Jr. Front-End Developer

Jr. Front-End Developer, HQ

Location: Miamisburg OH

Department: Information Technology

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Level: IC

Summary

We’re looking for a Junior Front-End Developer who’s excited to build, learn, and contribute to digital experiences that connect with real customers. If you enjoy turning designs into clean, functional code and want to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment—this role is for you.

The Jr Front-End Developer is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing web interfaces that support United Wheels’ digital presence and customer experience. This role executes front-end development tasks across web platforms, ensuring responsive design, accessibility compliance, and alignment with brand and marketing requirements. The position collaborates cross-functionally with design, marketing, and technical teams while independently managing assigned development workstreams.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Translate designs from Figma Dev Mode into production-ready experiences
• Partner with Marketing and Design teams to bring campaigns and ideas to life
• Troubleshoot, test (UAT), and debug front-end issues
• Keep website content fresh, accurate, and optimized
• Ensure strong performance across browsers and devices
• Write clean, maintainable code using version control (Git)
• Support ongoing improvements in usability, accessibility, and site performance
  
  
  

What Success Looks Like (3 Core Outcomes):

• Reliable Front-End Delivery: Web updates, new pages, and enhancements are delivered on time with minimal defects, meeting design specifications and performance standards
• Site Performance & Quality: Websites remain stable, responsive, and accessible, with issues identified and resolved proactively and minimal disruption to users
• Effective Collaboration & Ownership: Consistently executes assigned work independently while maintaining strong alignment with Marketing, Design, and technical stakeholders
  
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Front-End Development Execution

• Develop and maintain responsive web pages using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Translate design files (Figma Dev Mode) into functional, production-ready code
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive performance across devices
  
  
  

Website Maintenance & Optimization

• Perform updates to website content, structure, and functionality
• Troubleshoot, test (UAT), and resolve front-end issues and bugs
• Monitor site performance and implement improvements for speed and usability
  
  
  

Collaboration & Technical Support

• Partner with Marketing and Design teams to implement digital initiatives
• Collaborate with developers and internal stakeholders to resolve technical challenges
• Maintain clean, documented, and version-controlled code (Git)
  
  
  

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG)
• Apply best practices for code quality, maintainability, and scalability
• Stay current on front-end technologies and recommend practical improvements
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Education And/or Experience

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Web Design, Interactive Multimedia, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in front-end development or web design
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP
• Experience with Tailwind CSS
• Proficiency with Figma Dev Mode workflows
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser testing
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Understanding of web standards and accessibility guidelines