UI & CMS Developer

Viget · United States

Viget is an independent digital agency that has been designing and building digital products and platforms since 1999. Our culture is ideal for lifelong learners seeking a variety of meaningful work, supportive collaboration with positive teammates, and a healthy work/life balance. We work from four offices (hybrid) and remote locations throughout the U.S., and enjoy a proven cadence of virtual and in-person meetings and retreats to build camaraderie and stay connected. We love our team.
 
If you join our industry-leading development team as a UI & CMS Developer, you can expect to work on projects that will challenge you to learn and grow as a developer. You'll be working alongside project managers, user experience and visual designers, and other developers to collaborate with our clients from major brands to world-changing nonprofits to emerging startups and tech leaders. Viget == variety.
 
Our UI & CMS Developers are responsible for building both the front-end and back-end of visually rich digital experiences and compelling products using a variety of tech stacks. They are adept at transforming requirements into efficiently configured, performant data models and know how to provide an exceptional admin experience for our clients. They are equally comfortable building projects independently or joining a more complex build where they may focus on a specific discipline (e.g., UI buildout).
Viget is an independent digital agency that has been designing and building digital products and platforms since 1999. Our culture is ideal for lifelong learners seeking a variety of meaningful work, supportive collaboration with positive teammates, and a healthy work/life balance. We work from four offices (hybrid) and remote locations throughout the U.S., and enjoy a proven cadence of virtual and in-person meetings and retreats to build camaraderie and stay connected. We love our team.
 
If you join our industry-leading development team as a UI & CMS Developer, you can expect to work on projects that will challenge you to learn and grow as a developer. You'll be working alongside project managers, user experience and visual designers, and other developers to collaborate with our clients from major brands to world-changing nonprofits to emerging startups and tech leaders. Viget == variety.
 
Our UI & CMS Developers are responsible for building both the front-end and back-end of visually rich digital experiences and compelling products using a variety of tech stacks. They are adept at transforming requirements into efficiently configured, performant data models and know how to provide an exceptional admin experience for our clients. They are equally comfortable building projects independently or joining a more complex build where they may focus on a specific discipline (e.g., UI buildout).
How to Apply:
 
Introduce yourself using this application form. Please attach your resume as well. Our recruiters look forward to reviewing your application. Please note: Viget is a small company hiring with intentionality. Real humans will read your application.
 
We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications and are actively seeking people from underrepresented groups to join our team.
 
Before you get in touch, feel free to learn more about us on LinkedIn, Flickr, Vimeo, Instagram, and by exploring pointlesscorp.com. To get a feel for how we think and what we're learning about, read our tech articles or check out our projects on Github.
 
We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are unable to offer work visa sponsorship at this time.
 
Viget is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all of us feel valued and heard. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, socioeconomic status, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. If you have any questions or need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected].

Our UI & CMS Developers:

  • Build new applications, content, and ecommerce sites using Craft CMS, WordPress, and other modern web technologies.
  • Write clean and effective code in both front-end (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and back-end (PHP) languages.
  • Have experience with or are eager to learn about our favorite technologies: DDEV, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Alpine.js, and Astro.
  • Have experience defining and implementing data models and writing performant queries.
  • Build visually-accurate, responsive, and accessible interfaces from designs
  • Are passionate about digital accessibility and creating websites that work for everyone.
  • Enjoy keeping up with the ever-evolving landscape of web technologies, while staying pragmatic about what to invest their time and energy in.
  • Care about modern best practices, including code reviews, continuous integration and deployment, and iterative development.
  • Leverage AI tools to do their best work while retaining healthy skepticism and a dedication to human-based artisanship.
  • Enjoy working with others in our collaborative environment that balances team-wide communication (e.g., standups, Slack discussions, code review), occasional pair programming sessions, and frequent blocks of focused, uninterrupted time for independent work.
  • Listen, collaborate, and communicate exceptionally well.

    • In a given week, our UI & CMS Developers might be:

  • Working on one large project or balancing 3-4 smaller development tasks, demonstrating the ability to context switch effectively.
  • Collaborating with the project team during early design phases to help shape the scope and success of a project.
  • Building out a design using Twig, working with a data model in Craft, or bringing an application UI to life.
  • Writing plugins or modules in PHP to extend CMS functionality.
  • Reviewing pull requests from other developers across projects, embracing our "always learning and teaching" ethos.
  • Attending team meetings designed for sharing knowledge, surfacing concerns, and fostering collaboration.

    • Everyone at Viget:

  • Embodies our core values of integrity, work ethic, collaboration, creativity, and lifelong learning.
  • Values mentorship, learning, and sharing knowledge.
  • Writes and speaks clearly and effectively when collaborating with teammates and clients.
  • Believes in and supports our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive company.

    • Compensation and Benefits:

  • Annual base salary of $80,000 - $120,000 per year depending on skills and experience
  • Additional comp available via spot performance bonuses, sales referrals, and new hire referrals
  • 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 4%
  • 100% company-paid health and dental coverage for you and your family
  • Stipends for wellness (apps, gyms, etc.) and connectivity (mobile phone or home internet)
  • 15 days PTO (20 after 2 years), 9 paid holidays, and 2 community service days per year
  • Up to $2,000/year in conference and training (professional development) budget
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