Senior Web Developer

At SimpsonScarborough we spend our days building brands that endure inspire and elevate the all-important work of colleges and universities in shaping our future. Recognized as a leader in the higher education marketing industry we are a fully remote team of approximately 70 employees working coast to coast.

Were looking for a Senior Web Developer to build scalable high-performance digital experiences that connect modern web development with emerging AI capabilities. This role requires deep technical expertise strong problem-solving instincts and the ability to translate strategy and design into seamless accessible and performant digital products.

The Senior Web Developer partners closely with UX designers strategists developers and creative teams to develop websites applications and AI-enabled experiences that are thoughtfully designed technically sound and built to scale. This role balances hands-on development with strategic consultationbringing clarity to technical decisions evaluating emerging tools and workflows and helping shape the future of digital experiences across the agency.

What Youll Do

• Build responsive accessible and high-performing websites and applications using HTML CSS JavaScript PHP and modern frameworks such as React Vue Astro and .
• Develop and maintain full-stack solutions across CMS platforms and custom applications including themes templates plugins modules APIs and server-side functionality.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and AI-powered integrations to improve workflows enhance digital experiences and deliver intelligent functionality such as search personalization chat and content generation.
• Partner closely with UX Creative Strategy and Account teams to ensure technical feasibility smooth handoffs and cohesive user experiences across projects.
• Establish scalable front-end systems reusable components and pattern libraries that improve consistency efficiency and maintainability across digital work.
• Audit existing websites and platforms identify opportunities for optimization and recommend scalable technical solutions that support long-term client goals.
• Contribute to technical documentation code reviews workflow improvements and conversations around emerging technologies and best practices.

What Were Looking For

• 5 years of professional web development experience.
• Strong expertise in HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript PHP and modern front-end frameworks and libraries.
• Experience developing within CMS platforms such as WordPress Drupal or similar systems.
• Working knowledge of APIs AI-assisted development tools and integrating AI-driven features into digital products.
• Experience with Git/version control systems and modern development workflows.
• Strong understanding of accessibility responsive design SEO and web performance optimization.
• Ability to translate wireframes and design systems into polished functional digital experiences.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with experience working across remote cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelors degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with higher education CMS platforms such as Modern Campus Cascade or Terminal4.
• Experience with platforms such as Vercel or Pantheon.
• Familiarity with Laravel Storybook Tailwind CSS or related frameworks/tools.
• Experience implementing AI-driven functionality such as chat interfaces semantic search or content automation.
• Contributions to open-source or developer communities.

Salary Benefits & Perks

• Salary starts at $100000.00 and will be commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including nationwide health dental and vision coverage 401(k) with employer contribution employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability.
• Flexible time off (FTO) with additional time-off options including sick volunteer & bereavement leave paid parental leave a day off on your birthday PLUS two agency-wide closures in the summer and winter.
• Monthly lifestyle stipend to supplement your routine wellness costs like streaming subscriptions gym or phone/internet costs.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At SimpsonScarborough we believe diversity equity inclusion and belonging are central to our core values and critical to our long-term success. This work requires consistency intentionality vulnerability and accountability. Through our efforts we strive to make meaningful impact in our work our workplace and our industry.

SimpsonScarborough is an equal opportunity employer. We have a strict anti-harassment policy and a zero-tolerance non-discrimination policy. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of nationality race religion gender identity veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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