Senior Front End Software Engineer - Wordpress

Location: Las Vegas, NV About Switch At Switch, we don’t just design, build and operate data centers—we are enabling the technology of the future. Led by Founder & CEO, Rob Roy, we believe in revolutionary innovation, operational excellence and the principle of karma. Switch is where talented people come together to EVOLVE the digital world. We believe that innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about the people, culture, and purpose that make it happen. Every Switch team member contributes to a mission greater than themselves: to create the world’s most advanced digital infrastructure that powers the progress of humanity. The Role: Senior Front-End Software Engineer – WordPress As a Senior Front-End Software Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain Switch's public-facing websites and internal web applications. Working within the Branding Department, you will partner closely with the Sr. Director of Web, designers, project managers, and developers to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing digital experiences. You will provide technical leadership for front-end development, mentor other developers, and help establish maintainable engineering practices that support long-term success. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications and websites using WordPress and modern front-end technologies. Translate UX and UI designs into responsive, accessible, production-ready code. Partner with designers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver web solutions that meet business and brand objectives. Provide technical leadership for front-end development, including estimating work, identifying risks, and contributing to architecture decisions. Build reusable components and maintain design systems that improve consistency and scalability. Integrate front-end applications with RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and third-party platforms. Optimize application performance through code splitting, lazy loading, caching, bundle optimization, and Core Web Vitals best practices. Develop and maintain technical documentation, coding standards, and implementation guidelines. Troubleshoot and resolve issues across browsers, devices, and environments. Mentor developers by sharing knowledge, reviewing code, and promoting engineering best practices. Provide project updates through Asana and communicate progress, risks, and dependencies with stakeholders. Explore and adopt AI tools that improve development workflows, productivity, code quality, and collaboration. What We're Looking For Solves complex technical challenges with a thoughtful and practical approach. Communicates technical concepts clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences. Builds strong partnerships across design, development, and business teams. Takes ownership of technical decisions and follows projects through completion. Mentors others and contributes to the growth of the engineering team. Produces clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Continuously improves processes, tooling, and development practices. Learns new technologies and applies them to improve business outcomes. What You'll Bring Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Typically 7–10 years of professional front-end software engineering experience. Expert knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, WordPress, and Divi. Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or similar. Experience translating UX and UI designs into production-ready applications. Experience leading front-end technical decisions and contributing to application architecture. Strong knowledge of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), semantic HTML, and cross-browser compatibility. Experience integrating applications with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party services. Experience optimizing web performance using modern front-end techniques. Experience with build tools such as Vite, Webpack, Rollup, npm, Yarn, or pnpm. Experience with automated testing using tools such as Jest, Vitest, Cypress, Playwright, or similar. Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Experience collaborating with designers, project managers, developers, QA engineers, and stakeholders. Experience using AI tools to improve productivity, communication, and software delivery. Preferred Experience with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience building enterprise marketing websites and internal web platforms. Experience developing reusable design systems and component libraries. Familiarity with Agile software development practices. Experience mentoring junior developers or serving as a technical lead. Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, certifications, and practical experience will be considered. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every preferred qualification. Why Switch? A Culture of Karma – We are self-motivated by karma, ensuring our actions contribute to a positive, supportive and forward-thinking environment. Industry Leading Designs – Work with the most advanced data center technology on the planet and be a part of emerging technology development. Flexibility & Remote Opportunities – Whether in-office, hybrid, or fully remote, we offer the technology and support to keep teams connected and productive. Career Stability & Growth – In this expanding industry, we invest in our people, providing opportunities & advancement in a stable, growing company. Generous Benefits Package - Switch provides comprehensive coverage for you and your family that can be tailored to fit your personal needs, and more! Join Us & Make a Difference This is more than a job—it’s a mission. If you’re ready to be part of a culture that values innovation, karma, and limitless potential, we want to hear from you. Apply Now and Let’s Build the Future Together.