Senior Web Developer & Technical Lead - Remote

Aretum, Llc; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a Senior Web Developer/Technical Lead to serve as the primary technical resource for designing, developing, deploying, and securing client websites built on WordPress CMS. This contingent role emphasizes accessibility, security, and collaboration with federal contracting teams while maintaining compliance with client standards.

The position is remote-friendly with responsibilities spanning development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, IS, Web Development, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional web development experience.
• 5+ years WordPress development.
• 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.

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 procedures.
• Verify 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.

Skills

WordPress development

Web development

Accessibility (WCAG)

CMS integrations

Security/compliance

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Web Development

Job description

Aretum is seeking a Senior Web Developer/Technical Lead to serve as the primary technical resource for designing, developing, deploying, and securing client websites built on WordPress CMS. This contingent role emphasizes accessibility, security, and collaboration with federal contracting teams while maintaining compliance with client standards.

The position is remote-friendly with responsibilities spanning development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.