Front End Developer

Front End Developer : Adelaide : Contract

Your new company

Our client is a well-established organisation with a strong digital presence, delivering high-quality web experiences across multiple platforms. They are investing in modern web technologies and are seeking a Front End Developer with Craft CMS expertise to support and enhance their digital ecosystem.

Your new role

As a Front End Developer, you will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and optimising websites built on Craft CMS. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, designers, and developers to deliver scalable, accessible, and high-performing web solutions.

This role offers a unique balance of hands-on development, content management customisation, and technical input into architecture and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain websites using Craft CMS
• Model and structure content using sections, entry types, and fields
• Build preformant templates using Twig and Craft element queries
• Configure plugins and tailor the Craft control panel for content authors.
• Deliver responsive, mobile-first front-end implementations
• Optimise performance (Core Web Vitals, asset loading, image optimisation)
• Ensure adherence to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to scope, triage, and deliver feature enhancements
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvements

What you'll need to succeed

Skills & Experience - Essential

• Proven hands-on experience with Craft CMS in production environments
• Strong expertise in:
  • Twig templating and element queries
  • HTML5, modern CSS (Flexbox, Grid), JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience with:
  • CSS preprocessors (Sass/SCSS)
  • Build tools such as Vite, Webpack, or similar
• Solid understanding of:
  • Responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
  • Web accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • Performance optimisation techniques
• Proficiency with Git workflows (branching, PRs, code reviews)
• Working knowledge of PHP within Craft CMS
• Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to manage both BAU updates and complex feature development

Desirable Skills

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar
• Experience with:
  • Custom Craft modules/plugins or GraphQL API
  • JavaScript frameworks (Vue, React, Alpine.js, htmx)
  • Tailwind CSS and component-based development
• Familiarity with:
  • Local development tools (DDEV, Docker)
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, DeployHQ, Buddy)
• Exposure to AWS services (EC2, S3, CloudFront, RDS)
• Understanding of databases and backend fundamentals
• Experience working from Figma designs and contributing to UX/UI
• Knowledge of SEO, analytics (GA4, Tag Manager)
• Awareness of web security and privacy (OWASP, cookie compliance)

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work on modern web technologies and scalable platforms
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary package
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV on ***email_hidden*** or call us now on +61 8 7221 4182

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