Jr Web Developer at Digital Elements, LLC
Job Description
Benefits:
Health insurance
Home office stipend
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Job SummaryThe Junior Web Developer supports the Web Development Department by executing foundational website maintenance, development, optimization, and QA tasks across client websites and digital properties. This role focuses primarily on WordPress maintenance, front-end edits, plugin updates, basic speed optimization, and security checks, with exposure to more advanced website builds over time.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, comfortable working in WordPress, and eager to grow deeper technical development skills in an agency environment.
This is a hands-on execution role, not a senior development or architecture role yet.
ResponsibilitiesWordPress Maintenance
Perform routine WordPress plugin, theme, and core updates
Review websites after updates to identify layout, functionality, or performance issues
Understand standard WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and basic database backups/migrations using staging environments
Assist with troubleshooting WordPress issues related to plugins, themes, PHP errors, and configuration conflicts
Follow internal SOPs for updates, backups, staging, QA, and escalation
Front-End Website Edits
Make basic page edits using HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
Update website content, layouts, images, buttons, links, forms, and other page elements
Assist with responsive adjustments across desktop, tablet, and mobile views
Implement minor design and layout changes based on direction from senior team members
Ensure edits are clean, functional, and consistent with existing website structure
Website Speed Optimization
Perform basic website speed optimization tasks using established SOPs
Assist with image compression, caching checks, plugin review, and performance cleanup
Use tools such as Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or similar platforms to identify issues
Document optimization work and flag more complex performance concerns for senior developers
Support ongoing improvements to page load speed and user experience
Security Audits & Website Health
Conduct basic website security audits and site health checks
Identify outdated plugins, vulnerable components, unusual admin users, SSL issues, and site warnings
Assist with backup checks and update-readiness reviews
Perform QA after updates, security changes, and website fixes
Escalate higher-risk security or technical issues to senior developers
Hosting, CDN & Technical Support
Work within hosting environments, preferably WPEngine
Assist with staging-to-production workflows, backups, cache clearing, and environment checks
Support basic Cloudflare-related tasks such as cache clearing, DNS review, SSL checks, and CDN troubleshooting
Help with redirects, broken links, form testing, and basic launch support
Coordinate with internal team members to ensure technical requests are completed accurately
Website Build Support
Assist senior developers with new website builds as skills grow
Help build pages from approved designs using WordPress tools, templates, or page builders
Support theme customization and child theme updates when appropriate
Participate in QA, launch preparation, and post-launch fixes
Gradually take on larger development tasks with guidance from senior team members
QualificationsHands-on Experience Working With WordPress
Understanding of standard WordPress template hierarchy, child themes, and staging environments
Basic experience with database backups and migrations
Basic working knowledge of PHP
Proficiency with HTML and CSS
Basic JavaScript knowledge
Ability to make basic website edits and troubleshoot common WordPress issues
Comfort working inside WordPress admin dashboards and page-building tools
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs
Clear written communication skills
Ability to document work, issues, and completed tasks clearly
Willingness to learn agency workflows and receive feedback
Bonus / Preferred QualificationsExperience With WPEngine
Experience with Cloudflare
Familiarity with WordPress page builders such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Divi, or Gutenberg blocks
Experience using website speed tools such as:
Google PageSpeed Insights
Lighthouse
GTmetrix
WebPageTest
Basic understanding of:
Website caching
Image optimization
Redirects
SSL certificates
DNS basics
Responsive design
Accessibility basics
SEO fundamentals
Google Analytics — GA4
Google Tag Manager — GTM
Exposure to Git or version control
Experience working on multiple websites or client accounts
Prior experience in an agency, freelance, or digital marketing environment
Traits We’re Looking ForCoachable and curious — willing to learn web development deeply
Organized and dependable — follows checklists, SOPs, and QA steps
Process-driven — loves checklists and takes pride in triple-checking live forms and links before declaring a task complete
Comfortable with recurring maintenance and execution work
Detail-oriented — catches small issues before they become client-facing problems
Able to take feedback and apply it quickly
Calm and methodical when troubleshooting website issues
Collaborative — able to work with developers, designers, account managers, and leadership
Interested in growing into a mid-level web developer role over time
This is a remote position.
