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# Senior Web Developer/Technical Lead - Contingent

- **Company:** ARETUM Holdings LLC
- **Location:** Bethesda, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $150,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Web Development, IP Addressing, MySQL, Open Web Application Security, Web Application Security, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WordPress, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/76443943-senior-web-developer-technical-lead-contingent

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Web Development, or related field
 * Minimum 7 years of professional web development experience
 * Minimum 5 years of WordPress development experience
 * Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL

 * Experience implementing Section 508 and WCAG accessibility requirements

 * Experience implementing and maintaining CMS-based websites

 * Experience performing website integrations, form development, and content migrations

 * Experience working within secure or regulated environments

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience supporting Federal Government, Congressional, legislative, or public-sector websites

 * Experience with Adobe Analytics implementation

 * Familiarity with OWASP secure coding practices

 * Experience supporting production website launches and post-launch monitoring

 * WordPress, accessibility, or cybersecurity certifications

 * Advanced WordPress development expertise

 * Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills

 * Understanding of web application security principles

## Description

The Senior Web Developer serves as the lead technical resource responsible for the design, development, integration, testing support, deployment, maintenance, and security compliance of the client's websites. The position provides technical leadership for all website development activities using the client's WordPress Content Management System (CMS) platform and approved plugins, while ensuring compliance with the client's policies, accessibility requirements, cybersecurity standards, and quality assurance procedures., * Lead development of new and redesigned client websites using WordPress CMS

 * Configure and customize approved client plugins and components
 * Develop responsive website functionality and templates
 * Implement custom code within approved client's guidelines and child-theme architecture
 * Support website branding and implementation of approved design mockups
 * Ensure compatibility with client-hosted infrastructure and content delivery services
 * Serve as the primary technical point of contact for project teams and client stakeholders
 * Provide technical recommendations, risk assessments, and solution alternatives
 * Review technical requirements and ensure compliance with client development standards
 * Support project planning, estimation, and implementation activities
 * Ensure compliance with OWASP secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10 mitigation requirements
 * Support remediation of cybersecurity findings and vulnerabilities
 * Ensure compliance with client cybersecurity policies and procedures
 * Verify that all integrations, forms, and custom functionality comply with client privacy and security requirements
 * Develop and maintain constituent correspondence forms
 * Implement CSS integrations and approved email routing solutions
 * Ensure external IP address capture requirements are met
 * Validate approved plugin usage and integration performance
 * Develop technical test procedures and support unit, integration, system, and production testing
 * Resolve defects identified during testing and post-launch monitoring
 * Participate in readiness reviews and production deployment activities
 * Support accessibility, usability, performance, and functional testing efforts
 * Coordinate production releases and launch activities
 * Support post-launch monitoring and defect remediation
 * Provide website maintenance and end-user support
 * Implement enhancements and content-related technical changes requested by client offices
 * Produce technical documentation and code documentation
 * Support development of administrator and end-user training materials
 * Assist with knowledge transfer activities for client office personnel, This is a remote position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs, client meetings, team collaboration events, or training sessions. Travel is expected to be less than 10% and will be communicated in advance whenever possible.

EEO Statement

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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