[Hiring] Senior Web Developer @Somewhere

Role Description

We are seeking a forward-thinking, resilient Senior Web Developer to take ownership of web engineering projects, technical architecture, client communication, and team leadership. In this role, you will act as both a technical powerhouse and an operational champion within a fast-paced agency environment. You will lead full-stack web development projects, architect responsive and performance-optimized websites, and serve as a confident technical point of contact during client strategy meetings. Crucially, you will champion AI-forward development workflows—embracing agentic coding platforms, automated tools, and modern frameworks to drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Web Engineering & Architecture
  • Architect, build, and deploy high-performance custom websites, web applications, and digital platforms.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and modular code across modern front-end and back-end stacks (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, React, or modern CMS engines).
  • Ensure web assets are optimized for maximum site speed, cross-browser compatibility, mobile responsiveness, and SEO best practices.
  • Manage web deployment pipelines, server environments, domain architectures, and API integrations across client sites.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical bugs, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities under tight agency timelines.
• Technical Leadership & Client Strategy
  • Step up as a technical and operational leader, helping fill departmental leadership gaps and guiding junior developers.
  • Participate in high-level client meetings, translating complex technical web concepts into clear, actionable business strategies.
  • Collaborate closely with internal design, media, and marketing teams to ensure engineering deliverables align with campaign goals.
  • Scrape, scope, and estimate technical project requirements accurately to protect project timelines and agency margins.
  • Author clear technical specifications, architecture diagrams, and client-facing documentation.
• AI-Forward Workflows & Continuous Innovation
  • Actively research, test, and adopt AI-first development tools, agentic coding environments, and automation platforms to streamline coding output.
  • Champion modern software engineering practices, pushing the agency team toward continuous technology adaptation rather than legacy methods.
  • Establish automated testing and code review procedures to ensure high code quality across all agency client accounts.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional experience as a Web Developer, Full-Stack Developer, or Technical Lead within a fast-paced digital agency or media firm.
• Mastery of core front-end and back-end web technologies (HTML5, CSS/SASS, JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, RESTful APIs).
• Hands-on expertise building and customizing solutions on modern Content Management Systems (e.g., WordPress, Headless CMS architectures) and custom frameworks.
• Proven experience in a client-facing technical role with strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability—capable of taking ownership of projects, mentoring peers, and driving operational solutions.
• Forward-thinking, tech-adaptable mindset with enthusiastic adoption of AI-assisted coding tools and agentic platforms.
• High emotional resilience ("thick skin") and composure when managing multiple competing deadlines in a high-pressure agency environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection, high-performance workstation, and dedicated remote workspace.
• Availability to work full-time hours, Monday–Friday, during U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous agency experience managing multiple concurrent client web accounts and retainers.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Vercel, Netlify) and CI/CD deployment automation.
• Deep understanding of performance optimization, core web vitals, web accessibility (ADA compliance), and technical SEO.
• Familiarity with modern AI agent development frameworks, Model Context Protocol (MCP), or automated coding assistants (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot).

Technology & Tools

• Front-End Tech (HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript, React/Vue)
• Back-End & CMS (PHP, Node.js, WordPress, Headless CMS)
• AI & Agentic Developer Tools (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, MCP tooling)
• Database Systems (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Version Control & Deployment (Git, GitHub, Vercel, Netlify)
• Design & Prototyping Software (Figma, Adobe XD)
• Project Management Platforms (Asana, ClickUp, Jira, Slack)

Role Details

• Job Title: Senior Web Developer
• Experience: 5–8 years
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Hours: Full-Time U.S. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
• Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
• Primary Focus: Technical web engineering, client-facing technical consultation, agency leadership, AI-forward tool adoption, and full-stack project execution

What This Role Offers

• Direct leadership impact, shaping the technical direction and operational workflows of a growing agency.
• High strategic visibility working directly with key agency clients and executive leadership.
• An environment that actively encourages and invests in cutting-edge AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflows.
• A stable full-time position working consistent U.S. Eastern Standard Time business hours.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a battle-tested, tech-savvy web engineer who thrives in the fast lane of digital agency life. They combine sharp coding skills with clear strategic thinking—equally comfortable debugging complex JavaScript or PHP logic as they are explaining technical choices to an executive client. They do not fear new tech; instead, they aggressively adopt AI coding agents and automated platforms to work smarter and faster. They possess the resilience needed to manage client feedback calmly, step into leadership voids with confidence, and take pride in delivering bulletproof web platforms. Most importantly, they bring strong accountability, operational drive, and a long-term desire to help scale an ambitious media agency.

Success Metrics

• On-time, on-budget delivery of client web engineering projects with high code quality and performance benchmarks.
• Client satisfaction and clarity during technical strategy meetings and launch reviews.
• Speed and effectiveness in integrating AI-forward development tools and agentic platforms into team workflows.
• Operational leadership provided during departmental transitions, maintaining project momentum and quality.
• Site performance optimization metrics (Core Web Vitals, load times, mobile responsiveness) across managed client sites.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration with internal design, marketing, and leadership leads.