Front End Web Developer

Accelerate Media is seeking an experienced Front-End Web Developer to design and implement attractive, functional websites for our clients. If you have excellent website development skills and a passion for building solutions that get results, we want to meet you!

The Ideal Candidate
You’re a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You can grasp the big-picture view of a project and contribute strategic recommendations for achieving the desired goals. You have in-depth knowledge of front-end programming languages, a good eye for aesthetics, and proven WordPress development experience.

Responsibilities
You must be able to develop, update, and maintain highly functional, responsive, user-friendly, and secure websites that meet our clients’ needs and further their marketing goals. You’ll work closely with our design and dev teams to ensure system consistency and improve user experience. We have a number of retainer clients, so in addition to new website builds there will also be varied support, optimization, and maintenance tasks.

• Front-end development of responsive websites based on mockups and wireframes and adhering to functional and technical requirements, primarily in WordPress
• Creation or integration of tools to enhance the website experience for the client and the end-user
• Integration of database elements developed by back-end developers with consumer-facing solutions
• Implementation of security and data protection, including fixing any website issues or bugs as they emerge
• Optimization of websites for search engine visibility and conversion rates, including mobile experience and core web vitals
• Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of back- and front-end developers, designers, copywriters, and marketing strategists

Qualifications

• 5+ years professional development experience and expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Advanced understanding of WordPress and WooCommerce
• Extensive experience with related tools/plugins such as Gutenberg and other page builders, ACF, Yoast, Gravity Forms, etc.
• Solid knowledge of adaptive and responsive design
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to think clearly and logically
• Knowledge of and passion for the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including WCAG 2.0 and WCAG 2.1
• Experience integrating third-party APIs (e.g., MailChimp, Stripe, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of key website conversion tactics, UX best practices and SEO optimization principles, and experience with related tools
• Ability to work to deadline and juggle competing priorities, willingness to take ownership of projects
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in computer science or related field

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• 9 paid holidays
• Unlimited PTO
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Optional HSA Account
• Company 401K
• Company laptop
• Team Outings & Events

What Drives Us

We’re a small but mighty team of dedicated professionals. Our strength comes from our diverse and complementary skill sets and our shared desire to create an enjoyable work environment. We believe a successful culture is one in which good people do good work together—and achieve great results. We’ve shown consistent growth over the past three years and are poised for greater things to come!

To Apply

Please submit your résumé with a cover letter explaining what you bring to a(m) and why you’d be a good fit with our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person