Position Summary

Our client is a dynamic, award-winning digital agency focused on delivering exceptional online experiences for independent and private schools. They are seeking a highly skilled and creative Front-End Developer to help build and maintain high-quality, CMS-based websites—primarily using WordPress.

This role will lead or support front-end development on a variety of digital projects. The ideal candidate will be passionate about writing clean, scalable code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating design concepts into responsive, user-centered web experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Interface Architecture

- Develop modular, scalable front-end systems using semantic HTML, SCSS, and modern JavaScript.

- Implement responsive and accessible design systems that work across browsers and devices.

CMS Integration

- Customize and extend WordPress themes and templates to meet project needs.

- Deliver flexible, content-editable CMS structures while preserving design integrity.

Code Quality & Best Practices

- Write clean, DRY, maintainable code using naming conventions like BEM.

- Prioritize accessibility, performance, and technical SEO in all builds.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

- Work closely with designers, strategists, content, and SEO teams.

- Translate UX goals and visual designs into working front-end solutions.

Process Improvement

- Advocate for efficiency and structure in development workflows.

- Contribute to development standards and mentor others on best practices.

Required qualifications

- 4+ years of front-end development experience; ideally at or near lead developer level. Strong proficiency in HTML, SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and Git.

- Expertise in custom WordPress theme development.

- Solid understanding of responsive design, performance optimization, accessibility standards, and SEO fundamentals.

- Experience with scalable front-end architecture and reusable component structures.

- Agency or freelance experience strongly preferred.

What we offer

- Hardware Subsidy: $50 USD per month to support equipment and home office needs

- Medical Subsidy: Health insurance cost assistance, adjusted based on your location

- Year-End Bonus: 13th salary; bonus eligibility varies by region

- Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days per calendar year, plus 3 personal sick days

- Statutory Holidays: Choice of 13 holidays—either Canadian public holidays or those of your home country

- Remote Work Flexibility: Work remotely from anywhere, with optional hybrid setup in Winnipeg, MB

- Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, process-oriented team that values clean code and long-term maintainability

- Impactful Projects: Build digital experiences for independent schools that prioritize quality, accessibility, and user experience