Jr Web Developer at Digital Elements, LLC

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Home office stipend
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Junior Web Developer supports the Web Development Department by executing foundational website maintenance, development, optimization, and QA tasks across client websites and digital properties. This role focuses primarily on Word Press maintenance, front‑end edits, plugin updates, basic speed optimization, and security checks, with exposure to more advanced website builds over time. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, process‑driven, comfortable working in Word Press, and eager to grow deeper technical development skills in an agency environment.

This is a hands‑on execution role, not a senior development or architecture role yet.

• Perform routine Word Press plugin, theme, and core updates
• Review websites after updates to identify layout, functionality, or performance issues
• Understand standard Word Press template hierarchy, child themes, and basic database backups/migrations using staging environments
• Assist with troubleshooting Word Press issues related to plugins, themes, PHP errors, and configuration conflicts
• Follow internal SOPs for updates, backups, staging, QA, and escalation

• Make basic page edits using HTML, CSS, and basic Java Script
• Update website content, layouts, images, buttons, links, forms, and other page elements
• Assist with responsive adjustments across desktop, tablet, and mobile views
• Implement minor design and layout changes based on direction from senior team members
• Ensure edits are clean, functional, and consistent with existing website structure

• Perform basic website speed optimization tasks using established SOPs
• Assist with image compression, caching checks, plugin review, and performance cleanup
• Use tools such as Google Page Speed Insights, Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or similar platforms to identify issues
• Document optimization work and flag more complex performance concerns for senior developers
• Support ongoing improvements to page load speed and user experience

• Conduct basic website security audits and site health checks
• Identify outdated plugins, vulnerable components, unusual admin users, SSL issues, and site warnings
• Assist with backup checks and update‑readiness reviews
• Perform QA after updates, security changes, and website fixes
• Escalate higher‑risk security or technical issues to senior developers

• Work within hosting environments, preferably WPEngine
• Assist with staging‑to‑production workflows, backups, cache clearing, and environment checks
• Support basic Cloudflare‑related tasks such as cache clearing, DNS review, SSL checks, and CDN troubleshooting
• Help with redirects, broken links, form testing, and basic launch support
• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure technical requests are completed accurately

• Assist senior developers with new website builds as skills grow
• Help build pages from approved designs using Word Press tools, templates, or page builders
• Support theme customization and child theme updates when appropriate
• Participate in QA, launch preparation, and post‑launch fixes
• Gradually take on larger development tasks with guidance from senior team members

• Hands‑on experience working with Word Press
• Understanding of standard Word Press template hierarchy, child themes, and staging environments
• Basic experience with database backups and migrations
• Basic working knowledge of PHP
• Proficiency with HTML and CSS
• Basic JavaScript knowledge
• Ability to make basic website edits and troubleshoot common Word Press issues
• Comfort working inside Word Press admin dashboards and page‑building tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs
• Clear written communication skills
• Ability to document work, issues, and completed tasks clearly
• Willingness to learn agency workflows and receive feedback

• Experience with WPEngine
• Experience with Cloudflare
• Familiarity with Word Press page builders such as Elementor, Beaver Builder, WPBakery, Divi, or Gutenberg…