Company Overview Our client is a fast-growing performance marketing agency that partners with higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to drive measurable growth through data-driven marketing, creative strategy, and digital innovation. As a Junior Web Developer, you'll help build, maintain, and optimize websites and landing pages that support student recruitment, lead generation, and partner growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer looking to deepen their expertise in WordPress, front-end development, reusable component architecture, and website performance while working alongside experienced developers in a collaborative, fast-paced agency environment. Your Role As a Junior Web Developer, you'll support the development, maintenance, and optimization of websites and landing pages across a portfolio of education-focused partners. Working closely with Senior Web Developers, SEO, Creative, and Paid Media teams, you'll contribute to delivering fast, accessible, and conversion-focused web experiences while helping build reusable systems, templates, and workflows that improve consistency and efficiency across projects.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and maintenance of custom WordPress themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and reusable templates. Build landing pages and website components that support SEO and Paid Media campaigns. Assist with website performance optimization, accessibility improvements, and Core Web Vitals initiatives. Perform QA testing, troubleshoot website issues, and support ongoing maintenance. Contribute to reusable front-end components, templates, and scalable development workflows. Collaborate with SEO, Creative, and Paid Media teams to deliver high-quality web experiences. Help evaluate AI-assisted development tools and automation opportunities to improve development efficiency. Follow development standards, documentation, and best practices while continuously growing your technical skills. You Bring 2–3 years of WordPress development experience. Experience building or customizing WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks. Strong foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive front-end development. Familiarity with reusable components, design systems, and modern development workflows. Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or ChatGPT. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams. A growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning from senior developers and contributing to scalable web systems. Bonus Points Experience with static site generators or modern frameworks such as Next.js, Astro, Gatsby, or Nuxt. Familiarity with website performance optimization and accessibility best practices. Exposure to analytics, conversion tracking, or digital marketing implementations. Background in higher education or nonprofit marketing. What's Offered Fully remote work environment. Competitive compensation based on experience. Opportunity to work with mission-driven organizations making meaningful impact. Mentorship from experienced developers and continuous learning opportunities. Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Hands-on experience building scalable websites and modern development systems. Clear opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Interview Process 1️⃣ Introductory Call: Background, technical experience, and role overview. 2️⃣ Technical Interview: WordPress fundamentals, front-end development, problem-solving, and learning approach. 3️⃣ Team Interview: Collaboration style and experience working across design and marketing teams. 4️⃣ Leadership Interview: Culture fit, growth mindset, and long-term career goals. 5️⃣ Offer Stage: Final compensation discussion and onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for a Junior Web Developer who is passionate about building high-quality web experiences, expanding their technical skills, and growing alongside a collaborative team that supports mission-driven organizations through technology.