Web Developer
This role is centered on leading a high-impact website migration and supporting the evolution of a modern, user-friendly digital experience. You will play a key part in transitioning a subdomain into a unified main website while ensuring performance, scalability, and design integrity throughout the process. Working across engineering, product, marketing, and creative teams, you will translate business and brand needs into robust technical implementations. The position requires strong expertise in CMS platforms and the ability to operate in a complex backend environment while maintaining a focus on user experience. You will also help establish scalable website workflows that empower non-technical teams to manage content more efficiently. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where technical execution directly supports brand clarity and accessibility. The environment is fast-moving, cross-functional, and highly focused on delivering a seamless digital experience.
Accountabilities:
Lead the migration of a subdomain into the primary website, ensuring technical accuracy, stability, and a seamless user experience
Collaborate closely with engineering, product, marketing, and creative teams to align technical execution with business goals
Implement updated website designs, messaging, and content in partnership with design and copywriting contributors
Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot WordPress and Squarespace environments, ensuring performance, responsiveness, and reliability
Build scalable CMS structures and workflows that enable marketing teams to independently manage and update content
Manage technical aspects of migration including redirects, templates, integrations, and page architecture
Ensure SEO considerations are properly implemented throughout the migration and content updates
Conduct thorough QA to ensure cross-device responsiveness, accessibility, and high-quality user experience
Provide guidance on technical feasibility, best practices, and implementation strategy
Support ongoing website improvements and post-migration optimization efforts
Requirements:
5+ years of professional web development experience with strong expertise in WordPress and Squarespace
Proven experience leading or contributing to complex website migrations or CMS transitions
Strong understanding of CMS architecture, responsive web development, SEO fundamentals, and performance optimization
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, marketing, and creative teams
Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments with multiple stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage technical complexity independently
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain risks, timelines, and dependencies
Experience improving CMS workflows for non-technical users is a strong plus
Familiarity with accessibility standards, UX principles, and modern web best practices
Experience working with freelance designers or content creators is preferred
Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate between $55 and $60 per hour
Remote role aligned with U.S. time zones
Opportunity to lead a high-visibility website migration project
Collaboration with cross-functional engineering, product, and creative teams
Potential extension into an ongoing retainer engagement
Exposure to modern CMS strategies and scalable web workflows
Opportunity to directly improve user experience and digital accessibility
Work on a mission-driven platform focused on improving access to mental health care

Jobgether is hiring: Web Developer in Washington
Jobgether · Washington, DC, USA ·
- Pay:
- $60 per hour
- Job type:
- Freelance