Front End Web Developer (Remote) – Linchpin

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March 5, 2026
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Job Description

Company: Linchpin
Location: Remote (U.S. Citizens only; preferred Southern New England area)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Mid-Level / Growth-Oriented

🏢 About Linchpin

Linchpin is a modern web development company focused on front-end excellence, WordPress theming, and responsive web experiences. The company encourages a culture of learning, collaboration, and hands-on growth, making it ideal for developers who are passionate about front-end technologies and want to expand their skill set.

This is a full-time remote role (not for freelancers or contractors), with occasional in-person meetups for those in the Southern New England area.

🔑 Role Overview

As a Front End Web Developer, you will:

  • Develop custom WordPress themes and maintain client websites
  • Write semantic HTML markup and CSS, leveraging SASS for scalable styles
  • Implement responsive design using frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind, Foundation, or Material UI
  • Contribute to projects using vanilla JavaScript, and optionally jQuery or modern frameworks like React
  • Collaborate effectively with team members and clients
  • Handle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
  • Debug and optimize code for performance and usability
  • Continuously learn and adopt modern front-end practices

🛠 Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of semantic markup, CSS, and SASS
  • Experience creating custom WordPress themes
  • Familiarity with responsive design frameworks: Bootstrap, Foundation, Tailwind, Material UI
  • Solid understanding of vanilla JavaScript, with some exposure to jQuery
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and multitasking skills
  • Ability to submit a portfolio showcasing contributions to projects

🌟 Great to Have

  • Experience with React or other modern JS frameworks
  • Familiarity with build tools: Yarn, Gulp, Webpack
  • Experience creating WordPress plugins
  • Proficiency in debugging and independent problem-solving
  • Knowledge of Git / version control (UI tools like SourceTree, GitHub Desktop, GitKraken are acceptable)

📌 Nice to Know

  • Familiarity with Jira or similar task management tools
  • Experience with GitHub Actions or other CI/CD tools
  • Use of design tools like Figma, Zeplin, or equivalents

💼 Application Notes

  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens
  • A portfolio is required, showcasing your code or web projects
  • Must be able to explain your specific contributions to team projects