Jr Web Developer

Benefits: Health insurance Home office stipend Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Job Summary The Junior Web Developer supports the Web Development Department by executing foundational website maintenance, development, optimization, and QA tasks across client websites and digital properties. This role focuses primarily on WordPress maintenance, front-end edits, plugin updates, basic speed optimization, and security checks, with exposure to more advanced website builds over time. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, comfortable working in WordPress, and eager to grow deeper technical development skills in an agency environment. This is a hands-on execution role, not a senior development or architecture role yet. Responsibilities WordPress Maintenance Perform routine WordPress plugin, theme, and core updates  Review websites after updates to identify layout, functionality, or performance issues  Understand standard WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and basic database backups/migrations using staging environments  Assist with troubleshooting WordPress issues related to plugins, themes, PHP errors, and configuration conflicts  Follow internal SOPs for updates, backups, staging, QA, and escalation Front-End Website Edits Make basic page edits using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript  Update website content, layouts, images, buttons, links, forms, and other page elements  Assist with responsive adjustments across desktop, tablet, and mobile views  Implement minor design and layout changes based on direction from senior team members  Ensure edits are clean, functional, and consistent with existing website structure Website Speed Optimization Perform basic website speed optimization tasks using established SOPs  Assist with image compression, caching checks, plugin review, and performance cleanup  Use tools such as Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or similar platforms to identify issues  Document optimization work and flag more complex performance concerns for senior developers  Support ongoing improvements to page load speed and user experience Security Audits & Website Health Conduct basic website security audits and site health checks  Identify outdated plugins, vulnerable components, unusual admin users, SSL issues, and site warnings  Assist with backup checks and update-readiness reviews  Perform QA after updates, security changes, and website fixes  Escalate higher-risk security or technical issues to senior developers Hosting, CDN & Technical Support Work within hosting environments, preferably WPEngine  Assist with staging-to-production workflows, backups, cache clearing, and environment checks  Support basic Cloudflare-related tasks such as cache clearing, DNS review, SSL checks, and CDN troubleshooting  Help with redirects, broken links, form testing, and basic launch support  Coordinate with internal team members to ensure technical requests are completed accurately Website Build Support Assist senior developers with new website builds as skills grow  Help build pages from approved designs using WordPress tools, templates, or page builders  Support theme customization and child theme updates when appropriate  Participate in QA, launch preparation, and post-launch fixes  Gradually take on larger development tasks with guidance from senior team members Qualifications Hands-on experience working with WordPress  Understanding of standard WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and staging environments  Basic experience with database backups and migrations  Basic working knowledge of PHP  Proficiency with HTML and CSS  Basic JavaScript knowledge  Ability to make basic website edits and troubleshoot common WordPress issues  Comfort working inside WordPress admin dashboards and page-building tools  Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs  Clear written communication skills  Ability to document work, issues, and completed tasks clearly  Willingness to learn agency workflows and receive feedback Bonus / Preferred Qualifications Experience with WPEngine  Experience with Cloudflare  Familiarity with WordPress page builders such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Divi, or Gutenberg blocks  Experience using website speed tools such as: Google PageSpeed Insights  Lighthouse  GTmetrix  WebPageTest Basic understanding of: Website caching  Image optimization  Redirects  SSL certificates  DNS basics  Responsive design  Accessibility basics  SEO fundamentals  Google Analytics — GA4  Google Tag Manager — GTM Exposure to Git or version control  Experience working on multiple websites or client accounts  Prior experience in an agency, freelance, or digital marketing environment Traits We’re Looking For Coachable and curious — willing to learn web development deeply  Organized and dependable — follows checklists, SOPs, and QA steps  Process-driven — loves checklists and takes pride in triple-checking live forms and links before declaring a task complete  Comfortable with recurring maintenance and execution work  Detail-oriented — catches small issues before they become client-facing problems  Able to take feedback and apply it quickly  Calm and methodical when troubleshooting website issues  Collaborative — able to work with developers, designers, account managers, and leadership  Interested in growing into a mid-level web developer role over time This is a remote position.