Entry Level WordPress Developer (Cleveland, OH USA)

Important: This position requires weekly in-person work at our Cleveland-area office. Candidates must be able to work onsite three days per week beginning on their start date. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Overview

• Title:

Junior Web Developer

• Reporting To:

Senior Software Engineer / VP of Web Development

• Role Vision Statement:

An eager, detail-oriented developer who builds, maintains, and supports web applications with a primary focus on the WordPress ecosystem. Grounded in core frontend web technologies (HTML, CSS/SCSS, JavaScript) and WordPress site architecture, the Junior Web Developer is an active learner who takes ownership of assigned task tickets, communicates proactively, and delivers pixel-perfect, responsive web builds while continuously expanding their technical skill set. Role Focus Areas****Web Development Execution & WordPress Mastery

• Learning, adopting, and adhering to modern web development standards and WordPress best practices for clean, maintainable code.
• Building competency across custom themes, custom plugins, custom fields (e.g., ACF), Gutenberg block builds, and page builders (e.g., Elementor).
• Actively seeking and incorporating feedback during code reviews to elevate technical craftsmanship across web builds.

Task Delivery & Project Support

• Assisting on small-to-mid-size web projects by translating design assets into responsive web components, handling content population, and executing bug fixes.
• Conducting thorough cross-browser and cross-device testing to guarantee UI consistency, mobile responsiveness, and high performance.
• Delivering assigned work on time while providing consistent updates on progress, barriers, or timeline risks.

Technical Growth & Workflow Adherence

• Following standard version control (Git) procedures, branching strategies, and local development workflows.
• Documenting solutions, routine fixes, and code snippets to contribute to the team’s internal technical documentation.
• Participating regularly in team training, peer code reviews, and technical knowledge-sharing sessions.

Foundational Web & WordPress Skills Consistently demonstrates working knowledge and practical execution using foundational web tech and WordPress capabilities, including:

• Semantic HTML5, modern CSS3/SCSS, Flexbox, CSS Grid, and mobile-first responsive design
• Vanilla JavaScript and DOM manipulation for interactive UI components
• WordPress theme and plugin customization, including basic custom PHP implementation
• Page builders (e.g., Elementor), Gutenberg block editor, and custom fields (ACF)
• Form integrations, hooks, and logic (e.g., Gravity Forms, reCAPTCHA Enterprise)
• Third-party web embeds and API tools (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube, Wistia)

Growing Understanding of the Full Stack Expanding knowledge to better understand adjacent technical facets of web engineering, such as:

• Git/GitHub version control workflows and deployment pipelines
• WordPress database architecture and basic MySQL querying
• Local development tools, staging environment management, and deployment routines
• DNS, SSL certificates, hosting infrastructure, and performance optimization
• Web Accessibility standards (WCAG / a11y) and technical SEO basics
• REST APIs and asynchronous web requests (AJAX / Fetch API)

Strategic / Collaborative Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Design:

Works closely with UI/UX designers to evaluate web layouts for technical feasibility, responsiveness, and accessibility before and during build phases.

• Coordinates with Project Management:

Keeps project management updated on task progress, provides accurate effort estimates, and flags potential roadblocks early.

• Communicates with Senior Developers:

Engages senior team members promptly when encountering technical blockers, ensuring work adheres to architectural guidelines and scope. Team Structure

• Mentored and guided by Senior Software Engineers, Technical Leads, and senior web staff.
• Supports lead developers on complex site builds while independently completing smaller web development tasks, theme tweaks, and maintenance tickets.

Job Requirements

• Compensation Range:

$40,000 – $50,000 depending on experience and skillset

• Location:

Must currently reside in the Northeast Ohio area.

• Schedule:

Hybrid — On-site presence is required at our Independence, OH office every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday .

• Eligibility:

Local residency is mandatory. Fully remote arrangements cannot be accommodated, and non-local applicants will not be considered.