Front-End Developer (WordPress Focus)

Are you a Front-End Developer looking for a change? Are you interested in working within a WordPress environment, developing well-designed websites, and landing pages, and being part of a “can-do” team? We want to hear from you.

About Our Company:

LIGHTSTREAM is a full-service creative agency based in the suburbs of Philadelphia. We serve a diverse client base, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, and universities. Through our proven brand-building process, strategic marketing plans, and execution of both digital and print components, we help our clients achieve and maintain a competitive edge.

About This Role:

Lightstream is looking for a Front-End Developer who is motivated to code pixel-perfect websites primarily within WordPress using our custom themes. You will be responsible for using your knowledge of programming languages to code user-friendly and responsive websites, running tests to ensure code accuracy, and ensuring the sites are WCAG (2.2) compliant. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphic design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works. Must live in the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain WordPress websites using custom themes and plugins that meet design specifications and performance standards.
• Translate Figma designs into responsive, pixel-perfect, and accessible front-end code (HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript).
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to ensure the final product aligns with client expectations.
• Implement SEO best practices and ensure all websites are optimized for speed, performance, and search visibility.
• Ensure WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance and test across modern browsers and devices for consistency and usability.
• Maintain and update existing websites, troubleshoot bugs, and improve functionality or security when needed.
• Integrate third-party APIs and tools, such as marketing platforms, CRMs, or analytics.
• Manage WordPress back-end components, including custom post types, taxonomies, and advanced custom fields (ACF).
• Coach and mentor a junior developer, providing guidance on coding standards, problem-solving, and best practices in WordPress development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, sharing ideas to streamline processes and enhance the user and developer experience.

Core Technical Skills Required:

• Expert in WordPress CMS (theme development and custom builds)
• HTML5, CSS3, Sass/SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• Working knowledge of PHP
• Experience with Bootstrap 5+ or comparable frameworks
• Understanding of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards

Beneficial to Have:

• Experience with ACF Pro, Gravity Forms, and custom post types
• Familiarity with Gulp, Webpack, npm, or yarn
• Experience building responsive HTML emails
• Basic knowledge of Git/GitHub and version control workflows
• Familiarity with VPS hosting and server management via WHM/cPanel
• Basic understanding of SQL and phpMyAdmin

Ideal Candidate - You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have a passion for development and a curiosity to adapt as technologies and tools evolve.
• Take advantage of using AI tools to enhance your daily performance.
• Enjoy collaborating with creative teams and translating design into pixel-perfect website.
• Care deeply about accessibility, usability, and performance.
• Like working across diverse projects — from simple landing pages to full enterprise sites.
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning your projects from start to finish.
• Must live in the United States.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working on a team of developers?

Experience:

• WordPress: 7 years (Required)
• Bootstrap: 5 years (Required)
• Front-end development: 5 years (Required)
• WCAG: 5 years (Required)
• JavaScript: 5 years (Required)
• PHP: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote