Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re looking for a Front End Web Developer to join our client’s dynamic team onsite in Los Angeles, CA. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with the digital marketing and tech teams to drive innovative web solutions. Your expertise in WordPress and GatsbyJS/React will be pivotal in enhancing our client’s digital presence.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects, from optimizing data storage in WordPress page builders to migrating to GatsbyJS using NetlifyCMS. You’ll also explore alternative CMS solutions, refine performance, and contribute to high-quality, scalable code.

Front End Web Developer Responsibilities:

• Leverage your deep understanding of WordPress fundamentals to optimize data storage within page builders.

• Offer strategic migration recommendations to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

• Provide technical insights to reduce build times and enhance performance.

• Utilize GatsbyJS effectively to meet scaling requirements.

• Conduct code cleanups and refactor components to ensure optimal functionality.

• Assist in completing the migration from WordPress to GatsbyJS using NetlifyCMS for the initial phase.

• Explore and recommend alternative CMS solutions, including Contentful, GraphCMS, and Forestry.io.

Front End Web Developer Qualifications:

• Proficient in web technologies such as HTML5, JavaScript, CSS3, SASS/SCSS, and Bootstrap.

• Experience with SEO-driven WordPress to GatsbyJS migrations in both English and Spanish.

• Basic knowledge of PHP, JSON handling, and WordPress development, particularly within functions.php.

• Familiarity with Git (GitHub) for version control, debugging, and maintaining clean, well-documented code.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• Adherence to modern web standards, including OOCSS, BEM, and SMACSS.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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