
Senior Developer
Rankings.io
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Montana • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Build conversion-optimized, high-performance law firm websites using our proprietary Gutenberg-based WordPress theme.
- Manage 2-4 concurrent website projects from initial build through post-launch edits.
- Develop custom templates and functionality that work seamlessly within our theme environment while meeting unique client requirements.
- Transform complex Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress experiences that balance visual impact with performance and usability.
- Handle client request tickets alongside project work, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions efficiently.
- Execute edits and refinements after development completion and post-launch to ensure client satisfaction and site performance.
- Partner with Design, Project Management, Account Management, SEO, and Social teams to ensure all technical deliverables align with client expectations, campaign goals, and performance insights.
- Collaborate with other developers to ensure code quality, processes, and standards are consistent and optimized across the team.
- Take full ownership of technical deliverables while proactively communicating status updates and flagging potential workflow issues.
- Establish and maintain rigorous QA processes and testing protocols to ensure every site launch meets our high standards for accessibility, performance, and security.
- Proactively identify inefficiencies in development workflows and propose actionable solutions that increase team efficiency and output quality.
- Contribute to elevating our proprietary theme library by building reusable components, optimizing existing functionality, and implementing new features.
- Coach and mentor junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing to accelerate their growth and elevate team capabilities.
- Stay current with WordPress updates, modern development practices, and emerging technologies to continually push technical innovation while maintaining stability.
- Champion and enforce coding standards, documentation practices, and development methodologies across the team.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in WordPress development and front-end development (agency experience preferred).
- Languages (Expert-Level Proficiency Required):
- - PHP (extremely high proficiency)
- - CSS (extremely high proficiency)
- - HTML (extremely high proficiency)
- - Bootstrap (extremely high proficiency)
- - JavaScript (high proficiency)
- - jQuery (high proficiency)
- Expert-level understanding of core WordPress concepts including:
- - The WordPress post loop and custom query structures
- - Hooks, filters, and actions system
- - Shortcodes: usage, building, and modification
- - Expert knowledge of WordPress PHP structure and theme file architecture
- - Ability to make theme modifications without causing unintended repercussions
- - Gutenberg editor and block development
- - WordPress database system with comfort navigating and troubleshooting when needed
- Commonly Used WordPress Plugins:
- - Nitropack (performance optimization)
- - Gravity Forms (and related add-ons)
- - Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
- - Yoast SEO
- WP Engine Hosting (or Similar Systems):
- - Very high level of comfort using WP Engine hosting platform, including:
- - Creating and maintaining backups/restores
- - Communicating with hosting support when needed
- - Viewing and interpreting error logs for debugging
- - Connecting and managing domains
- Advanced Custom Fields:
- - Expert-level implementation of ACF fields and field groups
- - Build custom Gutenberg blocks integrated with ACF
- - Create flexible, reusable content structures for complex layouts
- Gravity Forms:
- - Advanced form development including custom validation and conditional logic
- - Experience with GF add-ons, hooks, and custom integrations
- - Ability to troubleshoot complex form issues and implement custom solutions
- Custom Development & Animation:
- - Build custom animations and interactive elements using CSS, JavaScript, and modern libraries
- - Implement complex, pixel-perfect designs with custom functionality within our theme environment
- - Create reusable components and templates that scale across projects
- - Experience with performance optimization for animations and interactions
- Design Implementation:
- - Expert-level translation of complex Figma designs into production code
- - Deep understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and progressive enhancement
- - Mastery of cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards (WCAG compliance)
- Tools & Software:
- - Comfortable using digital communication tools (Slack) on a daily basis
- - Familiar with Google suite of tools: Google Docs, Sheets, Google Search Console, etc.
- - Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly:
- - Dreamweaver
- - Photoshop
- - Illustrator
- - Media Encoder
- Project Management & Collaboration:
- - Proficient with project management and collaboration tools:
- - ClickUp (for work assignment and tracking)
- - Slack and Zoom (for communication)
- - Screen recording programs (for documentation and communication)
- Highly communicative with clear written and verbal updates
- Proactively asks questions early to avoid rework later
- Takes full ownership of work with strong initiative and accountability
- Manages multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Detail-oriented with high standards for code quality and accuracy
- Open to feedback and committed to internal coding standards
- Comfortable working in tools like ClickUp, Slack, Zoom, and screen recording software
- Mentors junior developers and leads by example
- Champions modern development best practices
Benefits
- Starting Salary $80k
- Work remotely from home
- Unlimited PTO
- Quarterly training stipend for Professional Development
- 401(k) with 3% employer match (Safe Harbor)
- 100% health insurance (including fully employer funded coverage)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PHPCSSHTMLBootstrapJavaScriptjQueryWordPress developmentGutenberg editorAdvanced Custom FieldsGravity Forms
Soft Skills
communicationownershipinitiativedetail-orientedmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingproactiveaccountabilityfeedback acceptance