Remote Front-End Developer (Website Optimization)

Description

Remote Front-End Developer (Website Optimization)

Introduction: Shape High-Impact Web Experiences From Anywhere

Are you passionate about enhancing web performance, refining user journeys, and optimizing conversion paths? We are seeking a Remote Front-End Developer (Website Optimization) to join our fully distributed team and make a lasting impact on digital experiences. In this role, you’ll transform design mockups into interactive, high-performing, mobile-responsive pages that engage users and drive business success. With a competitive annual salary of $115,573, this opportunity offers both the flexibility of remote work and the satisfaction of delivering measurable results.

Why This Role Is Pivotal to Our Success

The Impact of Performance-Driven Development

The internet is the modern marketplace, and every millisecond counts. This position places you at the core of performance-driven development, where your ability to identify bottlenecks, minimize load times, and build responsive layouts directly contributes to strategic outcomes.

Collaboration Across Product Teams

You’ll work alongside product strategists, UX researchers, and marketing teams to align development efforts with broader company goals. Whether you’re fine-tuning JavaScript for speed or revamping CSS for consistency, your contributions will fuel sustained growth and user retention.

Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas

Optimization-Centric Front-End Development

  • Translate Figma designs into accessible, pixel-perfect HTML/CSS components
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility and fast render performance across devices
  • Refactor and modularize code for long-term scalability and maintainability

Performance Monitoring & Enhancement

  • Audit existing pages using tools like Lighthouse and WebPageTest
  • Reduce time to first byte, optimize core web vitals, and improve SEO readiness
  • Identify render-blocking scripts, unused styles, and inefficient loading patterns

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure cohesive design implementation
  • Liaise with content teams to improve user engagement and accessibility
  • Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and team stand-ups remotely

Tools and Technology Stack

Core Front-End Technologies

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
  • React, Next.js, or Vue.js (depending on the project)
  • SASS or Tailwind CSS for rapid styling and modular architecture

Performance & Monitoring Tools

  • Lighthouse, Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix
  • Webpack, Vite, or similar bundlers for code-splitting and tree-shaking
  • Chrome DevTools for real-time debugging and rendering analysis

Deployment & Project Management

  • Git for collaborative versioning
  • CI/CD workflows for streamlined deployment (e.g., GitHub Actions, Netlify, Vercel)
  • Agile tools like Jira, Trello, or Asana for managing project flow

Qualifications and Requirements

Must-Have Technical Proficiencies

  • At least three years of hands-on experience crafting front-end solutions that emphasize optimization
  • Firm grasp of performance engineering principles and semantic HTML
  • Ability to debug client-side performance issues effectively
  • Proficiency in responsive design patterns and browser rendering behaviors

Preferred Additional Experience

  • Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and CRO best practices
  • Understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
  • Experience working with headless CMS platforms like Contentful or Sanity

Work Environment and Company Culture

Remote-First, Team-Oriented Structure

You’ll work from wherever you feel most productive—home, co-working space, or a quiet cabin in the hills. Our remote-first culture is built on transparency, flexibility, and trust. We maintain an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diverse perspectives and empowers every voice.

Growth-Oriented Culture

From personalized learning budgets to access to technical mentors, we invest in your growth. Team members have transitioned from developers to product leads, and from coders to performance consultants. If you're ambitious and curious, you'll thrive here.

Real Team Story

One developer joined with a strong eye for CSS but limited knowledge of performance. Through collaborative projects, guided audits, and exposure to metrics-driven decision-making, they’re now the team’s go-to expert for optimization strategies. Stories like this are not the exception—they’re the goal.

Advancement and Career Development

Opportunities for Leadership and Innovation

We believe in promoting from within. Whether your path leads to technical leadership, product management, or performance strategy, we provide the scaffolding to get you there. You'll have influence over decisions, room for experimentation, and the space to bring your boldest ideas to life.

Your Lasting Impact

Contribution to Digital Growth

You won't just push pixels—you’ll propel progress. Your optimizations will lead to faster experiences, better accessibility, and higher engagement. You’ll contribute meaningfully to designing scalable front-end architectures that serve real-world users at scale.

Influence Beyond the Codebase

Your voice will help shape how we grow, communicate, and evolve as a digital-first organization.

Call to Action: Let’s Build the Future Together

This is more than a remote coding job—it’s a chance to drive performance excellence, collaborate with mission-aligned peers, and shape the digital landscape one optimized page at a time.

Apply now and help create the web as it should be—faster, smoother, and built for everyone.