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Blue State

Location:
United States, NY, DC, Oakland

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

75.00 - 90.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Build websites and products for good. We're looking for a Web Developer to join Blue State, a full-service agency at the forefront of digital campaigning. As a contractor on our Tech Team, you will work with platforms like WordPress, Contentful, Salesforce, Optimizely, and more to support our clients and partners in a myriad of ways. This role is perfect for a flexible web developer who is eager to help some of the most exciting progressive organizations and brands in the world.

Job Responsibility:

Build websites and landing pages for our clients, writing quality code based on requirements and design comps, with attention to maintainability, scalability, performance, and accessibility
Troubleshoot issues on existing platforms, looking at front-end code and software configuration
Be our in-house point person for projects that are staffed primarily by vendors or client development teams
Conduct code review and document technical decisions as needed
Work with members of our product, design, analytics, content, and account teams to align on requirements and process
Communicate with project managers and stakeholders throughout the course of a project

Requirements:

At least 3 years of experience building web pages using HTML, CSS, and modern web standards
WordPress development experience
Being able to build a WordPress theme and edit PHP is a requirement
Front-end JavaScript experience
Familiarity with CRM, CDP, or marketing platforms, such as SFMC, Engaging Networks, ActionKit, Action Network, or EveryAction/NGP, or a readiness to learn
Familiarity with fundraising platforms such as FundraiseUp, Classy, or Blackbaud, or a readiness to learn
Familiarity with optimization and personalization platforms such as Optimizely
Familiarity with Git and modern deployment and build tools and practices (i.e. devops)
Appreciation of the nuances of front-end performance
Dedication to accessibility and experience working with designers to ensure that our experiences can be used by anyone, regardless of the assistive technology they may choose to use
The ability to interpret visual design comps and implement a designer’s vision, navigating challenges and trade-offs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret requests from non-technical people
Enthusiasm and passion for progressive advocacy and community-building
Empathy, positivity, respect, and the ability to be a role model at Blue State

Nice to have:

Experience using Advanced Custom Fields and Timber and building Gutenberg components using React are all pluses
Experience with UI frameworks such as React and Next.js, or expertise in Node.js, are a plus
An eye for typography, whitespace, and other details that occur at the intersection of design and code

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Work Type:

Remote work

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