Junior Web Developer | LATAM | Remote for North American Universities 🚀

Atomic HR • Montevideo, Latam

12d • Remote

About The Position

Our client is a fast-growing performance marketing agency that partners with higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations to drive measurable growth through data-driven marketing, creative strategy, and digital innovation. As a Junior Web Developer, you'll help build, maintain, and optimize websites and landing pages that support student recruitment, lead generation, and partner growth. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer looking to deepen their expertise in WordPress, front-end development, reusable component architecture, and website performance while working alongside experienced developers in a collaborative, fast-paced agency environment. As a Junior Web Developer, you'll support the development, maintenance, and optimization of websites and landing pages across a portfolio of education-focused partners. Working closely with Senior Web Developers, SEO, Creative, and Paid Media teams, you'll contribute to delivering fast, accessible, and conversion-focused web experiences while helping build reusable systems, templates, and workflows that improve consistency and efficiency across projects.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of WordPress development experience.
• Experience building or customizing WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks.
• Strong foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive front-end development.
• Familiarity with reusable components, design systems, and modern development workflows.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or ChatGPT.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• A growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning from senior developers and contributing to scalable web systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with static site generators or modern frameworks such as Next.js, Astro, Gatsby, or Nuxt.
• Familiarity with website performance optimization and accessibility best practices.
• Exposure to analytics, conversion tracking, or digital marketing implementations.
• Background in higher education or nonprofit marketing.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of custom WordPress themes, plugins, Gutenberg blocks, and reusable templates.
• Build landing pages and website components that support SEO and Paid Media campaigns.
• Assist with website performance optimization, accessibility improvements, and Core Web Vitals initiatives.
• Perform QA testing, troubleshoot website issues, and support ongoing maintenance.
• Contribute to reusable front-end components, templates, and scalable development workflows.
• Collaborate with SEO, Creative, and Paid Media teams to deliver high-quality web experiences.
• Help evaluate AI-assisted development tools and automation opportunities to improve development efficiency.
• Follow development standards, documentation, and best practices while continuously growing your technical skills.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Opportunity to work with mission-driven organizations making meaningful impact.
• Mentorship from experienced developers and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience building scalable websites and modern development systems.
• Clear opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed