Junior Frontend Developer

Columbia, Maryland, USPosted 2 days ago

Role Overview

Waybetter Marketing is hiring a Junior Frontend Developer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Columbia. Part of Waybetter Marketing's Lifecycle hiring, posted 2 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Lifecycle roles is $77k-$102k (based on 16 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Junior Frontend Developer

Waybetter Marketing is a marketing agency based in Columbia, Maryland. We're currently seeking candidates with a few years of postgraduate experience creating highly usable web experiences within commuting distance.

What You'll Get:

Competitive salary + bonus
Hybrid schedule (whole team works remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays)
Health insurance
401(k) with a guaranteed 3% profit sharing
15 days PTO plus numerous company holidays
Paid parental leave
Professional development stipend
Free snacks

What You’ll Do:

As a Junior Frontend Developer on our team, you'll be instrumental in helping to build a dynamic, intuitive student engagement hub designed to drive interaction, boost enrollment, and maximize retention through a seamless and compelling user experience.

Developing engaging, student-facing webpages with a mobile-first approach
Partnering with AI coding tools to accelerate development, generate code suggestions, and optimize frontend performance
Ensuring technical feasibility and practical implementation of UI/UX designs
Optimizing webpages for maximum speed, scalability, and maintainability
Troubleshooting, building, and maintaining highly reusable, modular code libraries to accelerate future projects
Conducting thorough quality assurance (QA) testing to ensure accuracy, usability, and visual fidelity across devices and browsers

This Role is Right for You if Have:

Proven experience as a front-end developer building dynamic, scalable webpages
Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and SCSS
Deep understanding of the full web development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment)
Comfort working alongside AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) to write, review, and refine code efficiently
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to delivering pixel-perfect, accurate, and reusable code
Familiarity with Git version control workflows
Knowledge of responsive, mobile-first, and accessibility development principles

Why You Want to Work at Waybetter:

We are a team of passionate marketers and technologists dedicated to helping colleges and universities increase their student enrollment. We’re an established, agile company poised for continued (and considerable!) growth. We work really hard but also believe in a healthy work-life balance. At Waybetter, you’ll find our clients are genuinely grateful for what we do!

Take a peek at our crew: https://www.waybettermarketing.com/about/

Need something beyond a picture? Hear us speak from this sampling of webinars: https://www.waybettermarketing.com/webinars/

Only applicants in the Baltimore/DC region will be considered. Long-term remote work arrangements are not available.

About Waybetter Marketing

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Junior Frontend Developer position at Waybetter Marketing?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Waybetter Marketing. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Junior Frontend Developer role at Waybetter Marketing remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Columbia. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Junior Frontend Developer at Waybetter Marketing earn?

Waybetter Marketing has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Junior Frontend Developer role at Waybetter Marketing posted?

This role was posted on July 8, 2026 (2 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Junior Frontend Developer role at Waybetter Marketing entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Waybetter Marketing has listed.