Front-End Web Developer - Build Fast, Accessible WordPress UX

The Johnson; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson Group is seeking a highly skilled Front-End Web Developer for freelance work. You will bridge design and code to deliver responsive, accessible interfaces and maintain WordPress and Drupal sites. This role emphasizes collaboration, autonomy, and hands-on coding across the stack.

You will implement UI changes, optimize performance, and contribute to SEO and integrations while working with designers and stakeholders to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP.
• Experience developing WordPress themes and plugins.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and SEO basics for web projects.
• Experience with build tools and modern CSS frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Translate UI/UX designs into engaging, responsive interfaces for websites and web apps.
• Build scalable, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Develop and customize WordPress plugins, themes, templates, components, and Gutenberg blocks.
• Provide ongoing maintenance, enhancements, and technical support for WordPress and Drupal websites.
• Implement website change requests through code, CMS configuration, or both.
• Optimize website speed, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Manage development and deployment workflows using Pantheon.
• Implement technical and content-related SEO changes, including metadata and redirects.
• Support integrations with REST APIs, scripts, analytics, and forms.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Document implementations and troubleshooting steps for maintenance.

Skills

HTML/CSS/JS

WordPress plugins/themes

REST API

Git workflows

Sass/Tailwind/Bootstrap

CLI/SSH/FTP

Tools

Gulp

Webpack

Pantheon

PHP basics

Job description

Johnson Group is seeking a highly skilled Front-End Web Developer for freelance work. You will bridge design and code to deliver responsive, accessible interfaces and maintain WordPress and Drupal sites. This role emphasizes collaboration, autonomy, and hands-on coding across the stack.

You will implement UI changes, optimize performance, and contribute to SEO and integrations while working with designers and stakeholders to meet project goals.