Report to: UX & Digital Director
Position type: Full-time
Work experience: min. 2 years of experience
Min. education: BS in Computer Science or related field
Opus is a creative services agency made up of designers, developers, and strategists who are passionate about empowering inspiring leaders at mission-driven organizations to deeply connect with their audiences and to exceed their goals. We are looking to add an exceptional developer to our creative, collaborative, and fun team. The developer will be responsible for implementing responsive and accessible WordPress and Drupal themes based on design mockups. The focus of the work will be front-end development for WordPress. The developer in this position will be part of a team of 4 developers which will provide many opportunities to learn and grow.
US-based applicants only, please.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Front-end development of responsive and accessible WordPress and Drupal websites
- Implement design mockups to fully functional themes with extreme attention to detail
- Maintain and implement excellent coding standards
- Collaborate with team of developers and implement code based on team’s best practices
- Collaborate with the development, UX, and design teams to plan technical execution of the design
- Manage time and stakeholder expectations by setting and consistently meeting deadlines
- Troubleshoot browser/device inconsistencies and perform cross-browser reconciliation
- Produce 100% valid HTML, bug-free
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Min. 2 years of experience developing custom themes for WordPress and Drupal, our focus is WordPress
- Fluency in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS/SASS, PHP, JavaScript (JQuery)
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent of related work experience
- Experience with Git and respective branching strategies is a plus
- Natural curiosity for emerging trends and technologies, and willingness to learn and share
- Motivated, reliable self-starter
- Smart problem-solver, strategic thinker with an ability to “figure stuff out”
- Good judgement calls about the balance between “doing it right” and “getting it done”
- Ability to navigate and succeed in a fast-paced, action-oriented environment
- Other items, helpful but not required
- Interest in good design and learning about design
- Knowledge of Adobe XD and Figma
- Experience working with education, nonprofit, or food industry
- Experience working with/leading a team of developers
- Experience with developing accessible websites
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company matched 401k
- Extensive and flexible paid time off
- Comprehensive family leave support
- Sabbatical at tenure
- Annual professional development stipend
- Fully paid Think Days
Location: Boston, MA
We support a flexible-location work model. You may choose to work from our studio in Boston, remotely, or a hybrid that is best for you. We only require in-person attendance at our studio 6-8 times per year for 2-3 days at a time. These sessions, which are all scheduled well in advance, keep us all connected by combining working sessions, group discussions, and fun activities.
How to apply
Please send your resume, cover letter, and portfolio to Skadi Gidionsen.
