Jr. Front End Developer - Wordpress

As a Jr. Front End Developer at Intellibright, you will be primarily responsible for assisting in website development and maintenance using WordPress. This includes collaborating with design teams to meet aesthetic and functional specifications, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within the scope of client expectations.

To apply for the Jr. Front End Developer position at Intellibright, candidates should possess at least a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of front-end development experience. Familiarity with WordPress page builders, such as Elementor, and a solid understanding of WordPress standards and functionality are essential to succeed in this role.

Intellibright offers a hybrid work environment, with in-office days on Mondays and Wednesdays, creating opportunities for collaboration while maintaining work-from-home flexibility on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The vibrant office atmosphere with stunning views and team-building lunches enhances creativity and overall job satisfaction for a Jr. Front End Developer.

As a Jr. Front End Developer at Intellibright, you will work on a variety of projects involving the development and enhancement of client websites, focusing on creating lead-generating landing pages. The range of industries we service ensures you will gain diverse experience, allowing for professional growth and skill enhancement.

At Intellibright, a Jr. Front End Developer can expect a competitive base salary with bonus potential, comprehensive health benefits including 100% Blue Cross Medical, and a generous holiday/PTO policy of 28 days, with two fully remote weeks each year. Additionally, our fun office culture promotes a healthy work/life balance.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've worked on using WordPress, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Highlight your familiarity with page builders, custom themes, and plugins, and showcase your passion for building responsive and user-friendly websites.

To effectively answer this question, discuss your process for collaborating with designers, your understanding of usability principles, and how you conduct testing to ensure both functionality and aesthetics align with client expectations, demonstrating a solid grasp of UX/UI principles.

During your response, mention challenges like cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, or managing client feedback. Discuss how you tackle these challenges, emphasizing your problem-solving skills and adaptability as a Jr. Front End Developer.

Share your strategies for staying current, such as following industry blogs, participating in online forums, undertaking relevant courses, or attending webinars and conferences. Highlight your commitment to continuous learning as a key quality for a Jr. Front End Developer.

Express your open-mindedness and willingness to learn from feedback. Describe how you actively seek feedback to improve your development skills and ensure the final product meets or exceeds client expectations, illustrating your growth mindset.

In your answer, narrate a specific project, detailing how you managed your time, set milestones, and adjusted your tasks based on feedback. Highlight collaboration aspects and ensure you convey your role and impact on the project's success.

Discuss debugging tools such as the WordPress Debugger, browser developer tools, or plugins that aid in identifying errors. Share specific examples of how you used these tools to troubleshoot and resolve issues, showcasing your technical expertise.

When responding, align your answer to Intellibright's values, culture, and growth trajectory. Talk about how the company's focus on performance and autonomy appeals to you, and how you believe you can contribute to its mission as a Jr. Front End Developer.

Describe your testing methodology, including unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing. Explain how you incorporate feedback from these testing phases to refine your code and enhance the overall quality of projects you work on at Intellibright.

Discuss your approach to task management, whether through tools like Trello or Asana, setting priorities based on deadlines and project significance, and how you maintain clear communication with stakeholders to manage expectations effectively.