Front End Developer

Ellsworth Corporation; Town of Germantown (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Ellsworth Adhesives, part of Ellsworth Corporation, is seeking a Front End Web Developer for the Germantown, WI headquarters. The role focuses on enhancing the company website, delivering high-quality user experiences, performance improvements, and efficient content operations in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of front-end development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of front-end development on responsive, content-driven websites; quality of experience prioritized over exact years.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and familiarity with modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Understanding of WCAG accessibility, responsive design, and UX/UI fundamentals.
• Strong front-end architecture knowledge and integration with APIs/CMS platforms.
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git) and collaborative workflows.
• Experience with CMS platforms and content-driven websites.
• Hybrid front-end environment combining custom development with visual/page builders (Makeswift, BigCommerce B2B Page Builder).
• Preferred: hands-on experience building pages/templates/components in Makeswift or BigCommerce B2B Page Builder.
• Familiarity with B2B eCommerce UX patterns and impact on conversion.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains website updates to improve usability and user experience.
• Develops and updates web pages, templates, and reusable components across the site.
• Assists with API and data source integrations to support content operations.
• Troubleshoots front-end issues, addressing layout, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Ensures pages meet WCAG accessibility and responsive design standards.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

React

Vue

Angular

Responsive design

Accessibility WCAG

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance optimization

Git

CMS platforms

Makeswift

BigCommerce B2B Page Builder

Education

Bachelor's degree in web development, Computer Science, Digital Design, or related field

Tools

Makeswift

BigCommerce B2B Page Builder

APIs

Git

Job description

Job Summary

Ellsworth Adhesives, part of Ellsworth Corporation, is looking for a Front End Web Developer to join our team at the corporate headquarters in Germantown, WI. The role supports ongoing enhancements to the company website, ensuring high-quality user experience, performance, and internal operational efficiency. The position is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Implements and maintains website updates, refining layouts, components and responsive interfaces to improve usability, accessibility, and overall user experience.
• Develops and updates web pages, templates, and reusable components using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, modern frameworks, and page building tools such as Makeswift and Big Commerce B2B Page Builder to maintain site functionality.
• Assists with integrating APIs, data sources, and system connections to support site functionality, workflow efficiency, and scalable content operations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves front-end issues, including layout inconsistencies, performance concerns, and cross-browser compatibility, while applying techniques that enhance speed and stability.
• Ensures that all pages meet accessibility guidelines (WCAG) and responsive design standards, maintaining consistent, high-quality user interaction patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience 5+ years of front‑end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks on responsive, content‑driven websites (flexible on # years, quality of experience more important).
• Bachelor’s degree in web development, Computer Science, Digital Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and familiarity with modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular).
• Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG), responsive design, and UX/UI fundamentals.
• Strong understanding of front-end architecture, component-based design, and integration with APIs/CMS platforms.
• Knowledge of website performance optimization and debugging techniques.
• Experience with code versioning tools (Git) and collaborative workflows.
• Experience with CMS platforms and content-driven websites.
• Experience working in a hybrid front-end environment that combines custom development with visual/page builder tools (Makeswift, BigCommerce B2B Page Builder).
• Preferred: hands‑on experience building pages, templates, or reusable components in Makeswift and/or BigCommerce B2B Page Builder.
• Familiarity with B2B eCommerce UX patterns – a plus (account-specific pricing, quick order, quotes, shared carts) and how front-end changes can impact conversion and customer experience.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to clean, maintainable code.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple updates efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more. Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.