Senior Web Developer

Inventive; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A remote-first tech company is seeking a Senior Web Developer to design and implement sophisticated web applications. This role demands strong leadership, technical skills in WordPress, JavaScript, and the ability to work directly with clients. You will own projects from conception to production, fostering collaboration within the team and maintaining high-quality standards. Apply now to join a team that values creativity and innovation.

Benefits

100% Remote work

Ownership of projects

Opportunities for growth

Variety of projects

Qualifications

• Comfort with how the internet works including DNS, SSL.
• Experience using additional CMSs like Shopify or Prismic.
• Strong understanding of accessibility and UX standards.

Responsibilities

• Build reusable front-end layouts and workflows.
• Refactor aging codebases with clean patterns.
• Own your work from idea to implementation.

Skills

Strong WordPress skills

Proficient in HTML

Proficient in CSS

Proficient in PHP

Proficient in JavaScript

Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks

Knowledge of web performance standards

Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics

Job description

Overview

We think Web Developers are total magicians. After all, it’s just an idea until it’s brought to life online!

At Inventive, we support our clients with smart, scalable tech—including web development—and maintain our own suite of applications. As a Senior Web Developer here, you’ll help bring ideas to life with polished code, collaborative energy, and a sharp eye for quality.

What You’ll Be Doing

On any given day, you might be collaborating with our internal team (including the CEO!) or working directly with clients to define, design, and ship new features. You’ll manage multiple projects, so prioritization, autonomy, and clear communication are key.

This role also requires strong foundational web knowledge — you understand how the internet works under the hood (DNS, SSL, hosting), and you’re confident navigating infrastructure-level gotchas in production environments.

This is not just a heads-down coding position — we’re looking for someone who brings technical strength and leadership presence. You’ll serve as a technical leader within the team, helping set direction and mentor others. You’ll regularly engage with internal stakeholders and clients, so clear, professional communication is essential.

Whether you’re presenting technical decisions, gathering feedback from clients, or collaborating with cross-functional teammates, you should be comfortable representing the web team and guiding conversations with confidence and clarity. We value team members who can balance technical depth with empathy, active listening, and proactive problem-solving.

Interview Experience

• 10-minute one-way video interview (via Spark Hire)
• 45-minute Zoom chat with our Recruiting Lead
• 30-minute Zoom for a coding exercise
• 30-minute Zoom with the Engineering Manager

Challenges and Opportunities

Getting shit done, brilliantly isn’t just a cheeky tagline — we mean it.

What You’ll Do

• Build reusable front-end layouts and workflows
• Refactor aging codebases with clean, modern patterns
• Tackle bugs and bottlenecks with thoughtful solutions
• Own your work from idea to implementation to support docs

We love devs who speak up with ideas, collaborate often, and take pride in the craft.

Qualifications And Experience

Required experience:

• Strong WordPress skills (theme customization, plugin use/dev, etc.)
• Comfort with how the internet works (DNS, SSL, CDNs, caching, etc.)
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks (e.g. React)
• Familiarity with REST APIs
• Use of additional CMSs like Shopify, Prismic, or Cascade
• Knowledge of web performance, accessibility, and UX standards
• Familiarity with tools like Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc
• Comfort working in remote environments

Wildly impressive folks will also have experience with:

• Experience in a consulting or agency environment
• Familiarity with animation libraries (Greensock, Anime.js, etc.)
• An entrepreneurial streak—freelancing or running your own business
• Contributions to open-source or technical blogs

Who We Are

Founded in 2016 by two great friends (Andy + James), Inventive is a remote-first, people-first tech company.

We’re a team of engineers, designers, strategists, and all-around smart cookies committed to making bad-ass tech that actually helps people. We work hard, learn fast, and keep it human.

• Remote from day one
• Veteran-led
• Anti-bureaucracy
• Pro-people

We’re a community of entrepreneurs, women, and veterans connected through our passion for getting shit done, tireless attention to detail, and commitment to creating our best work – every time.

Every day, we solve complex problems in creative ways. Whether it’s helping launch powerful user experiences, modernizing systems and brands, or bringing visions to life with your own expertise, one thing is for sure: you’ll never be bored!

The best part? People are the most important part of our mission. If you can’t tell already, we are a fast-moving, fun-loving, seriously smart group of people who really care about improving lives. We hire the best of the best who want to grow, thrive, and contribute in a meaningful way.

• We’re a privately owned company with a people-first team.
• We hire top performers who love a challenge and leave the bureaucracy to big tech.
• We have been in business since 2016.

What Makes This Special

• 100% Remote: Work from wherever you do your best work
• Ownership: You’ll be trusted to run with it
• Variety: No two projects are the same—sites, apps, integrations, more
• Growth: Learn and grow every day
• Stability: We grow responsibly and long-term

Ready to help us do meaningful work that makes the internet a little better?

Apply now and let’s build something awesome together.

Please note: Inventive does not offer sponsorship. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Inventive is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment.

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