Senior Web Developer - Federal Gov WordPress Role

Aretum; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a Senior Web Developer to lead WordPress development for federal government projects. You will design, develop, integrate, test, deploy, and maintain WordPress-based sites, ensuring Section 508/WCAG accessibility, OWASP security, and compliance with client policies.

Remote-first with potential travel up to 10%. You will coordinate with teams, mentor others, and provide technical guidance, while navigating contract-award contingencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS, Web Dev, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional web development experience.
• Minimum 5 years of WordPress development experience.
• Experience implementing Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements.
• Experience working in secure or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new and redesigned client websites using WordPress CMS.
• Configure and customize approved client plugins and components.
• Develop responsive website functionality and templates.
• Ensure compliance with OWASP secure coding practices and client policies.
• Provide technical leadership for project teams and client stakeholders.
• Support accessibility, usability, and performance testing efforts.
• Coordinate production releases and deployment activities.
• Produce technical documentation and training materials.

Skills

Accessibility (Section 508/WCAG)

OWASP security

WordPress development

Stakeholder leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Web Development, or related field

Tools

WordPress

Job description

Senior Web Developer - Federal Gov WordPress Role — Remote

This role is well-positioned for experienced WordPress developers looking to specialize in the high-demand federal government technology sector. At $130k–$150k annually, the compensation is above the U.S. market median for senior web developers (~$110k–$125k nationally), reflecting the security clearance premium typical of government contracting work.

Skills You'll Build:

• Deep expertise in federal accessibility compliance (Section 508, WCAG) — a niche skill in growing demand
• OWASP secure coding practices and cybersecurity compliance in regulated environments
• WordPress development at an enterprise/government scale with strict governance frameworks
• Stakeholder management and technical leadership in a consulting context

Career Trajectory: This role positions you as a specialist in government web development, opening doors to roles like Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, or Program Manager within the federal contracting space (Booz Allen, Leidos, SAIC, etc.).

Green Flags: Remote-first policy, defined salary range, training & development benefit, and a company that explicitly values professional growth. The contingent nature of the position is a yellow flag — verify contract award status before resigning from a current role.

Red Flags: The position is contingent on contract award, meaning the job may not materialize. Additionally, the highly constrained WordPress/CMS stack may limit technical breadth for developers seeking polyglot experience. This is a specialization play, not a generalist growth role.

Public Trust Eligibility Required

This is a contingent position, meaning employment is dependent upon the successful award of the associated contract to Aretum and completion of any required background investigation or security clearance verification.

About Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront.

Job Summary

The Senior Web Developer serves as the lead technical resource responsible for the design, development, integration, testing support, deployment, maintenance, and security compliance of the client's websites. The position provides technical leadership for all website development activities using the client's WordPress Content Management System (CMS) platform and approved plugins, while ensuring compliance with the client's policies, accessibility requirements, cybersecurity standards, and quality assurance procedures.

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new and redesigned client websites using WordPress CMS
• Configure and customize approved client plugins and components
• Develop responsive website functionality and templates
• Implement custom code within approved client's guidelines and child-theme architecture
• Support website branding and implementation of approved design mockups
• Ensure compatibility with client-hosted infrastructure and content delivery services
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for project teams and client stakeholders
• Provide technical recommendations, risk assessments, and solution alternatives
• Review technical requirements and ensure compliance with client development standards
• Support project planning, estimation, and implementation activities
• Ensure compliance with OWASP secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10 mitigation requirements
• Support remediation of cybersecurity findings and vulnerabilities
• Ensure compliance with client cybersecurity policies and proceduresVerify that all integrations, forms, and custom functionality comply with client privacy and security requirements
• Develop and maintain constituent correspondence forms
• Implement CSS integrations and approved email routing solutions
• Ensure external IP address capture requirements are met
• Validate approved plugin usage and integration performance
• Develop technical test procedures and support unit, integration, system, and production testing
• Resolve defects identified during testing and post-launch monitoring
• Participate in readiness reviews and production deployment activities
• Support accessibility, usability, performance, and functional testing efforts
• Coordinate production releases and launch activities
• Support post-launch monitoring and defect remediation
• Provide website maintenance and end-user support
• Implement enhancements and content-related technical changes requested by client offices
• Produce technical documentation and code documentation
• Support development of administrator and end-user training materials
• Assist with knowledge transfer activities for client office personnel

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Web Development, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of professional web development experience
• Minimum 5 years of WordPress development experience
• Experience implementing Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements
• Experience implementing and maintaining CMS-based websites
• Experience performing website integrations, form development, and content migrations
• Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Federal Government, Congressional, legislative, or public-sector websites
• Experience with Adobe Analytics implementation
• Familiarity with OWASP secure coding practices
• Experience supporting production website launches and post-launch monitoring
• WordPress, accessibility, or cybersecurity certifications
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of web application security principles

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

We are proud to support our nation's veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

U.S. Work Authorization

Due to federal contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this position. This position supports a federal government contract and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination, depending on the agency's background investigation requirements.

• Salary Range: $130,000–$150,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Yes, the position is designated as remote. However, occasional travel of less than 10% may be required for client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions, and will be communicated in advance when possible.

Is this position fully remote? Yes, the position is designated as remote. However, occasional travel of less than 10% may be required for client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions, and will be communicated in advance when possible.

The salary range is $130,000–$150,000 annually. Final compensation is determined based on education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.

What is the salary range for this Senior Web Developer role? The salary range is $130,000–$150,000 annually. Final compensation is determined based on education, experience, qualifications, skills, and applicable contract requirements.

You do not need an existing clearance, but you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination. The role also requires U.S. citizenship due to federal contract requirements.

Do I need a security clearance for this position? You do not need an existing clearance, but you must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability Determination. The role also requires U.S. citizenship due to federal contract requirements.

This is a contingent position — employment depends on Aretum being awarded the associated federal contract and completion of any required background investigation.

Is this a confirmed position or contingent on a contract award? This is a contingent position — employment depends on Aretum being awarded the associated federal contract and completion of any required background investigation.