Rankings.io
We help personal injury law firms go from good to GOAT by delivering the cases they're built to win.
Senior Developer
Location
Missouri
Posted
19 days ago
Salary
$80K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishBootstrapJava ScriptJ QueryPHPWord Press
Job Description
• Build conversion-optimized, high-performance law firm websites using our proprietary Gutenberg-based WordPress theme.
• Manage 2-4 concurrent website projects from initial build through post-launch edits.
• Develop custom templates and functionality that work seamlessly within our theme environment while meeting unique client requirements.
• Transform complex Figma designs into pixel-perfect, responsive WordPress experiences that balance visual impact with performance and usability.
• Handle client request tickets alongside project work, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions efficiently.
• Execute edits and refinements after development completion and post-launch to ensure client satisfaction and site performance.
• Partner with Design, Project Management, Account Management, SEO, and Social teams to ensure all technical deliverables align with client expectations, campaign goals, and performance insights.
• Collaborate with other developers to ensure code quality, processes, and standards are consistent and optimized across the team.
• Take full ownership of technical deliverables while proactively communicating status updates and flagging potential workflow issues.
• Establish and maintain rigorous QA processes and testing protocols to ensure every site launch meets our high standards for accessibility, performance, and security.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies in development workflows and propose actionable solutions that increase team efficiency and output quality.
• Contribute to elevating our proprietary theme library by building reusable components, optimizing existing functionality, and implementing new features.
• Coach and mentor junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing to accelerate their growth and elevate team capabilities.
• Stay current with WordPress updates, modern development practices, and emerging technologies to continually push technical innovation while maintaining stability.
• Champion and enforce coding standards, documentation practices, and development methodologies across the team.
Job Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in WordPress development and front-end development (agency experience preferred).
- Languages (Expert-Level Proficiency Required):
- PHP (extremely high proficiency)
- CSS (extremely high proficiency)
- HTML (extremely high proficiency)
- Bootstrap (extremely high proficiency)
- JavaScript (high proficiency)
- jQuery (high proficiency)
- Expert-level understanding of core WordPress concepts including:
- The WordPress post loop and custom query structures
- Hooks, filters, and actions system
- Shortcodes: usage, building, and modification
- Expert knowledge of WordPress PHP structure and theme file architecture
- Ability to make theme modifications without causing unintended repercussions
- Gutenberg editor and block development
- WordPress database system with comfort navigating and troubleshooting when needed
- Commonly Used WordPress Plugins:
- Nitropack (performance optimization)
- Gravity Forms (and related add-ons)
- Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
- Yoast SEO
- WP Engine Hosting (or Similar Systems):
- Very high level of comfort using WP Engine hosting platform, including:
- Creating and maintaining backups/restores
- Communicating with hosting support when needed
- Viewing and interpreting error logs for debugging
- Connecting and managing domains
- Advanced Custom Fields:
- Expert-level implementation of ACF fields and field groups
- Build custom Gutenberg blocks integrated with ACF
- Create flexible, reusable content structures for complex layouts
- Gravity Forms:
- Advanced form development including custom validation and conditional logic
- Experience with GF add-ons, hooks, and custom integrations
- Ability to troubleshoot complex form issues and implement custom solutions
- Custom Development & Animation:
- Build custom animations and interactive elements using CSS, JavaScript, and modern libraries
- Implement complex, pixel-perfect designs with custom functionality within our theme environment
- Create reusable components and templates that scale across projects
- Experience with performance optimization for animations and interactions
- Design Implementation:
- Expert-level translation of complex Figma designs into production code
- Deep understanding of responsive design, mobile-first development, and progressive enhancement
- Mastery of cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards (WCAG compliance)
- Tools & Software:
- Comfortable using digital communication tools (Slack) on a daily basis
- Familiar with Google suite of tools: Google Docs, Sheets, Google Search Console, etc.
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly:
- Dreamweaver
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Media Encoder
- Project Management & Collaboration:
- Proficient with project management and collaboration tools:
- ClickUp (for work assignment and tracking)
- Slack and Zoom (for communication)
- Screen recording programs (for documentation and communication)
- Highly communicative with clear written and verbal updates
- Proactively asks questions early to avoid rework later
- Takes full ownership of work with strong initiative and accountability
- Manages multiple projects and deadlines independently
- Detail-oriented with high standards for code quality and accuracy
- Open to feedback and committed to internal coding standards
- Comfortable working in tools like ClickUp, Slack, Zoom, and screen recording software
- Mentors junior developers and leads by example
- Champions modern development best practices
Benefits
- Starting Salary $80k
- Work remotely from home
- Unlimited PTO
- Quarterly training stipend for Professional Development
- 401(k) with 3% employer match (Safe Harbor)
- 100% health insurance (including fully employer funded coverage)
