Front End Developer

Karger Publishers; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publisher is seeking a skilled web developer to create accessible front-end templates and WordPress solutions. The role emphasizes collaboration across teams and is fully remote, offering a dynamic international environment. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with the latest web standards and technologies.

Benefits

Fully remote position

Personal development opportunities with Linkedin Learning membership

Dynamic and international work environment

Qualifications

• Experience building accessible modern websites and WordPress microsites.
• Good knowledge of current WCAG standards.
• Technical knowledge of Google Analytics and GTM setup.

Responsibilities

• Execute on projects by developing front-end templates and components.
• Build WordPress templates with a functional CMS.
• Enforce accessibility standards on all content.

Skills

Accessibility Standards

WordPress

Git

Google Analytics

Google Tag Manager

GDPR Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a computer related discipline

Job description

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• Execute on projects by developing accessible front-end templates, themes and components based on the design system and layouts delivered by the Marketing UX team (Figma)
• Build WordPress templates and complete themes (from scratch), with a functional CMS that empowers Karger business users to manage content independently
• Develop, implement and maintain a GDPR-compliant, cross platform, consent management concept
• Enforce accessibility standards on all content (currently WCAG 2.1 AA)
• Support updates across all of our customer facing platforms including Silverchair, WordPress, Thinkific, Salesforce Identify and Marketing Cloud Account Engagement (Pardot)
• Support the Marketing unit with technical expertise and the administration of Google Tag Manager (GTM) and Google Analytics
• Assist with the development of HTML-based marketing newsletter and email templates

Qualification and experience required:

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a computer related discipline
• Experience building accessible modern websites and WordPress based microsites
• Good knowledge of the current WCAG standards, how to integrate them into the design process and how to test compliance
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS), especially WordPress
• Experienced with version control using Git, Visual SourceSafe etc.
• The ability to collaborate across teams and deliver projects on time while working 100% or mostly remote
• A commitment to staying updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Technical knowledge of Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (GTM) setup and management
• Knowledge of GDPR and consent management best practice and system integration / implementation

What we offer:

• Fully remote position
• A work environment where personal development and responsibility are highly valued (including Linkedin Learning membership)
• A dynamic and international work environment