Senior Web Developer

Job Description

About BlackDoctor

BlackDoctor is a leading health and wellness platform dedicated to improving health outcomes for people of color. We reach millions each month with culturally relevant, expert-driven content that informs, empowers, and inspires healthier living.

Position Overview

BlackDoctor is seeking a Senior Web Developer to lead the development, optimization, and ongoing performance of our digital platform. This role requires a strong technical leader who can balance user experience, scalability, and monetization within a high-traffic digital media environment.

Location: US (Remote)

Salary: $ 100,000

Experience: 5+ years

Key Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain the WordPress platform, including custom themes, plugins, and integrations

Oversee video player integrations, such as the Brightcove player or similar video players

Manage and optimize the ad technology stack, including Google Ad Manager, ensuring fast ad load speeds, consistent ad delivery, and performance

Drive improvements of site performance, including Core Web Vitals, page load times, and mobile responsiveness (mobile and tablet)

Establish and enforce best practices for website hygiene, security, and system reliability

Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end and back-end issues

Collaborate with cross-functionally with teams including editorial, marketing, product, and revenue

Mentor and manage junior developers and define development processes and standards

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience in web development, with strong expertise in WordPress

Proven experience working with Google Ad Manager, implementing digital display advertisement placements with various functionality (e.g. sticky adhesion, parallax, etc.) across desktop, mobile and tablet and working with various ad technologies

Experience with managing and implement video platforms such as Brightcove or equivalent, within WordPress

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern development practices

Strong understanding of performance optimization, caching strategies, and CDN usage

Experience managing high-traffic, content-driven websites

Knowledge of technical SEO and website hygiene best practices

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with programmatic advertising, header bidding, or yield optimization

Familiarity with analytics platforms (e.g. Google Analytics) and data-driven optimization

Experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD workflows

Why Join BlackDoctor

Opportunity to work on a high-impact platform reaching millions of users

Collaborative, mission-driven environment

Ability to influence both technical strategy and business outcomes

Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

Permanent