Front End Web Developer (Contract/ Project Based)

At MMGY Origin, our Front End Developers are instrumental in building industry-leading websites and interactive solutions for our clients. Collaborating closely with the Director of Digital Experience, other developers, designers, and account service teams, they play a crucial role in every stage of our interactive projects—from discovery and strategic planning to development, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

Job Details

Job Title: Front End Web Developer (Contract)  

Direct Report: Director of Digital Experience

Position: Contract, Project-based  

Compensation: Competitive, based on experience  

Qualifications  

• 3-5 years of front-end development and theming expertise.  
• Proficient in HTML, Advanced CSS, Sass, jQuery, and JavaScript.  
• Experience with front-end animation and UI libraries.  
• Skilled in using Git and Composer.  
• Strong understanding of Atomic Design principles.  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Familiarity with front-end tooling like Yarn, Node, Gulp, Grunt, Webpack.  
• Knowledge and implementation of accessibility standards (WCAG AA Guidelines).  
• Experience with Docker, Lando, or similar local development environments.  
• Previous experience with Pantheon hosting.  

Nice to Haves  

• Understanding of PHP.  
• Experience with Drupal and other CMS platforms.  
• Familiarity with Drupal theming or module development.  
• Experience in continuous integration workflows and related tools.  
• Knowledge of Shopify theming.  
• Experience working directly with clients in ticketing systems to resolve issues.  

Responsibilities  

• Creating custom themes for client sites, particularly for Drupal and Shopify platforms.  
• Collaborating with project teams from the start to the end of website builds to ensure all sites meet high quality standards.  
• Innovating in code to push the boundaries of creativity and build best-in-class front-end code for client sites.  
• Working with strategists and the design team to enhance UI/UX in our designs.  
• Integrating accessibility into all code to promote a more inclusive internet.  
• Ensuring all site builds are planned meticulously to maintain industry-leading performance.  
• Responding to service-level client tickets and issues promptly.  
• Conducting detailed Quality Assurance checks on all sites.  
• Recognizing system deficiencies and implementing effective solutions.  
• Developing website documentation and providing CMS training where possible.  
• Participating in creative brainstorm sessions and contributing to new business development pitches and proposals.  
• Contributing to digital strategy on assigned projects.  
• Staying updated with industry trends and innovations in performance, technologies, frameworks, languages, and supplementary services.  
• Participating in Department and staff meetings, initiatives, and inspiration.  
• Supporting supplementary development projects, such as web banners and HTML email templates.  

Contract Terms  

• Duration and specifics of contract to be negotiated based on project requirements.  
• MMGY Origin is committed to providing a supportive environment consistent with our company culture, The Origin Way, every day.

Sound like you? Apply to join our roster of talented-folks-we-love-to-work-with today!