What It’s Really Like Working as a Front End Web Developer at iNET Web

An Inside Look From an Actual iNET Employee

Let's start from the premise you've already read some online reviews of iNET Web and are trying to make sense of the wildly different reviews from iNET employees, both past and present.

The simple truth: It’s like any other business. Some people thrive here, some don’t. The ones who do well and stick around say good things about us, the ones who don’t write up venomous reviews about how awful it is here.

What’s Good About Working at iNET Web?

Opportunity. For anyone looking for work as a front end developer in the Milwaukee area, iNET Web is a gold mine of opportunity. We have clients of all types, both large and small. One week you may be working on a business that sells fruits and nuts, and the next week you may be building a site for one of Milwaukee's top law firms.

Sanity. Wondering about the workload and deadlines? In a word: Reasonable. Everyone has their own accounts to work on, and the load is fairly distributed. Unlike some places, deadlines here are always do-able. No one is ever running around pulling their hair out or staying until 2am to make a deadline. This speaks volumes about both the caliber of people working here and the planning that goes into every project.

Autonomy. As a front end developer at iNET Web, you’ll have greater autonomy than at most web development firms. There’s no one looking over your shoulder every 20 minutes here. You have the authority to make decisions and solve problems as you see fit. If you need help, though, or just want a second opinion on something, you’ve got it.

Credibility. iNET Web has been around for over 20 years and built thousands of successful, profit-generating websites for clients throughout Wisconsin (and a few other states, as well). If you want to work with people committed to building fast-loading, great looking, custom-designed sites, you can’t do better than iNET.

Mobility. Prove yourself here and you’ll advance quickly – both in responsibilities delegated to you and in pay. There’s also the opportunity to make a lateral move into back end web development, design, or even SEO/Copy, if that’s your thing.

Location. If you’re coming from a hip downtown area or upscale suburb, Waukesha might seem a bit déclassé, but there’s a great little downtown area, traffic is bearable and there's plenty of free parking at our office. Wondering what all the big Les Paul guitar sculptures are about? Waukesha is the hometown of Lester Polfuss (aka “Les Paul.”)

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I work from home?

A: No. You really need to be here to be in the loop. We're moving too fast and have too much work going on to have people out of the building on a regular basis. And why would you want to work away from all these great people, anyway?

Q: Mac or PC?

A: PC

Q: What is the work space like?

A: Everyone at iNET has a cubicle they can personalize. If you need two monitors, you’ll get two monitors. If you want a standing desk so you can stand while you work, we’ll make it happen. There’s enough room to do your job, but if you have a big collection of bobble heads you’ll need to pick a favorite and leave the rest at home.

Q: Does iNET hire part-time web developers?

A: No, but we wouldn’t rule it out entirely. It all depends on the circumstances.

Q: Is there overtime pay?

A: We obey the law, so yes. If you're up to speed and willing to put in extra hours for the greater good of the company and yourself, heck yeah, we welcome that. We'll even supply a sleeping bag, if you like.

Q: Is iNET amenable to flexible scheduling?

A: We’re a family company, so we understand priorities when it comes to childcare, medical appointments, and other obligations. Tell us what you need and we will do our best to work something out.

Q: How much free time will I have?

A: iNET is always working on new projects, so when you finish one assignment there’s always something new to get started on. You won’t get bored twiddling your thumbs waiting for the next project to come down the pipeline. If this bothers you, you’re probably more interested in wasting time than actually advancing your career.

Q: Will I need to learn a new program every other week?

A: No. We’re not into jumping on every software bandwagon that comes along. There may be some updates you’ll need to get fluent with, though.

Q: Someone online said the bathroom is cold and the coffee is mediocre. Really?

A: Yeah, we saw Wendy Whiner's review. Seriously, if you spend enough time in the bathroom to get frostbite, iNET Web probably isn’t a good place for you. And if you’re a coffee snob, there’s a Starbucks down the road.

What Qualifications Do You Need to Get a Front End Developer Job at iNET Web?

Here's a rundown of what we look for in front end web developer:

Required / Preferred Skills / Qualifications: Looking for Entry, Mid, and Senior level applicants

B.S. in Computer Science, Web/Mobile Development, or Visual/UX Design, related field or equivalent work experience (preferred)
2+ years of solid, in-depth work in the marketing/design/web field
In-depth knowledge of website design standards, layout, and typography
Strong web/graphic design skills desirable
Demonstrated ability to keep up with current web trends and technologies
Demonstrated ability to write HTML & CSS code from scratch. Specifically HTML5/CSS3 and beyond
Work as a creative team member and advisor to other developers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to proactively work collaboratively with all departments
Applicant MUST be able to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and have meticulous attention to detail

Skills Providing Added Value:

JavaScript, JQuery, C# and any other .NET programming skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio
ASP.NET MVC Framework, especially MVC 4
Ability to navigate & update 3rd party content management systems

You’re Still Reading This? Maybe You Should Apply for a Position as a Front End Web Developer.

Why not find out if you’ve got what it takes to join us? You can check current job openings for front end web developers right here on our website.