About the Role

We are looking for a contract full stack developer with demonstrated agency experience in implementing and managing technical projects, technical strategy work, leading small dev teams, doing QA, and more. Smith & Connors specifically seeks diverse perspectives and ideas among candidates. We are an inclusive studio committed to equity and diversity. This is an equal employment opportunity open to applicants within the United States.

About You

You might be the right fit for this role if you:

• Have a strong understanding of design, strategy, UX and full-stack development processes.
• Thrive in managing the technical side of projects, from development work to quality assurance and scheduling.
• Are extremely organized, detail-oriented, and fastidious about QA.
• Love to work collaboratively, and are comfortable leaving your ego at the door and putting the work, team, and clients first.
• Receptive to feedback, eager to learn, and committed to personal and professional growth.
   

Technical Background

A strong candidate will have worked on or architected projects using the following tools/languages:

• PHP / HTML / JS / CSS
• WordPress, Drupal and/or other CMS platforms
• Frontend build tools
• MySQL
• Accessible constructs
• Technical specifications
• Deployment solutions

Nice-to-have experience

• Web components
• Custom Gutenberg blocks with ACF Pro
• Storybook
• SVG animations

Core Responsibilities

• Handle incoming project requests and inquiries.
• Research and estimate solutions, prepare budgets, and schedule implementations as needed.
• Support client communications and help maintain strong relationships.
• Collaborate closely with our design and strategy teams to align technical solutions with project and business goals.
• Lead development efforts, ensuring high-quality standards across all stages.
• Conduct thorough QA checks and manage technical aspects of projects.
• Provide leadership and direction to our development team, reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer.
• Strategically manage agency PM tools, such as Harvest, Trello, Google Sheets and Docs, etc.

What You'll Achieve with us

• Create beautiful websites with stellar user experiences and admin ease.
• Elevate organizations on a mission.
• Deliver high quality brands and experiences.
• Grow with a stellar team and a unique work culture.

Experience

• 6+ years of experience working within a design or development agency. Solid agency experience is required.
• Website development experience showing high quality front-end and backend development work product in WordPress, Drupal and other CMS platforms.
• Multidisciplinary production experience – must have successfully produced/managed web design and development projects from discovery through execution.
• A command of leading PM tools.
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Assurance best practices

Contract Hourly Rate

Hourly rates are dependent on experience and will range between $75 and $100/hour.

We are a brand-focused strategy, design, and website development studio. Our work encompasses brand identity, graphics, websites, branded environments, and communications. The Partners / Directors work directly with clients across disciplines to produce exceptional strategies and assets for our purpose-driven organizations and businesses. We have extremely high standards, employ a collaborative design approach, and run a fast-paced environment. Our ethos: humanity, honesty, directness, clarity, and quality.

Smith & Connors specifically seeks diverse perspectives and ideas among design candidates. We are an inclusive studio committed to equity and diversity. This is an equal employment opportunity open to applicants within the United States.

Location

We are a fully remote team and are open to all US locations.

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to [email protected].

You must submit a cover letter including the following to be considered for this position:

• Tell us about yourself, your experience, and why you’re interested in applying for this position.
• Let us know if you have specific compensation requirements.

Thank you!