Frontend Developer
Sapphire Media LLC - Scottsdale, AZ
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*Frontend Developer*Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.Scottsdale, AZ 85258$60,000 - $80,000 a year - Full-time*Full job description**Job Type: Full-time (In-Office)**Pay:* $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearWork Location: In person*Interview and application** Submit a resume, a short cover letter explaining how and why you got into programming, and a frontend design portfolio.* Link to your professional portfolio* Target start date: ASAP.*Required Technical Qualifications:** /*/*/*MUST have a Portfolio/*/*/** *Proficiency in HTML and CSS (Core skills)** Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL* Experience building APIs and backend logic* Strong understanding of vanilla coding (not framework-dependent)* Ability to translate API data into clean front-end experiences* Experience with Figma or Adobe XD (required)* Familiarity with Docker, SSH, and Linux environments* Awareness of backend security (XSS, CSRF, auth tokens, etc.)*Creative/Design Experience:** Comfortable working with visual tools and design systems* Adobe Suite experience or creative pipeline familiarity* Interest in UI/UX, visual features, or motion/audio/video tech* Ability to collaborate with designers or contribute creative solutions*Experience:** Back End Web Development: 2 years (Preferred)* A strong grasp of the core language can be demonstrated.* Front End Web Development: 3 years (Required)* Design and Strong Code Portfolio can be used as a substitute.*What You'll Do** Develop backend services, APIs, and data logic for core applications* Collaborate on frontend implementation with creative and UX input* Integrate AI models and creative tools (ComfyUI, Hugging Face, etc.)* Translate Figma or Adobe XD designs into working interfaces* Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, and feature rollouts* Maintain clean data flows within our event-driven infrastructure*Who we are looking for*We're hiring a *Frontend Developer* (full-stack), who also brings a strong creative or design sensibility for both our marketing and product side. In this role, you'll work on backend services and data pipelines, integrate with AI and creative tools, and contribute to clean, polished user experiences. This is a great fit for someone who codes with logic and creativity in equal measure.*Culture** Fun, down-to-earth, and personable.* Respectful feedback and shared wins. "No wrong way to code" methodology.* AI-friendly. We encourage responsible AI coding assistance and give a strong plus for being able to prompt an engineer to your requests the first time.*Tech Stack**Languages:* Python, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML, FastAPI, Node.js, PHP, custom*:/* Vanilla JS, CSS, Figma (required), some *& Tools:/* Docker, GitHub, n8n, Redis, Caddy, Cloudflare, SSH*Creative & AI Tools:* Adobe Suite, Hugging Face, ComfyUI, Qdrant, OpenSearch*Your First 90 Days**30 Days:* Join code reviews, fix bugs, and get familiar with our stack. *60 Days:* Build integrations. *90 Days:* Take ownership of features with polished UX considerations*Who You Are** A backend-first thinker with strong visual/design awareness* Passionate about building clean, intuitive software* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively* Thoughtful about code structure, UI polish, and creative detail* Eager to grow in both engineering and creative technology*Who Should Not Apply:** Recent graduates (including May 2026 graduates) will not be considered.* You have only coded in frameworks and can not demonstrate a strong understanding of at least one vanilla language.* You don't have a core expert-level understanding of at least one of the languages mentioned previously.* You believe there is only one "right way" to code.You do not have a passion for creating amazing software applications. xijylhu *Compensation and Benefits:** 401K* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Growth opportunities* $25,000 paid life insurance policy* Annual vacation drawings and giveaways are yearly* Referral bonus program* Team-building events are held quarterly* Monday through Friday- Day shifts only* EVERY FRIDAY IS A HALF DAY* No weekends*Schedule:** 8-hour shift (Mon - Fri. 8:30 am - 5 pm*Education:** Bachelor's (Preferred)* Talent, Skill, and experience can be used as an alternative to a degree.Job Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Professional development assistance* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceWork Location: In personPay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Paid time off* Parental leave* Vision insuranceWork Location: In person
Created: 2026-04-02