Frontend / Digital Experience Developer (WordPress + JavaScript) 5421

Role Overview

Frontend / Digital Experience Developer (WordPress + JavaScript) at Tier4 Group. This is a direct hire, full-time role for a developer who builds polished digital experiences by combining modern frontend frameworks with custom WordPress theme and plugin development.

Location/Work Model: 100% remote (must align with CST or EST time zones)

Responsibilities

• Translate design concepts, wireframes, and mockups into responsive, accessible, pixel-perfect UI
• Build dynamic interfaces and single-page applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js)
• Develop custom WordPress themes from scratch (no page builders)
• Create and maintain custom WordPress plugins for client-specific business needs
• Use the WordPress REST API for headless/decoupled, API-driven solutions
• Build reusable components/modules to improve scalability and maintainability
• Integrate third-party services and APIs (e.g., CRM, analytics, eCommerce, mapping, and other business systems)
• Optimize for performance, accessibility, SEO, security, and scalability
• Collaborate across UX/UI, backend, project management, and technical leadership
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and architectural decisions
• Troubleshoot frontend and WordPress-related technical issues

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional frontend/web development experience
• Strong HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Hands-on experience with React, Vue.js, or similar component-based frameworks
• Advanced WordPress development, including:
  • Custom theme development
  • Custom plugin development/maintenance
  • WordPress REST API
  • Custom post types and taxonomies
• Strong experience integrating and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience with Git and modern version control workflows
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration

Preferred / Standout Skills

• Headless/decoupled WordPress architectures
• React Native or mobile development experience
• WordPress performance, security, and caching expertise
• Knowledge of WCAG accessibility standards
• Experience with Tailwind CSS (or other utility-first CSS frameworks)
• Advanced third-party API integrations
• Digital agency/consulting experience managing multiple projects
• Strong website/application performance optimization experience