Front-End Developer (WordPress Focus)

Are you a Front-End Developer seeking a new opportunity? Interested in a WordPress environment, crafting well-designed websites and landing pages, and joining a collaborative team? We encourage you to apply.

About Our Company

LIGHTSTREAM is a full-service creative agency located near Philadelphia. We serve a diverse clientele, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, and universities. Through our established brand-building process, strategic marketing plans, and execution of digital and print initiatives, we help clients achieve and maintain a competitive advantage.

About This Role

Lightstream is seeking a motivated Front-End Developer to code pixel-perfect websites primarily within WordPress using our custom themes. You will leverage your programming language expertise to develop user-friendly, responsive websites, conduct code accuracy tests, and ensure WCAG (2.2) compliance. You will collaborate with the UI/UX designer, bridging graphic design and technical implementation, influencing both the application's appearance and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress websites using custom themes and plugins that meet design specifications and performance standards.
• Translate Figma designs into responsive, pixel-perfect, and accessible front-end code (HTML, CSS/SASS, JavaScript).
• Collaborate with designers and project managers to ensure the final product aligns with client expectations.
• Implement SEO best practices and ensure all websites are optimized for speed, performance, and search visibility.
• Ensure WCAG 2.2 accessibility compliance and test across modern browsers and devices for consistency and usability.
• Maintain and update existing websites, troubleshoot bugs, and improve functionality or security when needed.
• Integrate third-party APIs and tools, such as marketing platforms, CRMs, or analytics.
• Manage WordPress back-end components, including custom post types, taxonomies, and advanced custom fields (ACF).
• Coach and mentor a junior developer, providing guidance on coding standards, problem-solving, and best practices in WordPress development.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, sharing ideas to streamline processes and enhance the user and developer experience.

Core Technical Skills Required

• Expert in WordPress CMS (theme development and custom builds)
• HTML5, CSS3, Sass/SCSS, JavaScript, jQuery
• Working knowledge of PHP
• Experience with Bootstrap 5+ or comparable frameworks
• Understanding of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards

Beneficial to Have

• Experience with ACF Pro, Gravity Forms, and custom post types
• Familiarity with Gulp, Webpack, npm, or yarn
• Experience building responsive HTML emails
• Basic knowledge of Git/GitHub and version control workflows
• Familiarity with VPS hosting and server management via WHM/cPanel
• Basic understanding of SQL and phpMyAdmin

Ideal Candidate - You’ll thrive here if you:

• Have a passion for development and a curiosity to adapt as technologies and tools evolve.
• Take advantage of using AI tools to enhance your daily performance.
• Enjoy collaborating with creative teams and translating design into pixel-perfect websites.
• Care deeply about accessibility, usability, and performance.
• Like working across diverse projects — from simple landing pages to full enterprise sites.
• Are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable owning your projects from start to finish.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Parental leave, Referral program, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working in a WordPress environment?
• How many years of experience do you have working on a team of developers?

Work Location: Remote