Senior Web Developer
Actively uses AI-assisted development (Claude Code) and is shaping a vibe coding workflow; experiments with tools like Cursor and Copilot.
About the Role
Senior Web Developer at Mesh to design and build accessible, high-performance WordPress and Webflow sites, lead engineering standards and QA, and drive AI-assisted development workflows within an agency environment. The role balances hands-on theme development, architecture, client-facing scoping, and team leadership to improve delivery quality and tooling.
Job Description
Role
Senior Web Developer responsible for architecting and building custom WordPress themes and Webflow builds, ensuring accessibility and performance standards, integrating third-party APIs and headless data, and leading the evolution of development workflows including AI-assisted coding and CI/CD practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop custom WordPress themes using modern PHP practices (Timber/Twig, ACF Pro) and block-based architecture
- Build sites in Webflow when appropriate
- Ensure builds meet WCAG 2.1 AA and Core Web Vitals standards; apply semantic HTML and accessibility best practices
- Integrate third-party APIs, headless data sources, and custom data layers
- Review and provide feedback on work from outsourced contributors; establish coding standards, documentation, and QA processes
- Conduct performance audits and implement fixes for load time, query efficiency, and rendering bottlenecks
- Participate in client discovery and scoping calls; translate Figma designs into responsive, performant front-end experiences
- Develop sprint plans with account and project teams
- Lead exploration and adoption of AI-assisted development tools (explicitly using Claude Code) and help evolve CI/CD and deployment practices
Requirements
Required:
- 3–5 years of professional WordPress development experience, including custom theme development
- Strong PHP proficiency with modern best practices
- Hands-on experience with Timber/Twig, ACF Pro, and Gravity Forms
- Solid HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals; Git and version-controlled workflows
- Deep commitment to web accessibility (WCAG) and familiarity with performance optimization/Core Web Vitals
- Comfortable on client-facing calls and scoping
Preferred:
- Webflow project experience
- Agency background managing multiple client projects
- CI/CD and deployment tooling experience (GitHub Actions, DeployHQ, WP Engine, etc.)
- Google Analytics, Search Console, and Tag Manager experience
- Experience with Figma and design handoffs
- Knowledge of Craft CMS, Drupal, or other open-source CMS platforms
- Experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar)
Logistics & Benefits
- Must present valid U.S. work authorization
- Must demonstrate verbal and written mastery of English
- May be required to travel for client meetings (examples: Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia)
- If remote, quarterly travel to headquarters for in-person group check-ins
- Working hours are Central Standard Time
- Company offers competitive compensation, strong benefits, and a hybrid working environment