Blueprint is a full-service digital agency that provides top-shelf digital strategy, advertising, fundraising, social media and web development for a variety of political campaigns, non-profits, and other organizations. We're an energetic and dedicated team who have been churning out top-notch projects fighting for political candidates and progressive causes like reproductive rights, racial justice, the environment, and much, much more. At Blueprint we believe that diversity benefits our clients and fuels our relentless focus on winning our campaigns.
We are looking for a Web Developer to join our firm. This is a 6 month contract role with the potential for a permanent role at the end of the term. We're looking for a bright, curious, analytical mind who thinks critically and takes initiative to anticipate and solve problems. If you love politics, have strong writing and analytical skills, are an expert multitasker and enjoy working as part of a team, we want to hear from you!
Our expected process and timeline:
Applications close November 14th
First round interviews to begin on November 14th
Skills assessment for selected candidates
Final round interviews with full team
References
Projected start date of December 1st
As part of our dev team, you’ll:
Build and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins using ACF, REST API, and modern PHP best practices
Create dynamic, responsive front-end interfaces using HTML5 and JavaScript
Develop and maintain data-driven web applications and API integrations using Django or Laravel, connecting with MySQL, BigQuery, and third-party services such as Google, Meta, Mailchimp, AWS, and Slack.
Collaborate with designers, content strategists, and data teams to translate concepts into functional, performant digital experiences
Optimize sites for speed, accessibility, and SEO, ensuring cross-browser and cross-device performance
Prototype and document new internal tools, automations, and workflows that improve team efficiency
Manage hosting, deployment, and SSL/redirect configurations across multiple environments (GoDaddy, Pantheon, Cloudflare, AWS, etc.)
You would be a great fit if you have
Have 2-3 years of experience in full-stack or web development
Can share a portfolio or GitHub showcasing custom websites, tools, or integrations you’ve built
Are confident hand-coding HTML, CSS/SCSS, and JavaScript to create accessible, responsive, and performant interfaces
Have strong experience developing with PHP (especially within WordPress) and working knowledge of Python and JavaScript
Are comfortable building, extending, and debugging CMS platforms like WordPress, including custom themes, plugins, and REST API endpoints
Know your way around modern JS frameworks (React, Vue, or jQuery) and can pick up new tools quickly
Understand relational databases, caching, and general web application architecture
Can build cross-browser and cross-device compatible experiences with an eye for speed, accessibility, and maintainability
Are comfortable using Git, terminal commands, and Docker-based environments
Communicate clearly, collaborate effectively across teams, and manage multiple priorities gracefully
Have exceptional attention to detail and a sense of ownership over your work
Are flexible and willing to go the extra mile during high-priority campaign pushes
Additional Experience That’s a Plus:
Experience with Django or other Python-based frameworks
Familiarity with Google Cloud (BigQuery, Cloud Storage) or AWS for hosting, automation, or data handling
Contributions to open-source projects (GitHub, WordPress.org, Drupal.org, Stack Overflow, etc.)
Comfort using the terminal, Git, and modern dev workflows
Understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and API-based integrations
Experience with Docker, containerized environments, or CI/CD pipelines
Working knowledge of AWS
The salary band for this position is $65,000-$70,000 per year, prorated for the duration of employment. In order to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity, salaries are non-negotiable.
Employer-matched 401(k), no vesting schedule.
100% company-paid premiums for employees' health, dental, and vision plans.
100% company-paid premiums for life and disability insurance.
Pre-tax commuter benefits.
1.25 days of PTO per month and 5 days of sick leave, plus company-designated holidays.
Work from home monthly stipend.
Regular team events.
Please send a cover letter, resume and portfolio to jobs@blueprintinteractive.com with the subject line Web Developer. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.