Front-End Developer

Job Posting Organization:
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. Established to save, protect, and transform lives in need, CRS operates in more than 100 countries, providing relief and development services without regard to race, religion, or nationality. The organization focuses on various sectors including emergency response, health, agriculture, education, microfinance, and peacebuilding. CRS is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation, and it welcomes individuals from all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need. The agency has a collaborative, mission-driven culture aimed at improving the lives of the poor worldwide, and it employs a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves.

Job Overview:
The Front-End Developer position at CRS involves building, enhancing, and maintaining user-facing features across the organization's primary website and related microsites. This role requires a combination of strong front-end development skills and an understanding of content management systems, particularly Drupal and WordPress. The developer will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that the websites provide outstanding user experiences that align with CRS's mission and brand. The position emphasizes responsive web development, accessibility, and modern front-end workflows, requiring a keen eye for detail and design to effectively promote CRS's online presence. The developer will also be responsible for implementing and enhancing themes and templates, collaborating with designers to translate mockups into production-ready code, and ensuring adherence to web content accessibility guidelines and performance optimization best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Front-End Developer will be tasked with developing and styling responsive front-end components and page layouts using HTML, SCSS/CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+). Key responsibilities include implementing and enhancing Drupal (10+) themes, templates, and Layout Builder components, collaborating with designers and UX staff to translate design mockups into accessible, production-ready code, and maintaining visual consistency across all digital platforms. The developer will support ongoing front-end improvements, bug fixes, and enhancements for both Drupal and WordPress websites, configure and update Drupal modules and themes, and ensure compliance with web content accessibility guidelines and SEO best practices. Additional duties include conducting cross-browser and device testing, participating in quality assurance and user acceptance testing, documenting front-end processes, and staying informed about new front-end technologies to recommend improvements to development processes and tooling.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, design, or a related field. A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience is required, with mid-level experience in building and maintaining responsive websites using Drupal 9+ or other PHP-based CMSs. Applicants should have experience developing websites in Drupal using Twig templating, custom theming, and Layout Builder, as well as familiarity with Node.js and NPM for build tools and package management. Proficiency in Git and local development environments such as DDEV or Lando is also necessary, along with experience collaborating with designers using tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Suite.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, web development, design, or a related field. This foundational education is essential for understanding the technical and design aspects of web development, which are critical for the role of Front-End Developer at CRS.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in front-end development, specifically in building and maintaining responsive websites using Drupal 9+ or other PHP-based content management systems. Candidates should have mid-level experience with Drupal, including knowledge of Twig templating and custom theming, as well as experience with Node.js and NPM for build tools. This level of experience is necessary to ensure that the developer can effectively contribute to the ongoing improvement and maintenance of CRS's web properties.

Languages:
Fluency in English is required for this position, as effective communication is essential in a collaborative environment. Additionally, fluency in Spanish is considered a plus, as it may enhance the developer's ability to engage with a broader range of stakeholders and users.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Baltimore, United States, and candidates must be able to work in U.S. time zones. The role may require occasional travel, up to 5%. There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. CRS offers a comprehensive benefits package for U.S.-based staff, including medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan. For candidates employed outside the U.S., benefits packages will be based on the country of employment. CRS is committed to safeguarding program participants and staff from all forms of exploitation and abuse, and the successful candidate will be expected to adhere to CRS's Code of Conduct. The agency prioritizes candidates who are citizens or permanent residents of the countries where CRS has offices.