Front-End Developer at Edconic - WordPress & Career Growth

Cambridge Information Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Edconic is seeking a seasoned Front-End Developer to join our web team, owning the build of WordPress-based sites and emails. You will work closely with designers, IT, and MarTech to deliver fast, accessible experiences that preserve brand identity across multiple properties.

In this role you’ll contribute to modern block-based WordPress development, Sass-based architecture, and a culture of craft. You’ll operate in a small team with clear ownership and limited bureaucracy, collaborating on

Qualifications

• Experience building and testing HTML emails.
• Strong UX/UI sensibilities and attention to detail.
• Able to build a custom WordPress theme from scratch using PHP templates and ACF.
• Proactive, self-directed with ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain public-facing websites, micro-sites, and landing pages with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into responsive pages.
• Develop custom WordPress themes across modern block-based and classic stacks (ACF Blocks, theme.json, PHP templates, Sass).
• Help shape coding standards, tooling, and workflow, and migrate sites to the new stack.
• Stay current on emerging web standards and bring relevant ideas to the team.

Skills

WordPress development

CSS/Sass

Git/GitHub

HTML emails

UX/UI sensitivity

Proactive/self-directed

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Git/GitHub

npm

Vite/CI/CD

ACF Blocks

Job description

Front-End Developer at Edconic - WordPress & Career Growth in Oklahoma City

This is a strong mid-level front-end role with genuine ownership upside. Being one of only two developers means your decisions directly shape the team's architecture — a rare opportunity at a non-startup company. The active migration to a modern WordPress block-based stack is a concrete technical challenge that will expand your expertise in an in-demand area.

Compensation benchmark: The $85K–$100K range is at or slightly below market for a 4+ year front-end developer in the US (industry median sits around $95K–$115K depending on market), but the role's autonomy and low bureaucracy may offset that for the right candidate.

Skills you'll build:

• Modern WordPress block development (ACF Blocks, theme.json, block patterns) — increasingly sought after as WordPress powers 40%+ of the web
• Sass and modern CSS architecture at scale across multiple brand properties
• Cross-functional collaboration with MarTech, CRM (Salesforce/Pardot), and UX teams
• AI-assisted development workflows — a genuinely forward-looking skill signal

Green flags: Small team means fast career visibility; explicit emphasis on code quality and craft; honest about AI use policy; inclusive hiring language.

Yellow flags: Salary ceiling of $100K may limit long-term growth; no mention of PTO, benefits package, or professional development budget — worth asking about during interviews. The edtech/experiential education niche is interesting but niche, so exit opportunities lean toward WordPress agency or MarTech roles.

Job Title: Front-End Developer
Location: Fully Remote (US)
Department: Global Enrollment Marketing and Sales
Reports to: Director of Web Development
Classification: Regular, Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Prepared by: Global Head of Creative
Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000

About Edconic

Edconic is a leading player in the alternative, experiential education space. We partner with the world's largest and most well-known brands to create and run schools that capture the legacy and value of each brand. Our students get truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences that help shape their future and give them the skills they need to reach their goals.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Front-End Developer to join our web team, which owns every Edconic digital property — from our school websites to landing pages and email templates. You'll work alongside designers, IT, and MarTech to build solutions that serve real business needs while protecting each brand's unique identity.

You'll be one of two developers on the team, working directly with our lead developer. That means real ownership of your work, a genuine voice in how we build, very little process overhead, and a codebase that is actively moving toward a modern, standardized WordPress stack. We value craft: fast pages and code that the next developer can read.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain public-facing websites, micro-sites, and landing pages in collaboration with our lead developer, IT, and MarTech.
• Work with UX/UI designers to confirm the technical feasibility of designs, then translate them into polished, responsive pages that stay true to each brand.
• Build and maintain custom WordPress themes across both of our stacks: modern block-based builds (ACF Blocks, core blocks, block patterns, theme.json) and established classic themes built on PHP templates, Advanced Custom Fields, and Sass.
• Collaborate with our lead developer to shape the team's coding standards, tooling, and workflow, and help migrate existing sites toward the new modern stack.
• Stay current on emerging web standards and bring ideas to the table where they genuinely fit.

What You Bring

• The ability to build a custom WordPress theme from scratch using PHP templates and Advanced Custom Fields.
• Comfort working in Git/GitHub with pull requests and code reviews, and with npm-based build tools and the command line.
• Experience building and testing HTML emails.
• Strong UX/UI sensibilities and a desire to sweat the small details.
• A proactive, self-directed working style — you can run with a project independently and prioritize across several at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication — positive, collaborative, objective, and solution-oriented.

Bonus Experience

• Modern WordPress block development: ACF Blocks, block.json, theme.json, and block patterns.
• Composer, Bedrock or other Roots tooling (Sage/Blade, Trellis), Vite, or CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
• Deeper accessibility experience (WCAG, ARIA, assistive-technology testing).
• CRM and marketing automation integration (Salesforce, Pardot/Account Engagement).
• Multilingual WordPress sites.
• UX or UI design, and design tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

How We Use AI

AI-assisted development is a new and evolving part of our workflow. We use AI coding tools to speed up research, scaffolding, review, and routine work, and you're welcome to do the same.

AI is a tool here, not a substitute for expertise. You are accountable for every line of code that you ship, which means you must be able to write, review, debug, and explain production code entirely on your own. Expect to demonstrate those skills without AI assistance during the interview process.

• Fully remote within the United States. Occasional travel to our New York office may be required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (Computer Science, Interaction Design, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field); equivalent professional experience is equally welcome.

Our Commitment

Edconic supports and embraces diversity and inclusiveness, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed here. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role and to participate in the interview process.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work for this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills. Edconic reserves the right to modify this job description at its sole discretion.

Is this front-end developer role truly fully remote? Yes, the role is fully remote within the United States. However, occasional travel to the New York office may be required, so candidates should be able to make that trip when needed. What is the salary range for this position? The salary range is $85,000–$100,000 per year. This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position. Do I need a degree to apply for this role? A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required — equivalent professional experience is explicitly described as equally welcome. Can I use AI tools like GitHub Copilot in this job? Yes, Edconic actively encourages the use of AI coding tools for research, scaffolding, and routine work. However, you are accountable for all code you ship and must be able to write, debug, and explain production code independently — and you will be expected to demonstrate this during the interview process. How large is the web development team at Edconic? The web team consists of two developers — you and a lead developer. This means significant ownership and direct influence over coding standards, tooling, and architecture decisions.

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