Senior Full Stack Developer & People Manager
Specializing in web development, accessibility, and team leadership. Delivering on point client solutions and strategic digital experiences.
About Me
A highly accomplished and results-oriented Senior Web Development Leader and People Manager with over 20 years of experience.
My Journey
With a career spanning over two decades, I have cultivated a strong foundation in full-stack web development, technical architecture, and team leadership. My journey includes roles where I've driven technical initiatives, optimized development processes, and mentored developers to foster growth and collaboration. I am passionate about creating impactful digital solutions and leading teams to achieve their best.
I've always had a deep love for learning new technologies and am fortunate to have been able to parlay what I learn into a commitment to building accessible and user-friendly web experiences.
My Approach
I lead by example, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. My development philosophy centers on creating scalable, maintainable code that solves real-world business problems. I am adept at translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment across projects.
I prioritize clear communication, thoughtful architecture, and continuous improvement, leveraging my experience to manage teams, mentor individuals, and drive successful project outcomes.
Skills & Expertise
A blend of deep technical knowledge and proven leadership capabilities honed over 20+ years.
Technical Skills
Leadership & Soft Skills
Featured Projects
Showcasing a sample of my work in WordPress theme development and web applications
IRA Financial Group - Unified Platform
Lead Developer
Led the full redesign and consolidation of three existing financial websites into a single, cohesive WordPress platform. Focused on improved content editing UX and streamlined performance.
AboutLawsuits.com - Large-Scale Replatform
Lead Developer
Managed the 1:1 replatform of AboutLawsuits.com to a custom WordPress theme, successfully migrating over 20,000+ posts while ensuring content integrity and SEO continuity.
Tidewater Tech Trades - Landing Page
Lead Developer
Developed a targeted marketing landing page site for Tidewater Tech Trades to drive student inquiries and program engagement.
Sonatype - HubSpot CMS Development
Lead Developer
Led the transformation of Sonatype's HubSpot CMS website, implementing dynamic features and modular content architecture.
Climb Channel Solutions - Global Multisite
Lead Web Developer
Architected and implemented a global WordPress multisite for Climb Channel Solutions, catering to UK, Ireland, US, EU, and Canadian markets. Ensured localized content and seamless navigation.
Ashley Treatment - Custom WordPress Replatform
Lead Web Developer
Executed a 1:1 replatform of Ashley Treatment's website to a custom WordPress theme, preserving existing functionality while enhancing performance and maintainability with the WordPress Block Editor.
Leadership Experience
Driving technical excellence and fostering team growth through effective leadership.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Managed and mentored a team of three direct reports, focusing on professional growth, performance discussions, and fostering a collaborative environment. Successfully led development projects from concept to client delivery.
Process Optimization & AI Integration
Spearheaded the adoption of AI tools like Copilot, achieving an 80% reduction in repetitive coding tasks. Architected a standardized WordPress theme framework, cutting landing page development time by up to 60%.
Accessibility & Standards Champion
Championed and led the implementation of WCAG 2.1 accessibility guidelines, ensuring websites exceeded compliance standards for usability, color contrast, and navigation.
Client-Facing Technical Leadership
Served as the primary technical liaison for clients, translating complex technical concepts into actionable solutions and strengthening client relationships through clear communication and trust.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Fostered a collaborative team environment by promoting knowledge sharing and joint debugging. Worked closely with marketing, design, and sales teams to deliver cohesive technical solutions.
Full-Stack & CMS Development
Led full-stack redesign and maintenance of multiple websites, including custom CMS development, frontend development, and backend development. Managed website security, performance, and server administration.
Testimonials
What colleagues and clients say about my work and leadership
I worked with Joe for six years and can say he's one of the most well-rounded developers I've encountered. Joe excels at every stage of the development lifecycle - from translating client requirements into actionable plans to delivering clean, maintainable code through QA and launch.
His full stack technical skills are comprehensive, but what sets him apart is his ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to stakeholders while mentoring team members. Joe consistently delivers quality solutions under pressure and takes true ownership of projects from start to finish. I recommend him without reservation.
Head of Solution Engineering - Level AI, Level Agency | CTO, WebMechanix
I had the pleasure of working closely with Joe for six years, during which he consistently proved himself to be an outstanding developer and team member. He writes clean, maintainable code, eagerly collaborates on complex challenges, and brings forward-thinking solutions through his exploration of cutting-edge AI. Joe's technical expertise, reliability, and strong work ethic make him an invaluable asset to any team.
Senior Developer III & DevOps at Level Agency
I've worked with Joe Manson for quite a while now, and he never stops impressing me. Beyond just knowing his stuff when it comes to development, he's always thinking ahead and anticipating what's needed before anyone even asks. He's great at knowing how to talk to different people — whether it's internal teams or clients — and he explains things in a way that just makes sense. It honestly feels like you're just chatting over coffee. That kind of clarity is so rare, and it makes working with him a breeze. If it were up to me, I'd have him on every web project. You'd seriously be missing out if you didn't bring him onto yours.
Associate Creative Director at Level Agency
I had the pleasure of working with Joe at Level Agency, where his technical expertise and mentorship made a lasting impact on my growth as a junior developer. He consistently demonstrated deep knowledge of WordPress development while showing remarkable patience in helping me work through complex problems and debug challenging issues. What set Joe apart was his commitment to fostering a positive team culture through regular team activities that brought us together and created a more collaborative work environment. When he transitioned into a management role, he approached the responsibility with genuine care and openness, actively seeking feedback to improve his leadership style. Joe combines strong technical skills with excellent people management abilities, making him both a valuable developer and natural leader.
Software Developer at Twin Sun
I had the pleasure of working alongside Joe for six years, during which he consistently demonstrated his expertise and dedication as a senior web developer. Joe is not only a highly skilled developer but also someone who truly elevates those around him.
Throughout our time working together on multiple web development projects, Joe brought a thoughtful, down-to-earth approach that made collaboration seamless. He's the kind of person who's always eager to grow—constantly diving into tech newsletters and exploring new tools and technologies to sharpen his skills and deliver the best possible product for clients.
Joe's passion for his craft and his drive to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape make him an invaluable asset to any team. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him and to learn from his insight and experience.
Senior Project Manager at Level Agency
Over the six years that Joe Mason and I worked together across many different clients and websites, he consistently proved to be one of the most reliable and thoughtful developers I've had the pleasure of collaborating with. No matter the complexity of the project, Joe was always willing to dive in and help, bringing a steady, solutions-oriented mindset to every challenge.
One particularly impressive example was his work on the AboutLawsuits website. Joe approached the rebuild with a methodical eye, breaking down a complicated and layered site into clear, manageable parts. The result was a clean, logical, and highly effective site structure that made a real difference.
Joe's technical skills are top-tier, but just as importantly, he's a true partner, dependable, communicative, and always focused on delivering the best outcome. I'd work with him again without hesitation.
Marketing Director at Level Agency
Joe has always been one of my favorite developers to work with because of his creative problem solving. I have come to him with many custom requests and "what if" scenarios. He has a strong sense of visualizing the desired end state and working backwards to identify all the pieces of the puzzle to reach that end state. From building out new landing page features functionalities in Wordpress to customizing RSS feeds in Mailchimp, he approaches every project with curiosity, patience, and persistence.
Director Digital Strategy & Media at Level Agency
Joe is an innovator and expert in his field. Over the past three years, he has been a valuable mentor and manager, playing a key role in my professional growth. He consistently improves codebases and processes, bringing lasting impact to any team he joins.
Web Developer at Level Agency
I've worked with this Joe Manson for a number of years and can personally attest to his skills, expertise, professionalism, creativity, people skills, candor, patience, confidence, etc. I could go on and on. Long story short, a proverbial unicorn.
eMarketing Manager, Mettler-Toledo International, Inc
Joe was the lead developer for our website rebrand. We were going from tired startup characters to a bold new modern design. Joe made the design come to life. He made sure every module was easy to use and that we were fully trained. I felt supported 100% throughout the process. If there were any changes I needed, he would promptly fix and test these issues. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone looking for a solid web developer.
Marketing Director at Bluesight
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