CMS and Frontend Web Developer - REQ # 1213

About the position

This position involves a balance of content management within the CMS and hands-on frontend development. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining content in the CMS (Content Management System) that feeds our company websites. This role requires hands-on experience with traditional and headless Content Management Systems, as well as a foundational understanding of frontend development to assist with frontend code updates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure up-to-date information is reflected on the website, ensuring consistency, adherence to brand guidelines, and web design standards.
• Utilize CMS to manage and update website content, including pages, articles, images, and other media.
• Implement SEO best practices to improve website visibility and search engine rankings.
• Ensure the content is free of errors, optimized for performance, and accessibility.
• Focus on creating a positive user experience by ensuring the website is easy to navigate and find information.
• Conduct regular content audits to identify gaps, redundancies, and areas for improvement.
• Monitor website traffic, user behavior, and content performance to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.
• Make updates to a Next.js/React frontend using modern CSS, JSX, and JavaScript principles.
• Assist in styling and layout adjustments, adhering to accessibility and responsive design standards.
• Monitor and observe frontend performance metrics including load times, error rates, and user interactions.
• Utilize tools like Google Analytics, New Relic, or similar, to ensure optimal performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Willing to travel up to 20% for various Company meetings and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Professional experience using traditional CMS platforms like WordPress, Drupal, or similar.
• Familiarity with headless CMS environments and workflows.
• Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.0).
• Basic knowledge of frontend development, including modern CSS (e.g., variables, functions, Flexbox, Grid), JSX/JavaScript, and responsive and mobile-first design principles.
• Image optimization for web, including pixel-dense devices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot content and minor frontend code issues independently.
• Team player demonstrating METUS core values including a desire to win together, deliver excellence, drive sustainability, focus on execution and learn continuously.

Benefits

• Base pay range of $80,000 to $110,000/year.
• Target bonus plans and discretionary awards.
• 401(k) plan enrollment.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and eligible dependents.
• 80 hours of vacation per year.
• 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave (parental/disability/emergency/etc.) if eligible.