About Brevity

Brevity is a boutique web development shop that builds custom websites for creative agencies, digital marketers, large corporations, and non-profits. We also sell and manage a proprietary, framework-based website product and provide performance-focused hosting and support. Our small, collaborative team (6–8 people) is in a growth phase – we aim to double in size over the next 24 months. This is a people-first, growth-minded environment where empathy, collaboration, and technical excellence drive everything we do.

Location & Work Arrangement

Must be local to St. Louis, MO (Hybrid preferred – a mix of in-office days and remote work).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead End-to-End Projects: Manage website projects from planning and scoping through development, launch, and post-launch support. Prioritize tasks and communicate progress with the team and stakeholders.
• Architect Solutions: Design scalable website architectures (primarily WordPress). Make strategic decisions on hosting, caching, security, and performance to ensure robust, high-availability sites. Select the right plugins, themes, and frameworks as needed.
• Advanced Development: Build custom websites (primarily WordPress) and bespoke plugins using modern best practices. Utilize Node.js tooling (NPM, Webpack) to optimize build and deployment processes. Integrate third-party systems (APIs, CRMs, marketing tools, analytics) seamlessly into WordPress sites.
• Environment Management: Oversee development environments and deployments. Configure and troubleshoot local, staging, and production servers to ensure smooth and reliable releases.
• Quality & Documentation: Write clean, well-documented code. Maintain coding standards and version control (Git). Thoroughly document your work and conduct QA on your own output and contributions from the team to maintain high code quality and consistency.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior developers through pair programming and code reviews. Lead sprint planning and technical discussions, promoting best practices and continuous improvement. Foster a collaborative team culture where knowledge is shared.
• Client Collaboration: Act as the technical expert in client meetings. Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for non-technical stakeholders. Work closely with the account and sales teams to accurately estimate projects and refine requirements. Diplomatically challenge counterproductive requests to keep projects on track and aligned with client goals.
• Deliver Results: Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Strive for high-performance, secure, and accessible websites. Continuously seek ways to improve site uptime, performance metrics, and documentation.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• Core Technologies: Expert knowledge of the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) and extensive experience with WordPress (custom theme and plugin development) and other open source CMS platforms.
• Front-End Proficiency: Strong skills in HTML5, SCSS/CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Familiarity with advanced JS libraries/frameworks for creating rich, interactive user experiences. (Experience in GSAP, Three.js, or Canvas is a huge plus)
• Modern Tooling: Hands-on experience with Node.js build tools (NPM, Webpack, etc.) for front-end asset bundling and task automation.
• Databases: Deep understanding of MySQL (designing schemas, writing efficient queries, and optimizing performance).
• Version Control: Proficient with Git and collaborative workflows (branching strategies, pull requests, code review).
• DevOps & Hosting: Experience with server management and DevOps practices. Comfortable configuring and maintaining local, staging, and production environments on a performance-focused host. Knowledge of caching layers, CDNs, and security hardening for WordPress.
• Frameworks & System Development: Experience working within established development frameworks and comfortable both adapting to existing systems and creating new ones. Committed to web standards, accessibility, and security best practices.
• Experience Level: 5+ years of professional web development experience, with a significant track record of WordPress projects.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit

Our ideal Senior Developer at Brevity is not only technically strong but also:

• Leadership & Peer Mentorship: Leads by example and enjoys helping others grow. Comfortable taking ownership of projects and guiding junior team members.
• Excellent Communicator: Can explain technical topics clearly to clients and teammates. Builds trust through transparency and regular updates.
• Diplomatic Problem-Solver: Confidently questions assumptions and counterproductive requests in a respectful way. Focused on finding the best solutions for the client and project.
• Estimator & Planner: Accurately scopes project tasks and timelines. Keeps the team on track with realistic planning and proactive risk management.
• Organized & Proactive: Keeps detailed documentation and shares knowledge. Takes initiative to improve processes and workflows.
• Calm Under Pressure: Handles urgent issues or troubled projects with composure. Skilled at crisis management and turning around challenging situations.
• Continuous Learner: Passionate about staying current with new technologies, trends, and best practices (including accessibility and security). Embraces feedback and iterates on their work.
• Pragmatic & Business-Savvy: Balances technical excellence with practical business considerations. Chooses efficient solutions that meet both user needs and company goals.

Our Core Values

At Brevity, our values guide everything we do. We believe in:

• Empathy & Collaboration: We listen to our clients and teammates, fostering a supportive, team-first environment.
• Excellence Through Iteration: We continuously refine our work, learning from each iteration to deliver the best possible results.
• Ownership & Accountability: We take pride in our work and follow through on commitments, owning problems through to resolution.
• Client-Centric Problem Solving: We focus on solving real challenges for our clients, tailoring solutions to help them succeed.
• Respect for Craft & Curiosity: We uphold high standards in our work and encourage ongoing learning to grow our skills and creativity.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $80,000–$105,000 per year (DOE)
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance packages
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
• Work-Life Balance: Generous, flexible PTO (unlimited, with at least 2 weeks off encouraged)
• Flexibility: Supportive hybrid/remote work environment and flexible hours
• Team Incentives: Employee incentives and performance programs
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development budget for training, conferences, books, etc.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re a passionate WordPress developer who thrives in a growth-oriented, collaborative agency environment, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter (and portfolio or GitHub links, if available) to careers@seekbrevity.com. Be sure to highlight your relevant experience and why you’re excited about joining Brevity. We look forward to reviewing your application!