Junior Developer - Contract

Mod Worldwide, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Mod Worldwide, LLC in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a Front-End Web Developer for a contract position. You will collaborate with senior developers, designers, and product stakeholders to build reliable, performant web experiences using Next.js and React Native for web, with basic PHP support.

You will manage CMS content in Directus and WordPress, design CMS schemas, perform front-end optimization, and work with Laravel is a bonus. Daily stand-ups and sprint planning are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Significant proficiency in Next.js (no exceptions).
• Proficiency in React Native for web.
• Familiarity with basic PHP for back-end tasks.
• Experience with CMS platforms Directus and WordPress.
• Experience with Git and GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously or in a team setting.
• Preferred: Laravel framework knowledge.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
• Basic SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain front-end features using React Native for web and Next.js.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Build and manage content-driven features within Directus and WordPress.
• Troubleshoot and optimize front-end performance.
• Edit and add content within CMS Directus and WordPress; design CMS schemas.
• Use basic PHP for server-side logic and API integrations.
• Contribute to Laravel projects (bonus).
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code.
• Support CI/CD and deployment processes.

Skills

Next.js

React Native for web

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Git / GitHub / GitLab / Bitbucket

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP)

MySQL / PostgreSQL

Tools

Directus

WordPress

Laravel (bonus)

Git

Job description

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Contract Philadelphia, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1054

Contract Position


ABOUT

We are an Integrated Creative Agency based in Philadelphia, PA. We’re passionate about removing the friction that can exist between products and people, through a combination of strategy, creative communications, and product development.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with senior developers, designers, and product stakeholders to create and maintain reliable, performant web experiences. You’ll utilize React Native in a web context, paired with Next.js, to build out front-end features, while leveraging basic PHP skills to support our backend. Knowledge of the Laravel framework is a huge bonus but not required.

Front-End Web Development

• Implement and maintain front-end features using React Native for web and Next.js
• Collaborate with designers to ensure responsive, user-friendly interfaces
• Build and manage content-driven features within Directus and WordPress
• Troubleshoot and optimize application performance on the front end

CMS Management & Schema Design

• Edit and add new content within CMS platforms (Directus, WordPress) to keep sites current and engaging
• Help design and maintain CMS schemas to support evolving business requirements
• Ensure best practices for content organization, workflow, and governance

Back-End Support

• Use basic PHP for server-side logic, API integrations, and minor database tasks
• (Bonus) Contribute to projects using the Laravel framework
• Assist in code reviews and ensure best practices are followed for server-side applications
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (design, product, QA) to align requirements with technical solutions
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning to stay on track with project goals
• Provide and receive feedback in a constructive, supportive manner

Quality Assurance & Deployment

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting production issues
• Support continuous integration and deployment processes

Professional Growth

• Stay current with emerging web technologies, frameworks, and best practices
• Take initiative to expand skill sets and assume additional responsibilities
• Seek opportunities to learn from senior team members and mentorship programs

YOUR CREDENTIALS

• Significant proficiency in Next.js (no exceptions)
• Proficiency in React Native for web
• Familiarity with basic PHP for back-end tasks
• Experience working with CMS platforms (Directus, WordPress)
• Experience working with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in both autonomous and team-based settings
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with the Laravel framework
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs or GraphQL
• Basic understanding of SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP)