Senior Web Developer Job at Great Minds (Washington, District of Columbia)

Senior Web Developer

Great Minds

Location:
United States , Washington, District of Columbia

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

104000.00 - 114000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Web Developer who combines strong front-end engineering skills with deep WordPress expertise. You’ll develop modern, responsive, and secure websites while ensuring the technical foundation supports SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). This role is ideal for a developer who thrives at the intersection of front-end craft, CMS development, and technical performance.

Job Responsibility:

Build reusable UI components using React, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, and Storybook
Create responsive, accessible, and semantic templates that align with brand and UX standards
Implement modern build tools and workflows (Webpack, Vite, etc.)
Develop and maintain custom WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks
Work with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), custom post types, and taxonomies
Integrate with the WordPress REST API and/or GraphQL for dynamic and headless implementations
Apply WordPress hardening and follow OWASP Top 10 best practices
Prevent vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQL injection) through secure coding practices
Optimize for Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP) with caching, code splitting, and image/CDN optimization
Implement clean HTML, heading hierarchy, and crawlable templates
Ensure proper use of meta tags, canonical tags, robots directives, and XML sitemaps
Support structured data/schema validation (schema.org/JSON-LD) for rich snippets and answer engines
Align technical implementation with accessibility, search, and AI discoverability goals
Work cross-functionally with designers, marketers, and other developers
Use Git-based workflows and contribute in agile/sprint cycles
Document code, architectural decisions, and technical standards to ensure maintainability and scalability

Requirements:

5+ years of professional experience in front-end and WordPress development
Strong proficiency in WordPress (themes, plugins, Gutenberg, ACF)
Strong proficiency in React, JavaScript/ES6+, TypeScript (preferred)
Strong proficiency in Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Storybook
Strong proficiency in PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3
Understanding of technical SEO & AEO best practices (semantic HTML, structured data, Core Web Vitals)
Understanding of web security standards (WordPress hardening, OWASP)
Comfortable with Git workflows and agile collaboration
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or Equivalent

Nice to have:

Experience with WooCommerce or other ecommerce platforms
Familiarity with Next.js, Gatsby, or other headless frameworks
CRM integration experience (e.g., Marketo, HubSpot, Salesforce)
Experience with local WP environments (LocalWP, Lando, DevKinsta, Docker)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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