Front End Web Developer (Contract/ Project Based)

At MMGY Origin, our Front End Developers are instrumental in building industry-leading websites and interactive solutions for our clients. Collaborating closely with the Director of Digital Experience, other developers, designers, and account service teams, they play a crucial role in every stage of our interactive projects—from discovery and strategic planning to development, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

Job Details

Job Title: Front End Web Developer (Contract)

Direct Report: Director of Digital Experience

Position: Contract, Project-based

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience

Qualifications

3-5 years of front-end development and theming expertise.

Proficient in HTML, Advanced CSS, Sass, jQuery, and JavaScript.

Experience with front-end animation and UI libraries.

Skilled in using Git and Composer.

Strong understanding of Atomic Design principles.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with front-end tooling like Yarn, Node, Gulp, Grunt, Webpack.

Knowledge and implementation of accessibility standards (WCAG AA Guidelines).

Experience with Docker, Lando, or similar local development environments.

Previous experience with Pantheon hosting.

Nice to Haves

Understanding of PHP.

Experience with Drupal and other CMS platforms.

Familiarity with Drupal theming or module development.

Experience in continuous integration workflows and related tools.

Knowledge of Shopify theming.

Experience working directly with clients in ticketing systems to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

Creating custom themes for client sites, particularly for Drupal and Shopify platforms.

Collaborating with project teams from the start to the end of website builds to ensure all sites meet high quality standards.

Innovating in code to push the boundaries of creativity and build best-in-class front-end code for client sites.

Working with strategists and the design team to enhance UI/UX in our designs.

Integrating accessibility into all code to promote a more inclusive internet.

Ensuring all site builds are planned meticulously to maintain industry-leading performance.

Responding to service-level client tickets and issues promptly.

Conducting detailed Quality Assurance checks on all sites.

Recognizing system deficiencies and implementing effective solutions.

Developing website documentation and providing CMS training where possible.

Participating in creative brainstorm sessions and contributing to new business development pitches and proposals.

Contributing to digital strategy on assigned projects.

Staying updated with industry trends and innovations in performance, technologies, frameworks, languages, and supplementary services.

Participating in Department and staff meetings, initiatives, and inspiration.

Supporting supplementary development projects, such as web banners and HTML email templates.

Contract Terms

Duration and specifics of contract to be negotiated based on project requirements.

MMGY Origin is committed to providing a supportive environment consistent with our company culture, The Origin Way, every day.

Sound like you? Apply to join our roster of talented-folks-we-love-to-work-with today!