Website Developer

About Instead

Instead is a tax platform designed to help taxpayers and tax professionals collaborate to save money on taxes. As the first company in decades to receive IRS approvals to E-file 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S, and 1065 — we're re-inventing a complex category. Founded in 2023, Instead combines LLMs with tax law to make tax management a continuous, proactive process rather than a dreaded annual deadline.

Instead's investors include Sarah Guo from Conviction (conviction.com), IRIS (irisglobal.com) the largest tax software provider in the UK and many of our partners and customers who believe in our mission and vision. The Instead team comprises talented leaders from leading tax, financial services and fintech companies — Gusto, Intuit, Zenefits, Thomson Reuters, Wolters Kluwer — as well as top tax & accounting firms such as PwC, BDO, RSM, and KPMG.

Instead was a 2024 Innovation Award Finalist in CPA Practice Advisor. Instead's CEO, Andrew Argue, is a CPA and has been named Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession twice - Ones To Watch and CPA Practice Advisors 20 under 40.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Developer to help create and maintain modern, responsive web applications that deliver outstanding user experiences. In this role, you will transform design concepts into interactive, accessible digital interfaces using leading technologies such as JavaScript and the React ecosystem, applying advanced performance optimization techniques. You will collaborate closely with design, backend, branding, and marketing teams—including regular partnership with our Branding —to develop scalable, maintainable frontend solutions that support user engagement and contribute to business growth. Hands-on development within Webflow will be a central focus, and experience as a Webflow architect is highly valued.

What you'll do

• Build and maintain interactive sites directly in Webflow, utilizing advanced features such as dynamic collections, localization, and component-driven structures.
• Develop responsive, branded web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3 (Grid, Flexbox), modern JavaScript (ES6+), and frameworks like React.js, Vue.js, Next.js, or Angular when needed.
• Translate designs into engaging, accessible user experiences, collaborating closely with designers using tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
• Optimize sites for performance, SEO, and accessibility (code splitting, lazy loading, WebP, WCAG/ADA standards).
• Integrate marketing tools and CMS platforms—Webflow CMS, Pardot, Salesforce —to support content and campaign goals.
• Automate and personalize workflows using Zapier, Make (Integromat), or Webflow’s in-built automations.
• Work hand-in-hand with the Branding and marketing team to ensure cohesive brand messaging, unified visual identity, and alignment with campaign objectives across all digital touchpoints.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and brainstorming sessions with marketing, branding, and content stakeholders to shape, refine, and implement new digital initiatives.

What you'll need

• 5+ years web development experience

  with proven Webflow expertise: dynamic sites, CMS collections, localization, performance/SEO optimization

• Strong technical foundation

  in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and modern JS frameworks

• Design-to-code proficiency

  translating Figma/Adobe XD/Sketch into accessible, interactive web experiences

• Cross-platform expertise

  in responsive design, browser compatibility, and WCAG/ADA accessibility

• Integration skills

  with workflows, CMS platforms, and marketing analytics tools

• Collaborative mindset

  with excellent communication across teams, especially with Branding and marketing leads

• Quality-focused approach

  prioritizing web performance, accessibility, data-driven decisions, and attention to detail

• Adaptable problem-solver

  who learns new technologies, meets deadlines, and resolves technical issues effectively

Nice to have

• Advanced Webflow skills

  with component best practices, Client-First naming, and architect-level workflows

• Marketing tool proficiency

  including SEO platforms (SEMrush, Ahrefs), automation (Zapier), and paid media integration

• AI and design tools

  experience with ChatGPT, Midjourney, Webflow AI, and Figma collaboration

• Technical versatility

  in PHP, MySQL, CMS platforms, and data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA)

• Cross-functional experience

  on marketing-driven digital teams and branding projects
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field, and relevant certifications or bootcamps, are a plus.

Why join us

• Work on a cutting-edge tax tech platform that’s transforming the industry.
• Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V

As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

We trust our team with sensitive information, so all candidates who receive and accept employment offers must complete a background check before joining us