Front End Developer

Rankings.io•St. Louis, MO

7d•Remote

About The Position

We’re looking for a highly skilled Web Developer with deep experience in WordPress to join our creative and marketing team. The ideal candidate is an expert problem solver who thrives on building, optimizing, and maintaining dynamic websites that deliver seamless user experiences and measurable results. This role will own all front-end aspects of web development for our Rankings website and our events website, ensuring both platforms stay fast, visually engaging, and aligned with our brand and marketing goals. You’ll take the lead on implementing new features, refining site performance, and driving continuous improvement across both properties.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience in WordPress development
Expert proficiency in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Bootstrap and jQuery
Expert understanding of WordPress, themes (Elementor, WPBakery), and plugin
Hands-on experience with WP Engine, cPanel, or similar hosting environments
Ability to work collaboratively with distributed teams using Slack, Zoom, and Loom
Comfortable working remotely using project management tools such as ClickUp
Excellent problem-solving ability and sharp attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong adaptability to changing requirements and priorities
Strong work ethic and commitment to meeting project deadlines

Responsibilities

Own the development and optimization of the company and events websites
Collaborate with designers, marketers, and content creators to bring creative concepts to life
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex website issues efficiently
Implement Figma designs to produce consistently styled and tested front end
Ensure SEO-friendly messaging and clean, efficient code
Stay current with evolving web standards, WordPress updates, and visual language