About the role

Role Overview

SimpsonScarborough is seeking a Senior Web Developer to build scalable, high-performance digital experiences for higher education organizations. You’ll combine hands-on development with technical consultation, helping translate strategy and design into accessible, performant, and maintainable web and full-stack solutions—while evaluating and integrating AI-enabled capabilities.

Responsibilities

Build responsive, accessible, high-performing websites and applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and modern frameworks.
Develop and maintain full-stack solutions across CMS platforms and custom applications (themes, templates, plugins/modules, APIs, and server-side functionality).
Use AI-assisted development tools and integrate AI-powered features (e.g., search, personalization, chat, content generation).
Partner with UX, Creative, Strategy, and Account teams to ensure technical feasibility and smooth handoffs.
Create scalable front-end systems: reusable components and pattern libraries for consistency and maintainability.
Audit existing sites/platforms, identify optimization opportunities, and recommend scalable technical solutions.
Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and workflow improvements; help shape best practices and emerging technology decisions.

Requirements

5+ years of professional web development experience.
Strong expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP, plus modern front-end frameworks.
Experience building within CMS platforms such as WordPress or Drupal (or similar).
Working knowledge of APIs and AI-assisted development/integration for digital products.
Experience with Git and modern development workflows.
Strong understanding of accessibility, responsive design, SEO, and web performance.
Ability to translate wireframes/design systems into production-ready experiences.
Excellent communication and collaboration in remote, cross-functional teams.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent education/experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with higher education CMS platforms such as Modern Campus, Cascade, or Terminal4.
Experience with platforms such as Vercel or Pantheon.
Familiarity with Laravel, Storybook, Tailwind CSS, or related tools.
Experience implementing AI-driven functionality (e.g., chat interfaces, semantic search, content automation).
Contributions to open-source or developer communities.

About SimpsonScarborough

SimpsonScarborough is a higher education marketing agency that helps colleges and universities build enduring, inspiring, and elevated digital experiences. The company operates as a fully remote team and builds scalable, high-performance websites and applications for education clients. It also integrates emerging AI capabilities into digital products.