Front End Developer

Description We are looking for a Front End Developer to join an education-focused organization in Syracuse, New York on a Contract basis. This role will concentrate on modernizing a WordPress theme environment, strengthening compatibility with current platform standards, and improving administrative configuration options. The ideal candidate will bring strong front-end development experience and a practical understanding of WordPress themes, plugins, and user-facing web performance.

Responsibilities:

• Modernize the Cobalt theme so it operates reliably with the most current WordPress release and supports version 8.4 and above of the organization's platform.

• Redesign theme configuration by moving settings from the WordPress Customizer into a dedicated Theme Options page that is easier to manage and maintain.

• Evaluate the existing theme architecture to identify compatibility concerns, outdated components, and areas requiring front-end improvements.

• Record site-specific issues, conflicts, and exceptions discovered during development to support future maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Review plugins used across the broader web ecosystem and create clear documentation of items that are no longer current or require attention.

• Apply front-end development best practices to HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frameworks to ensure a consistent and responsive user experience.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to validate updates, confirm expected functionality, and resolve issues affecting theme behavior or usability. Requirements * Hands-on experience developing and maintaining WordPress themes in production environments.

• Proficiency in front-end technologies including JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Working knowledge of React.js and modern front-end development approaches.

• Experience assessing WordPress plugin compatibility and identifying outdated dependencies.

• Ability to translate technical needs into maintainable theme settings and administrative interfaces.

• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills, particularly when tracking conflicts or environment-specific issues.

• Familiarity with front-end frameworks and responsive design standards. Innovation starts with people.®

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