Developer - Web Development & UX

Real opportunities. Real impact. Your career, redefined. (NOTE: A human reviews every application at Oceans, so please apply for only one position and only once a year—if you're a better fit for another role, we’ll route your application accordingly and if we’re not quite ready for you, we’ll reach back out later.) At Oceans, we believe that talent knows no boundaries. That’s why we connect the best and brightest professionals with career-defining opportunities that challenge, inspire, and accelerate their career growth. Our community, whom we call Divers, don’t just work—they dive deep, solve complex challenges, and make a real impact with global industry leaders. And in doing so, they don’t just support bold ideas—they expand their skills, broaden their expertise, and grow their careers. As a Developer – Web Development & UX, you will join an award-winning creative, marketing, and advertising agency supporting a diverse portfolio of multi-industry client accounts across digital experiences, print, web, email, and analytics.Operating across varied technical environments, you will serve as the hands-on technical engine delivering everything from new custom website builds, landing pages, and campaign microsites to responsive HTML email templates and marketing automation integrations. This is not a visual page-builder or no-code role. You will step into a dynamic agency setting requiring genuine computer science fundamentals, strong legacy code comprehension, and sharp troubleshooting skills. You will take ownership of maintaining and modernizing inherited codebases—including sites built over a decade ago—while collaborating with creative and design teams to ensure that technical execution reflects high standards of usability, responsive architecture,and user experience. Accountability As a Developer – Web Development & UX, your success will be defined by your ability to reliably engineer, launch,maintain, and troubleshoot performant, responsive digital solutions across diverse client technical stacks and CMS platforms. Here’s how you’ll make an impact: Website Development, CMS Architecture & New Builds - Translate approved creative concepts, business requirements, and design specifications into clean, responsive, and maintainable web pages and websites. - Build custom landing pages, campaign-specific microsites, and reusable component architectures across varied project scopes. - Architect and maintain custom WordPress implementations using custom themes, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF),and Gutenberg blocks, while supporting existing page-builder instances (Divi, Elementor). - Develop, configure, and maintain Drupal content structures, custom content types, taxonomy fields, and core modules. - Support HubSpot CMS development, including custom landing pages, interactive forms, and marketing automation components. - Execute pre-deployment testing, cross-browser validation, and responsive device testing to ensure launch readiness and seamless post-launch fixes. Legacy Codebase Maintenance, Debugging & Troubleshooting - Review, understand, and debug complex, unfamiliar inherited client codebases and legacy systems dating back over ten years. - Investigate broken functionality, technical defects, layout regressions, and CMS-related conflicts without destabilizing existing features. - Implement targeted patches, updates, and architectural refactors while preserving full backward compatibility with older hosting and software environments. - Support ongoing site maintenance schedules, security updates, and plugin/module upgrades across an extensive multi-client roster. - Maintain rigorous documentation around legacy system quirks, architectural dependencies, and technical remediation steps. HTML Email Development & Campaign Integrations - Code responsive, cross-client HTML email templates built from scratch to render consistently across major desktop and mobile email clients. - Develop, test, and maintain email assets across specialized platforms including Stripo, Mailchimp, Constant Contact,and HubSpot Email. - Troubleshoot rendering anomalies, client-specific CSS quirks, and formatting issues inherent to email platforms. - Implement dynamic content, forms, and tracking mechanisms aligned with campaign requirements. API Connections, Enterprise Coordination & UX Collaboration - Connect websites and digital properties to external systems, CRMs, and third-party web services via REST APIs. - Troubleshoot data flows, form endpoints, and webhook connections, documenting integration behavior and data mapping. - Interface with external implementation partners and support scoping, dependencies, and technical oversight for enterprise platforms (including Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Salesforce CRM, Adobe Experience Manager, and TYPO3). - Partner with UI/UX designers and creative leads during project scoping to evaluate technical feasibility, identify potential usability roadblocks, and advocate for practical UX, intuitive navigation, and accessibility standards. Multi-Client Technical Operations & Quality Assurance - Manage multiple concurrent development tasks and shifting deadlines across distinct client environments with high autonomy. - Conduct comprehensive end-to-end QA, functional testing, form validation, and performance audits to optimize page load speeds and responsiveness. - Coordinate clear, structured technical handoffs and status tracking across project management tools to ensure operational continuity. Colleagues You will work directly with the Chief Operating Officer and the Technical Director overseeing developer and studio operations, while coordinating closely with the Technical Requirements Lead to align on platform priorities and architecture. On a day-to-day basis, you will collaborate with cross-functional agency teams—including UI/UX designers,production artists, copywriters, project managers, and data analysts—while liaising with external platform specialists. At Oceans, you’ll also receive guidance and support from your Operations Manager, who will help you succeed in the role and ensure that you’re continuously growing and developing in your career. Skills and Qualifications At Oceans, we believe in T-shaped individuals—those who bring deep expertise in one area, paired with broad curiosity and interests. As a Developer – Web Development & UX, your vertical strength will be foundational web development and legacy CMS architecture, while your horizontal capabilities should span practical UX design collaboration, cross-platform technical troubleshooting, and multi-client project delivery. To excel in this role, you should have: - Foundational Experience: 4+ years of hands-on web development experience, demonstrating deep proficiency with HTML5, CSS3/SASS, JavaScript, and modern responsive design principles. Experience within an agency or multi-client setting is strongly preferred. - Legacy Code & CMS Mastery: Demonstrated experience understanding, modifying, and debugging inherited or legacy codebases without documentation. Strong hands-on development expertise in WordPress (custom themes,ACF, Gutenberg) and practical exposure to Drupal. - Email & Landing Page Platforms: Proven ability to hand-code responsive HTML emails across Stripo, Mailchimp,Constant Contact, and HubSpot, understanding platform-specific email client constraints. - Systems, APIs & Integrations: Practical experience integrating third-party APIs, troubleshooting data connections,and managing forms across CMS and CRM ecosystems. - Tooling & Workflow: Familiarity with collaborative tools and project management systems such as Microsoft Teams, Notion, Workfront, or Wrike, paired with structured version control workflows. - Mindset & Problem-Solving: High autonomy, intellectual curiosity, patience when diagnosing obscure technical defects, and strong communication skills to explain technical realities to non-technical partners. Comfortable using AI-assisted coding tools as an accelerator while maintaining complete independent ownership over code validity and debugging. During the interview process, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your skills in the following areas: - Legacy Code Debugging & Problem-Solving: How do you approach navigating, diagnosing, and fixing broken functionality in an undocumented codebase built over a decade ago? - CMS Architecture & Custom Development: What is your methodology for building custom, maintainable WordPress themes and Drupal configurations beyond pre-built page builders? - HTML Email Engineering: How do you handle cross-client rendering constraints, responsive styling, and fallback logic across varied email platforms? - UX & Design Alignment: How do you collaborate with creative designers during scoping to balance visual ambition with technical feasibility, accessibility, and intuitive usability? - Multi-Client Execution & Prioritization: How do you manage concurrent development priorities across multiple client accounts while ensuring delivery rigor and clean handoffs? Diversity of experience is core to Oceans. You are expected to work inclusively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, ensuring that both personal and collective dignity are supported. Role Specifications This is a remote role, where you will be expected to work a split shift with some overlap with our client’s time zone. You will, however, be expected to be present for in-person training programs during your first 3.5 weeks with us. During the offer process, we’ll share more information about our benefits and compensation philosophy, considering both market trends and individual factors. About Oceans At Oceans Talent, we connect the world’s top talent with visionary companies building what’s next. Here, you’re not just stepping into another role — you’re joining a team that values individuality, ambition, and growth without limits. Unique, like you. We’re always excited to share more about our journey, where we’re headed, and how you can grow with us throughout the interview process. Want to learn more about our recruitment process, what to expect from interviews, and possible outcomes? Check out [The Dive].