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!