seabuddybrown

About the Company

Who is seabuddy? Chris Brown is a guy passionate about boating. I became a boater at the age of 7 and have been in the marine trade for about 30 years and personally owned 55 boats so far, large and small. A few sail, but mostly power.

What is seabuddybrown.com? A blog on boats: runabouts, fiberglass boats, aluminum boats, bass boats, water ski boats, wakeboard boats, wood boats, boat trailers, trailer hitches, trailer parts, boat shows, boating events, boat gear, boat dealers, outboards, outboard parts, and inboard/outboards (I/Os).

Highlights of my experience as a boater and in the marine trades:

BOATING EXPERIENCE:
Boated on 4 of the 5 Great Lakes
Transited well over 200 locks on the inland waterways
Repeatedly cruised the route between the Northeast and Miami
Drove a bow rider roundtrip between Miami and Bimini
Boated many of the canal systems of the US and Canada
Boated on the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans, many US lakes plus a few in Europe, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean Sea

LEADERSHIP ROLES:
Past Commander of a 110-boat parade
USA representative in Mexico for the Newport/Ensenada Boat Race
Past sponsor for the New York Boat Show
Multi-year board member of a group that hosts a half dozen boat shows each year
Past-president of the Marine Division of one of the larger U.S. Chambers of Commerce
Past member of yacht clubs

MARINE TRADES EXPERIENCE:
Buyer and Merchandiser of boats and marine products
Marine Trades Consultant
Owner of multiple retail boat stores

PUBLISHING & PROMOTION:
Editor of a monthly boating publication
Author of a best-selling cruising guide
Founder of multiple boating websites
Co-chair of fundraisers for boating-oriented charities & special interest groups

Listed Jobs

Company Name

seabuddybrown

Job Title

Web Developer

Job Description

Job Title: Web Developer Role Summary: Design, develop, and maintain web applications with a focus on optimizing user engagement and overall site performance. Manage both front‑end and back‑end tasks, collaborate with content creators, and implement responsive, mobile‑first interfaces. Expectations: - Deliver scalable, high‑performance server‑side code. - Produce visually appealing, user‑friendly front‑end experiences. - Participate in cross‑functional collaboration to meet business goals. - Troubleshoot and debug issues promptly. Key Responsibilities: - Build and maintain back‑end components using modern programming languages and frameworks. - Create responsive front‑end designs that adhere to mobile‑first principles. - Optimize site performance (load times, caching, SEO basics). - Integrate APIs and third‑party services as required. - Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards. - Collaborate with designers, writers, and stakeholders to implement creative solutions. Required Skills: - Proficiency in server‑side development (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP, or similar). - Strong front‑end skills (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, modern frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular). - Responsive design and mobile‑first development expertise. - Knowledge of database design and SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). - Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. - Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance. - Excellent problem‑solving and attention to detail. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred). - Certifications in web technologies or relevant frameworks are a plus.

Washington dc-baltimore, United states

On site

05-03-2026