[Hiring] Front End Developer @National University

Role Description

The Front-End Developer is responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, responsive digital experiences across NU’s WordPress platform. This role ensures that UX, content, and personalization initiatives are implemented accurately, perform efficiently, and support engagement and conversion goals.

• Develop and maintain WordPress web pages, templates, and reusable components to support scalable and maintainable site experiences.
• Translate UX designs and requirements into responsive, high‑quality front‑end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ensure consistency, scalability, and performance across all pages and user journeys by following design systems and coding standards.
• Optimize page speed, load times, and cross‑device compatibility to deliver reliable experiences across browsers and devices.
• Support implementation of analytics tracking, tagging, and data layer requirements to enable accurate reporting and measurement.
• Maintain and update content and page structures within the CMS, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and ease of ongoing content management.
• Perform front‑end testing and QA to validate functionality, responsiveness, accessibility, tracking accuracy, and performance prior to release.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, preferred.
• 4-7 years experience in front-end or web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Hands-on experience with WordPress (theme customization, page builders, CMS management).
• Experience building responsive, mobile‑first websites that function consistently across devices and screen sizes.

Requirements

• Understanding of web performance optimization and SEO best practices to support fast, discoverable websites.
• Familiarity with analytics tracking concepts, including GA4, tagging, and data layer concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot and resolve front‑end issues.
• Solid skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building responsive, user‑friendly interfaces.
• Experience working with WordPress, including page templates, components, and content updates.
• Basic understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Ability to optimize pages for cross‑browser and cross‑device compatibility.
• Comfortable working with designs and requirements provided by UX or design teams.
• Ability to adapt to new tools, technologies, and standards as the platform evolves.
• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with developers, designers, and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Salary range: $70,092.00 - $94,622.00, commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family.
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu .
• Part-time benefits available.