• Supports production team in understanding requirements and needs as it relates to assigned tasks during projects such as fit-gaps on software solutions, data and content documentation, metrics implementation, etc.
• Actively participates in group sessions to bring value and advance projects
• Shares best practices readily with agency for betterment of other projects/accounts

Communication

• Effectively “bridges the gap” between strategic planning and build processes with consistent, timely communication
• Appropriately uses all channels of communication (e.g., in-person, phone, email, IM, etc.) to drive progress and clarity
• Communicates proactively vs. reactively in order to maximize problem-solving options
• Provides effective, productive feedback in the momen

Problem Solving

• Responds to changes in direction and other client and internal dynamics with flexibility and resourcefulness
• Elevates issues early and recommends plans of action/contingency to maximize options
• Manages timing of projects, balancing client needs with internal capacity
• Appropriately manages conflict resolution and drives team to collaborative solutions -- especially during experience design phase.

Ideal Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in architecture or project management. Ideally, you will have worked in an agency or software development for a minimum of 4 years.
• We are a digital agency, as such you’ll need to have experience in understanding and documenting requirements for digital solutions including website development and mobile app development.
• Skills we look for include a clear understanding of web strategy and the technology necessary to work with marketing and IS/IT client contacts. Proficiency with a scientific calculator not required, however we have lots of conversations about PHP, .net, HTML5, Java and other platforms.

Intangibles/Cultural Fit

• Qualities we look for include passion, confidence, integrity, judgment and a strong work ethic. Check the ego at the door.
• In our experience, there isn’t a single “style” that works. We’ll need you to be a diplomat, strategist, psychologist, salesperson, coach and mentor to our clients and our internal team.
• We value intellectual curiosity and promote it wherever possible. Tell us how you like to learn and grow yourself as it relates to the world of marketing, technology and creative.
• We take our values seriously. Do these sound like things you’re interested in? Be Yourself, Own the Adventure, Stay Curious, Get Emotional, Embrace Family

Hanson offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package that includes healthcare, flexible spending, 401K, and paid time-off for your birthday, holidays, and the days we are closed between Christmas and New Year’s. Work/life balance is important to us, and our collaborative environment is flexible, fun, and fueled. (Coffee, snacks, flavored waters, pop, and beer Fridays are very important to us!)

To start the conversation, contact us at FA-careers@hansoninc.com.

Hanson seeks a professional with excellent project management skills. In this pivotal role, the Project Manager acts as a liaison and facilitator among all internal departments, including creative, technical, business, and client services departments.

The Project Manager is involved in all aspects of a project with primary responsibility for directing and managing work scope according to the project plan, schedule, and budget. The Project Manager is responsible for regularly communicating project status to the Traffic and Client Services teams, Senior Management, and clients.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Create project plans, timelines, work breakdown structures, and estimates in conjunction with the Client Services team and project team members.
• Responsible for collaborating with the traffic team and project leads to efficiently resource projects.
• Manage project milestone and delivery requirements to ensure that client expectations are met.
• Manage the process of developing functional and technical specifications and other site architecture documents with collaboration from the project team.
• Clarify and manage roles and responsibilities among team members.
• Identify and communicate risk factors that could affect project success, and take necessary steps to mitigate the risk.
• Manage and direct project team members’ efforts in accomplishing the work assigned to them, including assisting in resolving issues as they arise.
• Monitor and manage the process for collecting and tracking project assets from appropriate sources including project team members and clients.
• Participate in and direct the Quality Assurance process to ensure that the work created meets or exceeds the requirements, strategic goals, and client expectations for the project.
• Track team progress against project critical path and identify issues or actions with the potential to impact the project budget or timeline and take action as appropriate.
• Conduct periodic budget review meetings to verify the project is on track in meeting its goals within the original budget.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have experience managing web development projects and should possess great organizational, communication, and leadership skills. This position requires some knowledge of web development platforms. The following experience is required for candidates wishing to be considered for this position.

• At least 3 years of experience managing web projects with commercial clients or at least 5 years of experience working in this industry.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of the full lifecycle of web project development including; planning, requirements gathering, budgeting, reporting, providing team leadership, managing implementation, and bringing projects to completion.
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Possess excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with all project team members to foster teamwork and creativity.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• A strong, customer-oriented work ethic is critical to this position.

Hanson offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package that includes healthcare, flexible spending, 401K, and paid time-off for your birthday, holidays, and the days we are closed between Christmas and New Year’s. Work/life balance is important to us, and our collaborative environment is flexible, fun, and fueled. (Coffee, snacks, flavored waters, pop, and beer Fridays are very important to us!)

To start the conversation, contact us at careers@hansoninc.com.

Hanson is looking to expand its Mobile Software Engineering team with the addition of both iOS and Android developers to support our agency’s work with numerous clients. The position requires 2 years experience developing native iOS or Android mobile applications, plus great problem-solving and critical thinking skills, strong team collaboration, and a passion for the details.

Position reports to Director, Mobile & Emerging Technologies.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Develops and tests defined features within mobile application development projects
• Investigates and fixes bugs
• Stays focused on assignments, avoids tumbling down badger holes
• Breaks down large chunks of work; reviews approach and expected effort with project lead
• Tracks and notifies appropriate team members of progress on assignments
• Works with cross-functional teams that include system engineers, back-end developers, visual designers, functional architects and other mobile software engineers
• Attends internal and client project meetings as needed
• Infrequent travel to client locations for meetings, depending on project
• Accurate tracking and recording time for billing

Core Functional Skills (iOS)

• Proficiency in native iOS mobile application development and Swift programming language
• Competency using the following software and tools:
• Xcode
• Git and other source control systems
• Objective-C language experience a bonus

Core Functional Skills (Android)

• Proficiency in native Android mobile application development and Java programming language
• Competency using the following software and tools:
• Android Studio
• Git and other source control systems
• Kotlin language experience a bonus

Collaboration & Contribution

• Effectively documents work and proactively communicates progress with team
• Actively participates in group sessions to bring value and advance projects

Communication

• Appropriately uses all channels of communication (e.g., in-person, phone, email, IM, etc.) to drive progress and clarity
• Communicates proactively vs. reactively in order to maximize problem-solving options
• Provides effective, productive feedback in the moment

Problem Solving

• Demonstrates ability to break down complex problems and plan out implementation details (in conjunction with project leads)
• Elevates issues early and shares any potential plans of action/contingency to maximize options

Ideal Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an iOS or Android developer
• Bachelor's degree or greater in Computer Science and/or Engineering
• Comfort with the unknown and the confidence to handle changing project requirements, direction and project plans
• Ideal candidate has experience with the following technologies / systems:
• View architecture - hierarchy, subviews, building for reuse, extending system views
• Database persistence - relational database design, object-relational mapping
• Remote web service consumption - networking, deserialization, error handling
• Asynchronous programming - threads, concurrency, blocks and callbacks
• Build systems and dependency management (Gradle, Fastlane, Cocoapods, Maven, Jenkins, etc.)
• Profiling and optimization
• Bug-tracking systems (JIRA)

Intangibles/Cultural Fit

• Qualities we look for include passion, confidence, integrity, judgment and a strong work ethic.
• In our experience, there isn’t a single “style” that works. We’ll need you to be a diplomat, strategist, psychologist, salesperson, coach and mentor to our clients and our internal team.
• We value intellectual curiosity and promote it wherever possible. Tell us how you like to learn and grow yourself as it relates to the world of marketing, technology and creative.
• We take our values seriously. Do these sound like things you’re interested in? Be Yourself, Own the Adventure, Stay Curious, Get Emotional, Embrace Family

Hanson offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package that includes healthcare, flexible spending, 401K, and paid time-off for your birthday, holidays, and the days we are closed between Christmas and New Years. Work/life balance is important to us, and our collaborative environment is flexible, fun and fueled. (Coffee, snacks, flavored waters, pop and beer Fridays are very important to us!)

To start the conversation, contact us at engineering-careers@hansoninc.com.

Hanson seeks to hire a full time Business Development Associate (BDA) with excellent communication and organizational skills who is willing to aggressively generate qualified leads that produce net new business. In most cases the BDA offers the prospective client an initial impression of Hanson and our culture, representing our experience and engagement with world-class brands (think HGTV, Kwikset, Pfister Faucets, Thirty-One Gifts, KeyBank, Worthington Industries and more).

Based out of our Columbus, Ohio office located in the vibrant Short North area, this person will provide day-to-day support for the New Business team and will champion prospecting, lead generation, outbound communication, introductory calls, presentation/pitch development and more.

You don’t have to be expert in brand and marketing strategy, web development, application design or our other agency disciplines – but you do have to demonstrate interest in our model and the “hustle” of selling marketing solutions that great brands desire.

Ideal Qualities

Builds Relationships with Prospective Accounts/Contacts

• Self-starter willing to explore relationships with a large colume of accounts/contacts
• Delivers creative and personal communications backed by cursory research
• Keeps optimistic despite day-to-day rejection

Operates with Discipline

• Well organized
• Attention to detail
• Ability to handle numerous tasks simultaneously
• Good time management
• Understands Hanson process
• Understands larger Hanson context

Communicates Effectively

• Strong written and oral communication
• Keeps open lines of communication
• Reads verbal and non-verbal cues

Thinks Strategically

• Strong problem solver
• Student of clients’ businesses and our business
• Intellectual curiosity
• Critical/analytical thinker

Embraces Our Values

• Shows initiative, demonstrates proactivity
• Passion and enthusiasm
• High energy level
• Embodies Hanson values
• Respects others

Acts Like A Leader

• Demonstrates accountability to their pipeline and activities

Skill Mastery

Demonstrates ability to support the daily needs of the new business team

• Proficiency in third-party and Hanson-specific applications/software (Pipedrive, LinkedIn, Reply.io, Seamless.AI, Hanson Dashboard)
• Competence in typical office applications/software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Drive)

Demonstrates mastery of developing and making outreach to prospective customers that follow our business strategy and vertical expertise

• Building account/company lists based on industry, size and current state of digital presence
• Developing prospect information (email, phone, social handles) aligned to company, titles and priority
• Executing outbound emails, LinkedIn messages, calls and social communications
• Manage accounts and leads in CRM
• Supporting marketing/sales material development of Hanson's offering and expertise

Ideal Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, sales and/or other business function
• 1-3 years of related experience (internships included)

Benefits

Hanson offers competitive compensation with an excellent benefits package that includes healthcare, flexible spending, 401K, and paid time-off for your birthday, holidays, and the days we are closed between Christmas and New Year’s. Work/life balance is important to us, and our collaborative environment is flexible, fun, and fueled. (Coffee, snacks, flavored waters, pop, and beer Fridays are very important to us!)

To start the conversation, contact us at zak.jasinski@hansoninc.com.