Web Application Developer (WCAG & WordPress)

Jack Li

Web Application Developer

****.****@*******.*** New York, NY

Summary

Full stack developer with 7 years of experience building accessible, secure, and scalable web applications across enterprise and public-sector environments. Proficient in WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS with a strong command of WCAG AA accessibility standards and mobile- first development. Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with UX/UI designers, content managers, and non-technical stakeholders to deliver maintainable, standards-compliant digital solutions on time.

Skills

Programming Languages: PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SQL, Bash, TypeScript Frameworks & CMS: WordPress, WordPress REST API, Custom Theme Development, Custom Plugin Development, Bootstrap, jQuery, Node.js

Accessibility & Standards: WCAG 2.1 AA, ARIA Landmarks, Screen Reader Testing, Section 508 Compliance, Keyboard Navigation, Color Contrast Auditing, Axe Accessibility Tools Analytics & SEO: Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Search Console, Event Tracking, Goal Funnel Configuration, Core Web Vitals Monitoring, PageSpeed Insights Databases: MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, phpMyAdmin, Database Query Optimization, Server-Side Caching, Redis

DevOps & Hosting: WP Engine, Git, GitHub, CI/CD Pipelines, Linux Server Administration, Managed WordPress Hosting, SSH

Security: WordPress Security Hardening, Plugin Vulnerability Patching, OWASP Top 10 Awareness, SSL/TLS Configuration, Role-Based Access Control, Security Scanning Tools, Content Security Policy Collaboration & Design Tools: Figma, JIRA, Confluence, Slack, Agile/Scrum Methodology, Cross- Functional Stakeholder Communication, Technical Documentation Writing Experience

Software Engineer II

JPMorganChase

Dec 2025 – present

New York, NY (Hybrid)

- Engineered and deployed secure internal web portals using PHP, JavaScript, and HTML/CSS, reducing page load times by 1.8 seconds and improving staff productivity across 3 departments.

- Implemented WCAG AA accessibility compliance across 12 internal-facing applications, ensuring equitable access for over 4,000 daily users including employees with disabilities.

- Integrated Google Analytics and custom event tracking into 5 client-facing dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making and delivering monthly usage reports to product owners.

- Developed reusable, modular front-end components in vanilla JavaScript and CSS that reduced UI development cycle time by 3 weeks across 4 concurrent projects.

- Collaborated with UX/UI designers and content strategists to translate wireframes into pixel- perfect, mobile-responsive interfaces meeting brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.

- Maintained and optimized WordPress-based internal knowledge base, applying security patches and plugin updates monthly to eliminate 100% of known critical vulnerabilities within SLA windows.

Tech stack: PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, WordPress, Google Analytics, WCAG 2.1, REST APIs, Git, JIRA

Senior Full Stack Developer

Accenture

Nov 2021 – Sept 2025

Remote

- Led full stack development of 8 WordPress-based client websites from requirements gathering through deployment, achieving an average on-time delivery rate across a 4-year engagement portfolio.

- Architected custom WordPress themes and plugins using PHP and JavaScript for 6 government and enterprise clients, enabling non-technical content managers to update site content without developer intervention.

- Enforced WCAG 2.1 AA compliance across all front-end deliverables through automated audits and manual testing, reducing accessibility-related defect reports by over 40 issues per project cycle.

- Built search functionality using WordPress REST API and custom query logic, cutting average content discovery time from 3 minutes to under 30 seconds for end users.

- Integrated file-sharing and document management capabilities into client portals using PHP and secure cloud storage hooks, supporting file repositories of up to 15 GB per client.

- Developed and maintained mobile-first responsive layouts using CSS Grid and Flexbox across 10 client sites, achieving consistent performance scores above 90 on Google PageSpeed Insights for mobile devices.

- Coordinated with cross-functional teams of designers, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders across 12 engagements, translating technical constraints into clear, actionable guidance for all audiences.

- Established monthly maintenance protocols for WordPress plugin and theme updates across a portfolio of 8 live sites, maintaining 0 critical security incidents over a 24-month monitoring period.

Tech stack: PHP, WordPress, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, REST API, MySQL, Google Analytics, WP Engine, Git, Figma, WCAG 2.1, Accessibility Auditing Tools Full Stack Developer

Applied Insight LLC

May 2020 – Oct 2021

Remote

- Built and maintained PHP-based web applications serving government agency clients, delivering 4 production-ready features per sprint and supporting a user base of over 2,000 government employees.

- Developed custom WordPress plugins to extend CMS functionality for public-sector content workflows, reducing manual data-entry time for content managers by approximately 6 hours per week.

- Implemented front-end components in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript following federal web design standards, achieving WCAG AA compliance on all deliverables reviewed during quarterly audits.

- Integrated Google Analytics event tracking and goal funnels into 3 public-facing agency websites, providing actionable monthly metrics that informed content strategy decisions for program leads.

- Optimized MySQL database queries and introduced server-side caching strategies, reducing average API response times from 900ms to under 250ms across 2 high-traffic government portals.

- Authored technical documentation and code handoff guides for 4 project repositories, enabling seamless transition of site ownership to client teams without dependency on the initial developer. Tech stack: PHP, WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, MySQL, Google Analytics, Git, Federal Web Design Standards, WCAG 2.1

Full Stack Developer

Smoothstack

June 2019 – May 2020

Fairfax, VA

- Designed and developed responsive web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP for enterprise clients across 3 industry verticals, supporting delivery of over 10 client-facing features.

- Built and customized WordPress themes following best practices for maintainability and scalability, enabling client content teams to manage site updates independently within 2 weeks of handoff.

- Participated in accessibility reviews and implemented WCAG AA-compliant markup and ARIA labels across 4 web properties, improving usability scores for users relying on assistive technologies.

- Configured and maintained WordPress environments on managed hosting platforms, applying security hardening measures that eliminated reported brute-force vulnerabilities across all client accounts.

- Collaborated with senior developers and UX designers on 5 projects, translating design mockups into fully functional front-end interfaces with cross-browser compatibility across Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

- Contributed to codebase quality by writing unit tests and participating in peer code reviews, reducing post-deployment bug reports by approximately 15 issues across quarterly release cycles.

Tech stack: PHP, WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, MySQL, Git, WCAG 2.1, Cross-Browser Testing Tools, Managed WordPress Hosting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Jan 2015 – Jan 2019 The City University of New York

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