Front End Developer

The Front-End Developer is responsible for building and maintaining high-quality, responsive digital experiences across NU’s WordPress platform. This role ensures that UX, content, and personalization initiatives are implemented accurately, perform efficiently, and support engagement and conversion goals., * Develop and maintain WordPress web pages, templates, and reusable components to support scalable and maintainable site experiences.

• Translate UX designs and requirements into responsive, high-quality front-end code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ensure consistency, scalability, and performance across all pages and user journeys by following design systems and coding standards.
• Optimize page speed, load times, and cross-device compatibility to deliver reliable experiences across browsers and devices.
• Support implementation of analytics tracking, tagging, and data layer requirements to enable accurate reporting and measurement.
• Maintain and update content and page structures within the CMS, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and ease of ongoing content management.
• Perform front-end testing and QA to validate functionality, responsiveness, accessibility, tracking accuracy, and performance prior to release.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, preferred
• 4-7 years experience in front-end or web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Hands-on experience with WordPress (theme customization, page builders, CMS management)
• Experience building responsive, mobile-first websites that function consistently across devices and screen sizes

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Understanding of web performance optimization and SEO best practices to support fast, discoverable websites.
• Familiarity with analytics tracking concepts, including GA4, tagging, and data layer concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues.
• Solid skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for building responsive, user-friendly interfaces.
• Experience working with WordPress, including page templates, components, and content updates.
• Basic understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design principles.
• Ability to optimize pages for cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Comfortable working with designs and requirements provided by UX or design teams.
• Ability to adapt to new tools, technologies, and standards as the platform evolves.
• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively with developers, designers, and stakeholders.

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.