LLCU University: Senior Front-End Wordpress Developer – Tailwind Specialist
Role highlights
Full Time
Permanent
Senior
Remote
This senior front-end WordPress developer role requires over 10 years of professional experience specializing in building custom WordPress themes directly from detailed Figma designs without reliance on page builders. The candidate must possess expert-level proficiency in core front-end technologies including CSS, PHP, JavaScript, and HTML, with extensive real-world experience using Tailwind CSS for utility-first styling. Strong command of modern CSS layout techniques such as Flexbox and Grid is essential to create responsive, adaptive, and accessible web interfaces. The role emphasizes writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code that ensures cross-browser compatibility and optimal performance. Version control expertise with Git, accumulated over at least 3 years, is required to manage incremental launches and collaborate effectively within a team environment. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, are critical for close collaboration with designers, back-end developers, SEO strategists, and leadership. The position demands a growth mindset, attention to detail, and a positive, problem-solving attitude, alongside the ability to work independently and collaboratively across Eastern Time zone hours. Familiarity with video calls and screen sharing tools is expected to facilitate remote teamwork. The role offers the opportunity to lead a full website redesign for LLCU University, contributing to a high-impact project within a supportive, flexible, and growth-oriented culture. Overall, the ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in front-end WordPress development with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
About the role
Senior Front-End WordPress Developer – Tailwind Specialist
Location: Remote (Headquarters: Florida) Company: LLCU University
Role Summary
- Lead the full redesign of LLCU University's website (not client work)
- Transform Figma designs into a custom, performant WordPress theme (no page builders)
- Launch new design components incrementally to the live site
- Collaborate closely with design, tech, and content teams
- Use GitHub for version control
Responsibilities
- Convert detailed Figma designs into a responsive, accessible WordPress site
- Write clean, efficient, maintainable code (CSS, PHP, JavaScript, HTML)
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and fast performance
- Work closely with designer, back-end developer, founder, and SEO strategist
- Refine development processes and share improvement ideas
Requirements
- 10+ years of front-end WordPress experience
- Expert at building custom WordPress themes from Figma designs
- Strong skills in CSS, PHP, JavaScript, HTML
- Extensive real-world experience with Tailwind CSS
- Proficient in modern layout techniques (Flexbox, Grid)
- Deep understanding of responsive and adaptive design
- 3+ years using Git for version control
- Clear, thoughtful English communication (written and spoken)
- Willingness to have honest, open conversations
- Strong culture fit: kind, detail-oriented, communicative, collaborative
Personal Traits
- Growth mindset and eagerness to learn
- Positive attitude, initiative, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team (Eastern Time zone)
- Willing to participate in video calls and screensharing for collaboration
Benefits
- Collaborate on high-impact projects with a passionate, supportive team
- Positive, growth-oriented culture
- Flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for skill development