Role: Web Developer Consultant Overview: A consultant or vendor to lead and guide web development initiatives for our organization and/or clients. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and strategic oversight while also being a hands-on developer. You’ll consult on best practices, design scalable web solutions, create lightweight wireframes when needed, and proactively manage workloads across multiple projects. Apiary developers aren’t order-takers; they anticipate needs, present solutions, and collaborate seamlessly with other consultants and client stakeholders to deliver excellence. Subject Matter Requirements • 7+ years of professional web development experience, with at least 3+ years of deep, hands-on experience with WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow. • Proficient in: • Shopify: Liquid, Polaris, APIs, custom theme/app development • WordPress: PHP, custom themes/plugins, Gutenberg, REST API • Webflow: Custom builds, CMS collections, responsive layouts, design-to-dev implementation • Front-end: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), React or Alpine.js • Experience with other web/ecommerce platforms (preferred but not required): Magento/Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, Squarespace, Wix, Drupal, Joomla, WooCommerce, headless CMS (Contentful, Sanity, Strapi), or modern frameworks (Next.js, Gatsby, Laravel). • Experience with wireframing and/or making design best-practice decisions when no designer is present. • Strong knowledge of performance optimization, accessibility (WCAG), and SEO fundamentals. • Familiarity with deployment workflows, staging environments, and Git. • Adept at scoping and estimating work — with the ability to flag when tasks fall outside of scope or require custom development. • Excellent communication, documentation, and project management skills. Client Management & Collaboration Requirements • Proven experience working directly with clients, ideally as a team or project lead. • Responsive, reliable communicator across email, Slack, and video conferencing. • Ability to take initiative: propose project plans, recommend approaches, and drive tasks forward without waiting for instruction. • Skilled at aligning expectations across cross-functional teams (design, paid media, SEO, analytics, content). • Collaborative mindset with the ability to integrate seamlessly with other Apiary consultants and client stakeholders. • Detail-oriented and organized — able to manage workloads proactively and prevent bottlenecks. Key Responsibilities • Lead technical discovery, define scopes, and propose clear project plans and solutions. • Serve as a subject matter expert on WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow platforms. • Design, develop, and maintain custom Shopify themes, apps, and integrations. • Build and manage custom WordPress themes and plugins with best practices in mind. • Produce or refine wireframes where needed, applying strong design sensibility. • Optimize websites for speed, accessibility, SEO, and responsive design. • Provide accurate estimates and proactively call out risks, scope creep, or dependencies. • Collaborate with UI/UX designers, content teams, marketers, and other developers to deliver polished experiences. • Mentor developers and enforce coding standards across projects. • Troubleshoot issues, perform audits, and provide scalable, future-proof solutions. • Stay ahead of Shopify, WordPress, and Webflow ecosystem updates, plus emerging best practices.