Senior WordPress Web Architect (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Family leave

Disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Aretum is seeking a Senior Web Developer to lead design, development, and security compliance for client websites using WordPress CMS. You will implement plugins, develop responsive templates, and ensure accessibility, privacy, and security standards are met.

As this is a federal contract environment, familiarity with controlled information and safeguarding practices is beneficial. Remote work is possible with occasional travel; eligibility for U.S. work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 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 with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL
• 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 client guidelines and child-theme architecture
• Support website branding and implementation of design mockups
• Ensure compatibility with client-hosted infrastructure and CDNs
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for project teams and clients
• Provide technical recommendations and risk assessments
• Review technical requirements for client development standards
• Support project planning, estimation, and implementation
• Ensure OWASP security practices and mitigations are followed
• Remediate cybersecurity findings and comply with client policies
• Verify integrations, forms, and custom functionality meet privacy and security requirements
• Develop technical and code documentation
• Support administrator and end-user training materials

Skills

WordPress development

Web development

Debugging

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

PHP

MySQL

Job description

Aretum is seeking a Senior Web Developer to lead design, development, and security compliance for client websites using WordPress CMS. You will implement plugins, develop responsive templates, and ensure accessibility, privacy, and security standards are met.

As this is a federal contract environment, familiarity with controlled information and safeguarding practices is beneficial. Remote work is possible with occasional travel; eligibility for U.S. work authorization is required.