Our Ad Agency client is searching for a Senior Front End Developer to join their team. This Developer will drive execution across digital builds including headless sites and legacy WordPress platforms, contributing to technical architecture decisions, and play a key role in optimizing web output for web and SEO. 

Location: Virginia Beach, VA; occasional onsite for meetings 
Duration: FTE 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead front end development across client projects using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and the Svelte/SvelteKit framework 
• Integrate headless CMS platforms (e.g., Sanity, Wordpress) using GraphQL or REST APIs 
• Maintain and update legacy WordPress websites as needed 
• Collaborate with designers to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of creative work 
• Ensure all sites are optimized for performance, accessibility, and SEO 
• Deploy and manage sites using modern tools like Vercel 
• Support and mentor a junior developer; help establish and evolve best practices 
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across a variety of platforms and browsers 
• Stay current with emerging technologies and bring new ideas to the table 
• Work with marketing and analytics teams to support tracking, testing, and optimization initiatives 

Qualifications

• 3+ years of front-end development experience in an agency or fast-paced environment 
• Advanced proficiency in JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and modern front-end frameworks 
• Working knowledge of databases, API architecture, and basic server-side principles 
• Familiarity with technical SEO, schema markup, and best practices for indexability and performance 
• Experience with WordPress (including theme modification and plugin usage) 
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design 
• Version control (Git) and modern deployment workflows 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to self-manage deadlines and priorities 

Bonus:

• Experience with A/B testing, analytics integration, or marketing funnels 
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) 
• Familiarity with marketing concepts like conversion optimization and landing page best practices 
• Experience working with marketing or analytics teams

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.

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Jessica Palmer - Lead Recruiter, National Delivery

For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.



This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 05/30/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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