ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are looking for a skilled web developer who is a highly organized, dynamic team player to support cutting-edge growth-marketing strategies through web development.

This role will be responsible for the coding, layout, and functionality of our WordPress website. They will work collaboratively with key stakeholders, including members from Performance Marketing, Brand Marketing, and IT teams, to ensure a well-performing, visually stunning, and innovative website with exceptional user experience. Additionally, they will identify areas for optimization with a focus on conversion rate optimization (CRO) while ensuring compliance with web regulations. Our ideal candidate is a strategic, results-driven professional with extensive technical expertise who can work independently or with a team. They should have exceptional project management skills, the ability to juggle multiple priorities, and meticulous attention to detail to maintain brand consistency. The right candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and proficient with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop and optimize the Waystar WordPress website and all subdomains, ensuring high performance, security, and modern design
• Work closely with the Brand Marketing team’s designers and content writers to ensure all web assets align with Waystar’s brand identity, messaging, and visual guidelines
• Maintain and manage WordPress plugins as well as other applications that support our overall web experience
• Ensure compliance with web regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, ADA accessibility, and evolving cookie policies, by implementing necessary updates and best practices
• Collaborate with Waystar’s IT team to ensure security, uptime, and adherence to internal compliance policies
• Expand and scale our website, including creating and updating landing pages, supporting A/B testing efforts, conducting QA, and optimizing conversion rates and SEO
• Develop and maintain Marketo landing pages, including editing core templates and creating new pages for events, campaigns, and content
• Manage Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics, setting up tracking pixels, custom events, and performance monitoring tools
• Implement modern, visually polished, and highly interactive user interfaces that enhance Waystar’s brand perception and user experience
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the front-end is optimized for accessibility, usability, and performance
• Ensure all web assets are meticulously aligned with brand standards, design principles, and content guidelines
• Stay informed on industry trends and best practices to ensure Waystar’s web presence remains cutting-edge
• Develop reusable front-end components, libraries, and tools, including calculators, quizzes, and interactive elements
• Utilize version control systems to manage code repositories, ensure team collaboration, and maintain clean development workflows

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, web development, or a related field (Candidates with marketing or communications backgrounds and strong technical experience will also be considered.)
• 2-4 years of web development experience, including a track record of effectively delivering projects in a fast-moving environment
• Strong communication abilities; written and verbal
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize tasks with excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong eye for design, user experience, and brand consistency
• Experience in planning, developing, and maintaining websites with a focus on security, compliance, and performance
• Extensive knowledge of web applications, programming languages, and web services, including API, CSS, CSS3, cross-browser compatibility, HTML, HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, security principles, REST, SOAP, and web user interface design
• Proficiency in WordPress, Marketo, and modern front-end tools such as Sketch or Adobe XD
• Experience with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and tracking implementation

BONUS POINTS

• Experience with Salesforce
• Marketo email template coding
• Experience with database management tools
• Award-winning work featured on Webby, Awwwards, or Site of the Day

WAYSTAR PERKS

• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
• Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
• Generous paid time off starting at 3 weeks + 13 paid holidays including 2 personal floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
• Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
• Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
• 401(K) program with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.