Front-End Developer - Squarespace Performance & Speed Optimization - PT-WW

Arc Full-time

United States

about 2 months ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Part-time (≤ 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

arc.dev

Tech stack

Ahrefs Site Explorer Google Analytics Google Webmaster Tools Performance Tuning Squarespace Web Usability Image Compression Caching Front End Software Development

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Squarespace Performance Optimization Expert. Our goal is to enhance our website’s speed and performance, with a primary focus on improving mobile load times. The project begins with a thorough performance audit to pinpoint areas for enhancement., * Conduct a comprehensive audit of the current Squarespace site to identify speed bottlenecks, such as image optimization, script issues, and hosting configurations.

Implement strategies to enhance load times and improve Core Web Vitals, ensuring the site maintains its visual and structural integrity.
Provide detailed documentation of changes made and offer recommendations for ongoing site monitoring and maintenance.

Requirements

Proven track record in optimizing Squarespace websites, particularly in improving Core Web Vitals and PageSpeed scores.
Strong understanding of website performance best practices, including image compression, caching strategies, and script minimization.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to recommend and implement long-term monitoring and maintenance strategies., * Familiarity with tools such as Lighthouse and GTmetrix for additional performance insights.
Experience with SEO tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console to monitor the impact of speed improvements.