Junior Developer

Summary

Join our team as a Junior Developer / Technical Support and contribute to the development of innovative web solutions for our clients. This fully remote position offers a 9 AM - 5 PM EST schedule. You will be responsible for setting up and configuring CMS platforms, building reusable components, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate possesses strong front-end development skills, headless CMS experience, and excellent communication abilities. You will collaborate with designers and other team members to deliver high-quality websites. This role requires a balance of technical expertise and operational support, focusing on building scalable and high-quality websites.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or Vue.js)
• Experience with headless CMS solutions
• Proven ability to configure CMS platforms and manage content efficiently
• Experience with component-based architecture and reusable code practices
• Understanding of connecting CMS data dynamically to front-end components
• Strong attention to detail in implementing designs
• Familiarity with design tools like Figma to translate designs into functional code
• Understanding of responsive design principles and accessibility standards (WCAG compliance)
• Proficient in Git and familiar with collaborative development workflows (e.g., pull requests, branching)
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively and provide creative solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Establish initial codebases and frameworks to ensure efficient and scalable project development
• Configure project environments, dependencies, and build tools to align with industry best practices
• Continuously update boilerplate as new tools and processes evolve
• Install, configure, and customize headless CMS platforms such as Storyblok, Sanity, Prismic, etc
• Build CMS setups that ensure ease of use for non-technical clients and marketers, proactively handling edge cases
• Populate initial content into the CMS with proper formatting and asset optimization
• Break projects into reusable, modular components for streamlined development and maintenance
• Map and pass CMS data into components, ensuring seamless data flow and functional integrity
• Implement custom themes for websites, ensuring responsive design and adherence to brand guidelines
• Style components according to designs with a keen eye for detail and polished user experience
• Develop custom features tailored to client requirements
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed (e.g., analytics, payment gateways)
• Conduct rigorous testing to ensure code quality, responsiveness, and accessibility
• Identify and fix bugs or performance bottlenecks during development
• Work closely with designers to bring web projects to life
• Maintain clear communication regarding progress and technical requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with animation frameworks like GSAP