Front-End Web Developer (Marketing and Communications)

Posting Date

Location: Denver/Remote 
Job Type: Full-Time 
Department: Development (Marketing & Communications) 

About the Role 

We’re looking for a skilled and collaborative Front-End Web Developer to join our team and help build performant, accessible, and user-focused websites for healthcare organizations. This role is ideal for a developer who is fluent in modern front-end development practices and has hands-on experience working with WordPress VIP and Gutenberg in content-heavy, CMS-driven environments. 

You’ll report to a Design and Development Manager and work as part of a cross-functional team that includes UI/UX designers, back-end developers, content strategists, and a product/project management team. 

What You’ll Do 

• Develop responsive, accessible front-end code using HTML, CSS/SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+) 

• Build and extend custom themes, templates, and components within WordPress VIP, including custom Gutenberg blocks 

• Collaborate with designers to implement visually precise, performant UI from high-fidelity mockups and prototypes 

• Work closely with the Product Manager, Scrum Master, and development team to break down and estimate tasks during sprint planning 

• Ensure cross-browser, cross-device compatibility and performance optimization 

• Integrate structured content and custom fields using WordPress APIs and CMS admin tools 

• Apply accessibility best practices and adhere to WCAG guidelines 

• Contribute to component libraries and internal dev standards 

• Troubleshoot bugs and support iterative improvements post-launch 

• Stay current with front-end trends, tooling, and WordPress ecosystem updates 

What You’ll Bring 

• 3–5 years of experience in front-end development, including work on CMS-based, responsive websites 

• Demonstrated experience working within WordPress VIP, including code standards, deployment workflows, and performance tuning 

• Hands-on experience building custom Gutenberg blocks (React-based) 

• Proficiency in semantic HTML5, modern CSS (SCSS/SASS), and JavaScript (ES6+); experience with React is a plus 

• Familiarity with Git/GitHub-based workflows 

• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in a cross-functional team that includes non-developers 

• Understanding of accessibility (WCAG), responsive design, and mobile-first development 

• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments 

• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or other regulated content environments is a strong plus 

• Familiarity with Figma or other design tools to support close designer/developer handoff 

What We’ll Provide: 

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.  

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out  
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more 
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.  

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.