Technical SEO & Frontend Developer

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (UI/UX designers, backend developers) to translate design concepts into user-centric, high-performance, and SEO-optimized web applications.

• Champion design-led agile development practices, driving the implementation of front-end components that seamlessly integrate with backend systems.

• Lead the development of user-friendly and SEO-friendly web applications and potentially cross-platform mobile applications, leveraging your expertise in TypeScript and modern frontend technologies.

• Ensure all web applications are developed with SEO best practices, including site structure, metadata, and keyword optimization.

• Own the creation of Proof-of-Concept (POC) prototypes, effectively capturing stakeholder vision and fostering innovation throughout the development lifecycle.

• Partner closely with UI/UX designers to refine design elements, ensuring an intuitive, visually appealing, and SEO-friendly user experience.

• Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Proactively stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in frontend development and SEO, implementing improvements to our development processes.

• Collaborate with QA teams to conduct thorough testing and debugging of complex web applications, maintaining high-quality standards.

• Maintain, update, and fix clients' websites to ensure they remain SEO algorithm-friendly, delivering these updates in a timely and high-quality manner.
  

• Convert Figma designs into fully functional, pixel-perfect web pages.

• Develop responsive layouts that accurately match the design across all screen sizes.

• Write clean, maintainable HTML, CSS (or CSS frameworks like Tailwind), and JavaScript.

• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and backend developers.

• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.

• Use tools like Git, browser DevTools, and Figma Inspect for precise implementation.
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Frontend Frameworks: Expertise in a modern frontend framework like React, Vue.js, or Angular. Deep understanding of component-based architecture, state management, routing, and best practices for building scalable and maintainable UIs.

• SEO Best Practices: Strong knowledge of SEO best practices, including keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and familiarity with SEO tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush).

• Testing & Debugging: Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) for comprehensive frontend testing. Familiarity with debugging techniques and developer tools for efficient problem-solving.

• Build Tools & Automation: Proficiency in build tools like Webpack or Gulp for efficient code compilation, bundling, and optimization. Experience with automation tools for streamlining development workflows (e.g., continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines).

• Version Control: Strong understanding of Git for version control, collaboration, and code management. Ability to work effectively with branching strategies and merge conflicts.

• Performance Optimization: In-depth knowledge of web performance optimization techniques (e.g., code splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies). Ability to identify and address performance bottlenecks to deliver fast and responsive user experiences.

• Accessibility: Commitment to developing web applications that are accessible to users with disabilities. Understanding of WCAG guidelines and best practices for building inclusive interfaces.

• API Integration: Experience with integrating with various APIs (RESTful, GraphQL) to fetch and manipulate data from backend services.

• Deployment: Familiarity with deployment strategies and tools for pushing code to production environments (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud Platform).

• Frontend Architecture: Solid understanding of frontend architecture patterns (e.g., Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM), Single Page Application (SPA), Server Side Rendering (SSR), Hybrid Rendering) and their advantages/disadvantages for different project requirements.

• JavaScript Ecosystem: Deep knowledge of the JavaScript ecosystem, including libraries, build tools, and package managers (e.g., npm, yarn).

• Progressive Web Apps (PWAs): Understanding of PWA concepts and ability to build PWAs that offer enhanced user experiences and offline functionality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Programming, or Web Development (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in front-end development and web design.

• Strong portfolio showcasing experience with complex web applications.

• In-depth expertise in TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (React, Vue.js preferred).

• Experience with building and integrating custom WordPress functionalities (Custom Fields, Hooks, API Endpoints).

• Experience with backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) a plus.

• Solid understanding of SEO principles, web design best practices, and website architecture.

• Experience with CMS software, markdown, and integrations is a plus.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and driven to meet deadlines.

• Strong time management skills.