Front-End WordPress Developer

Rippling; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rippling is seeking a WordPress Front-End Developer in Akron, Ohio for a hybrid role. You will be responsible for translating designs into functional websites, optimizing performance, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience, strong WordPress skills, and be available to work on-site several days a week.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional front-end web development experience required.
• Strong expertise in WordPress and Divi theme.
• Hands-on experience with design tools and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Translate Figma designs into functional websites maintaining design fidelity.
• Create client training materials and conduct training sessions.
• Write maintainable code following WordPress coding standards.

Skills

Design Excellence

Performance Optimization

Clean Code Writing

Tools

Figma

WordPress

Divi

Elementor

Google PageSpeed Insights

Lighthouse

Job description

We are driven by honing a craft and delivering work that is worthy of the win—first for our clients, and ultimately for ourselves. This means we work hard every day in the spirit of chasing the afterglow—that feeling of rest and celebration that comes after a job well done. This driving force becomes our reality through discipline and attention to our core values.

Position Summary

FSM's Ideal WordPress Front-End Developer Must Have:

• Design Excellence. You can accurately translate Figma designs into functional websites using Dev Mode, maintaining design system consistency and implementing pixel-perfect responsive layouts.
• Performance Focus. You understand Core Web Vitals, can optimize sites for 90+ Lighthouse scores, and know how to implement effective caching and optimization strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accurately translate Figma designs into functional websites, maintaining design fidelity and implementing responsive behavior across all devices.
• Create client training materials and conduct training sessions on content management, media uploads, and basic site administration.
• Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and project managers to deliver projects on time and within scope.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following WordPress coding standards and best practices.
• Stay current with web development trends, accessibility requirements, and performance optimization techniques.

Required Experience

• 2-5 years of professional front-end web development experience, with strong WordPress and Divi theme expertise.
• Experience with WordPress custom theme/plugin modifications, child theme development, and page builders (like Divi and Elementor).
• Hands-on experience with design tools like Figma and translating designs into functional websites.
• Knowledge of performance optimization tools (Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, etc.) and optimization plugins.
• Experience with managed WordPress hosting environments and DNS management.

LOCATION REQUIREMENT: This is a hybrid role based in Akron, Ohio . The ideal candidate must be located within commuting distance of Akron and available to work on-site several days per week. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must currently reside in the area or relocate independently before starting the role.