Digital Experience / Web Applications Developer 5421

Frontend / Digital Experience Developer (WordPress + JavaScript) 5421

Location: Remote (CST or EST time zones)

Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time (FTE)

Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000 annually

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders only

Tier4 Group is seeking an experienced Frontend Developer to join a collaborative team focused on building engaging digital experiences, custom websites, and web applications. This role combines modern frontend development with advanced WordPress engineering, offering the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects ranging from interactive marketing websites to full-scale web applications.

You will partner closely with UX/UI designers, backend developers, project managers, and technical leaders to deliver scalable, accessible, and high-performing digital solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert design concepts, wireframes, and mockups into responsive, accessible, and pixel-perfect user experiences.
• Build dynamic user interfaces and single-page applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Vue.js.
• Develop custom WordPress themes from scratch without relying on page builders.
• Create, maintain, and enhance custom WordPress plugins to support client-specific business requirements.
• Leverage the WordPress REST API to build headless, decoupled, and API-driven solutions.
• Develop reusable components, modules, and tools that improve application scalability and maintainability.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs, including CRM platforms, analytics tools, eCommerce systems, mapping services, and other business applications.
• Optimize websites and web applications for performance, accessibility, SEO, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards, best practices, and architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve frontend and WordPress-related challenges.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional frontend/web development experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with React, Vue.js, or comparable component-based frameworks.
• Advanced WordPress development experience, including:
• Custom theme development
• Custom plugin development and maintenance
• WordPress REST API
• Custom post types and taxonomies
• Strong experience integrating and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Experience using Git and modern version control workflows.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred / Standout Skills

Candidates with any of the following experience will stand out:

• Headless or decoupled WordPress architectures.
• React Native or mobile application development.
• WordPress performance optimization, security, and caching expertise.
• Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience with Tailwind CSS or other utility-first CSS frameworks.
• Advanced third-party API integrations.
• Experience working within a digital agency or consulting environment managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Website and application performance optimization expertise.

Working With:

• UX/UI Designers
• Backend Developers
• Frontend Developers
• Project Managers
• Cross-Functional Delivery Teams

Why Join Us?

• 100% remote opportunity within CST or EST time zones.
• Work on a diverse portfolio of custom-built websites, applications, and digital products.
• Modern technology stack and development practices.
• Flexible work environment with strong work-life balance.
• Collaborative team culture focused on communication, quality, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to influence technical direction and contribute ideas.
• Long-term career growth and professional development opportunities.

Ideal Candidate

You're a developer who enjoys creating polished digital experiences, solving complex technical challenges, and collaborating with talented teams. You balance clean, maintainable code with creative problem-solving and have a strong passion for building user-focused web experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks and advanced WordPress development practices.

Please Note: This position is only available to U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.