Junior Developer - CMS/WordPress

Redtech is helping our client with a Direct Hire search for a Junior Developer with experience with CMS/WordPress and some experience in an Agency environment

Location - Greater Denver, CO area

Schedule - mostly remote work with onsite meetings 1-2 times/month

Our CLIENT is a Denver-based creative agency specializing in branding, marketing and placemaking. That means we not only develop and guide brands for places such as reinvigorated downtown districts, emerging communities and, in some cases, whole new regions, we actually have a hand in creating the places themselves. It’s diverse, exciting, meaningful work. So with every position, we look for people who share our love of culture and community, our desire to make a real difference and perhaps most of all our spirit of fun, creativity and hard work. Or as we like to say: be true, have fun and do the unexpected.

This is a hybrid work environment. During the pandemic, we discovered that flexible working arrangements best support our team, and we have continued this hybrid environment ever since. This approach combines working from home with working from our centralized office in Denver. The office serves as a space for meetings, connection time, individual work, or a change of scenery. It also provides opportunities for in-person collaboration, client meetings, all-company gatherings, and staff or team events.

Salary

Salary range commensurate with skills and years of experience: $75,000 – $95,000. Our anticipated starting salary for this position is $75,000 - $80,000

Benefits

Health insurance (medical/dental/vision); short-term disability insurance; 401k eligibility; paid time off (PTO); sick time; flex-time; eleven observed holidays (plus CLIENT is closed the week between Christmas and New Year); professional development stipend; performance program; year-end bonus potential based on company performance; among other fun perks!

Junior Developer

• Department: Digital
• Reports to: Senior Developer

Position Overview

Our CLIENT is seeking a highly collaborative, innovative, and solution-focused Junior Developer to help craft digital experiences that integrate seamlessly with our strategy, design and storytelling. This person will work closely with our Senior Developer, Art Directors, Writers and Account Team to develop, implement, and maintain web-based solutions, emails, and other digital assets.

This role requires a solid understanding of front-end and back-end development, problem-solving skills, and a passion for technology. The Junior Developer will assist the Senior Developer in ensuring the successful execution of technical aspects of campaigns and projects to meet client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with creative teams to develop and enhance websites, landing pages, and web applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using programming languages like HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Work with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress or custom-built systems.
• Assist with the development and integration of APIs and third-party services.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across various browsers and devices.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Support the creation of digital advertisements and banners.
• Work closely with senior developers and designers to meet project deadlines.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in web development and advertising technologies.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in writing efficient, readable code using JavaScript, CSS/SCSS, HTML, and PHP.
• Experience developing custom themes in WordPress.
• Familiarity with the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin.
• Experience developing responsive websites with a mobile-first approach.
• Experience implementing micro-interactions and animations to enhance user experience.
• Proficiency with task runners and build tools like Grunt, Gulp, Webpack, and Vite.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Ability to determine system and plugin requirements for new website development.
• Familiarity with HubSpot, other customer relationship management (CRM) platforms, and email service providers (ESPs).
• Familiarity with SEO Best Practices.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong design sensibilities and attention to detail.
• Certification in analytics tools like Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager.
• Experience coding HTML emails.
• Knowledge of frontend frameworks like Vue, React, or Angular.
• Understanding of ADA and WCAG compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop methods for creating and utilizing reusable components, including design specifications for collaboration with art directors.

Other

May require occasional evenings and weekends.