Judit Inc is hiring: Web Application Developer in Philadelphia

Position overview

Our client is seeking a Web Developer to build and secure the back-end of a WordPress site to support the project's functions. The candidate will work with client's UX/UI content manager to create a website with mobile support and usable interfaces using best practices, including meeting WCAG AA standards.

Work activities:

Build new features and reusable components for (add site URL)

WordPress theme and plugin creation, PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Would largely follow selected theme, with limited customization

Site should be able to be updated and maintained without reliance on initial developer

Security and accessibility experience

Will largely be addressed through WP Engine

Work closely with a cross-functional team to ensure deliverables meet design, content and UX standards.

For branding and imagery for the site’s overall look and feel

To match CDIP’s vision for site

Collaborate with UX/UI Content Manager to ensure functionality of front-end development

Collaborate with non-technical colleagues on new features, ensuring a good technical fit.

Ability to adhere to the City’s Managed WordPress Guidelines

Ensure the solutions you create meet web standard best practices, and accessibility guidelines.

Address bug fixes as needed, and consider the maintainability of code.

Keeping site and plugins up-to-date, regular maintenance

Support Content Manager in additional development solutions after UX testing is completed.

Build reusable, testable, and efficient code. Develop the building blocks of a website capable of handling the below listed functions.

Main page banner (rotating) (URL is healthylivesphl.com)

Developed materials will be shared with PDPH
Meets WCAG AA Standards with potentially additional accessibility features

Full site live by April 2026

Search functionality across website

File sharing capability

Mobile browsing capabilities

Google Analytics integration

Maintenance

Monthly maintenance to include technical support, minor updates, monitoring of plug-ins/themes/WordPress and act as liaison between WP engine and the internal team.

Skills/experience of the assigned staff:

Required

Excellent communicator: Articulate jargon to general audiences (e.g., City departments and the public), explain the logic behind design decisions, craft compelling narratives about product work, write and speak clearly, and cultivate effective communication among team members.

Relationship-builder: Work with a variety of people and personalities, listen and ask questions to identify new design opportunities, and cultivate strong relationships to ensure seamless collaboration and continued project support. Be responsive through different stages and maintain communication to address any emergent issues.

Curious: Practice active listening, ask questions to get to the root of a problem, be open to receiving/giving constructive feedback, and have a sincere interest in learning new skills or growing old ones.

Three (3) or more years of experience in systems analysis, programming, and design BA/BS in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent knowledge acquired by work experience and training.

Understanding of design principles

Familiar with accessibility principles

Flexibility to troubleshoot front-end concerns
Experience using translation frameworks

Familiar with performance, scalability, security, and testing applications.

Familiar with various design and architectural patterns.

Extensive coding knowledge in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP

Highly Desired/Preferred

Compassionate: Turn empathy into actionable solutions that address people’s real needs with integrity.

Self-directed. Given broad direction, you can prioritize your work and allocate your time and resources effectively. Just as important, you know when to ask for help and aren’t afraid to do so.

Systems-thinker. You can envision how a particular feature may affect other, unrelated parts of the project.