Front End Developer Startup Jobs in Washington, DC

Position Title: Framer Web Developer

Location: Bethesda, MD - 5 Days onsite - No Relocation

Assignment Type: Contract to Hire

Pay Rate: $30 - $35 / hr

Work Schedule: Onsite, Monday - Friday

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Job Description

Addison Group is partnering with a high-growth boutique tactical asset management firm headquartered in Bethesda, MD that is investing heavily in its digital presence to sharpen its competitive edge. They are looking to bring on a Web Developer to play a critical role in transforming their website into a high-performing growth engine, one that reflects their brand, engages visitors, and drives real business results.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys owning their work end to end, and wants real upside growth potential in a firm that is building something differentiated in the financial services space. If you're the type of developer who wants to build polished, engaging digital experiences, not just maintain a static site, this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Website Development & Optimization
• Build, maintain, and optimize web experiences using Framer and modern front-end development practices.
• Create responsive, mobile-first experiences that perform seamlessly across devices and browsers.
• Implement interactive components, animations, and user flows that improve engagement and usability.
• Ensure websites meet modern accessibility standards and performance benchmarks.

User Experience & Conversion Optimization

• Improve site navigation, content structure, and user journeys to increase engagement and conversions.
• Design and implement conversion-focused landing pages and campaign experiences.
• Analyze user behavior using heatmaps, session recordings, and analytics platforms to identify optimization opportunities.
• Conduct A/B testing and iterative improvements to maximize site performance.
• SEO & Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
• Own technical SEO initiatives across all web properties.
• Implement structured data, schema markup, metadata, and indexing best practices.
• Optimize website architecture and content structure for search engines and AI-powered discovery platforms.
• Partner with content and marketing teams to maximize organic visibility and search performance.
• Monitor and improve site health, crawlability, page speed, and search rankings.
• Analytics & Performance Management
• Track and report on key website metrics including traffic, engagement, conversions, Core Web Vitals, and search performance.
• Identify technical issues affecting site performance and proactively implement solutions.
• Utilize behavioral data and analytics to guide ongoing enhancements and development priorities.
• Stay current on emerging web technologies, SEO trends, AI search developments, and digital experience best practices.

Qualifications 

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in web development, front-end development, or digital experience optimization.
• Hands-on experience building websites and landing pages using Framer.
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end development principles.
• Experience implementing technical SEO best practices and website performance optimization.
• Knowledge of schema markup, structured data, search indexing, and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience with website analytics platforms such as Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console.
• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and UX best practices.
• Experience conducting website testing and optimization initiatives.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Digital Media, Marketing Technology, or a related field.

Preferred

• Experience with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and AI search visibility strategies.
• Experience working with financial services, fintech, asset management, or other regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Google Tag Manager and conversion tracking implementation.
• Experience with CMS platforms, API integrations, and marketing technology ecosystems.
• Understanding of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) methodologies and testing frameworks.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-performing websites, landing pages, or digital experiences. 

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.