Web developer | Remote for North American Universities 🚀
Company Overview Our client is a fast-growing performance marketing agency that partners with higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to drive measurable growth through data-driven marketing, creative strategy, and digital innovation. As a Web Developer, you'll help build, optimize, and scale websites and landing pages that support student recruitment, lead generation, and partner growth. This role goes beyond traditional website development, combining WordPress expertise, front-end development, performance optimization, analytics implementation, and scalable systems thinking. Your Role As a Web Developer, you will own the development, maintenance, and optimization of websites and landing pages across a portfolio of education-focused partners. You'll work closely with SEO, Creative, Paid Media, and Analytics teams to deliver fast, accessible, conversion-focused web experiences while creating reusable systems and processes that improve efficiency and consistency across projects.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain custom WordPress themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and reusable templates. Develop landing pages and website experiences that support SEO and Paid Media initiatives. Optimize website performance, accessibility, and Core Web Vitals. Implement analytics, conversion tracking, and measurement solutions. Conduct QA testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing website maintenance. Support A/B testing and CRO initiatives. Create scalable systems, workflows, and documentation to improve development efficiency. Collaborate cross-functionally with Creative, SEO, Paid Media, and Analytics teams. You Bring 4+ years of advanced WordPress development experience. Strong front-end development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Experience building custom themes, plugins, and reusable components. Knowledge of Core Web Vitals, website performance optimization, and accessibility standards. Experience with analytics and conversion tracking implementation. Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills. Experience working in agency or fast-paced digital environments. Bonus Points Experience with Next.js, Astro, Gatsby, Nuxt, or similar frameworks. CRO and A/B testing experience. Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or ChatGPT. Experience mentoring developers. Background in higher education or nonprofit marketing. What's Offered Fully remote work environment. Competitive compensation based on experience. Opportunity to work with mission-driven organizations. High level of ownership and autonomy. Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Strong opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. Interview Process Introductory Call: Background, technical experience, and role overview. Technical Interview: WordPress development, architecture, performance, and problem-solving discussion. Team Interview: Collaboration style and cross-functional work experience. Leadership Interview: Strategic thinking and long-term fit. Offer Stage: Final compensation discussion and onboarding. This is an excellent opportunity for a Web Developer who enjoys building scalable digital experiences, optimizing performance, and helping mission-driven organizations grow through technology.