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Located in San Diego, California, National University (NU) is veteran-founded, military-friendly nonprofit university. Since it was established by retired U.S.
Front End Developer
Location
United States
Posted
26 days ago
Salary
$70.1K - $94.6K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Front End Developer
National University
• 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
Job Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Basic understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles
- 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
- Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family
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