Web Developer, Sr.

## About the RoleVanta is seeking a **Senior Web Developer** to join its growing web team as a strong individual contributor. You will build, maintain, and improve Vanta's company website, taking end-to-end ownership of meaningful features and workstreams while contributing to technical discussions and executing complex web development work.Vanta's website is a key entry point for customers learning about its products and continuous security and compliance capabilities. You will work closely with Technical, Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams on a modern **headless CMS stack using Next.js, Sanity CMS, and Vercel**, with a strong focus on performance, accessibility, SEO, analytics, responsive experiences, and high-quality implementation.## Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain Vanta's company website using **Next.js, Sanity CMS, and Vercel**.- Develop responsive, performant, and user-friendly web experiences.- Own features and workstreams end-to-end, delivering complex work reliably and with attention to detail.- Collaborate with the Technical Lead on technical discussions and decisions.- Maintain Sanity CMS content models, schemas, and editorial workflows.- Work with Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams to integrate the website with product offerings.- Implement and maintain analytics, A/B testing, and tracking systems.- Support data-informed decisions through website performance and analytics insights.- Apply web performance, accessibility, SEO, Core Web Vitals, and WCAG best practices.- Build and integrate third-party services and APIs, including analytics platforms, marketing tools, and GTM/data-layer implementations.- Use AI-assisted development tools and workflows such as **Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and Claude** to improve code quality and delivery.- Share knowledge and support teammates through collaboration and code review.## Required Qualifications- **3–5 years of experience in web development**.- Professional experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly **Next.js or comparable React-based frameworks**.- Solid proficiency with **Next.js**, including familiarity with App Router, SSG, ISR, SSR, and Vercel deployment.- Experience with **headless CMS platforms**, ideally Sanity CMS, including schemas, GROQ queries, and structured content.- Strong command of **JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS**.- Solid understanding of the DOM, accessibility, and browser rendering.- Experience building responsive, cross-browser-compatible components for mobile and web.- Experience creating accessible **WCAG-compliant**, performant **Core Web Vitals-focused**, and localization-ready web experiences.- Familiarity with third-party API and service integrations in a Next.js environment, including analytics, tracking, and marketing tools.- Experience with **Tailwind CSS** and component-based design systems.- Familiarity with modern developer tooling, including TypeScript, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and component-based development.- Experience with or openness to **AI-assisted development workflows** using tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar.- Strong communication and collaboration skills.- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.- Must be authorized to work in the **U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship**.- Curiosity and willingness to use AI responsibly to improve efficiency, code quality, and impact.## Preferred Qualifications- Experience participating in a **CMS migration or re-platforming project**, such as migrating from Webflow or another monolithic CMS to a headless stack.- Familiarity with **Webflow**, particularly legacy content structures or migration work.- Experience with design systems, **Figma-to-code workflows**, or component library development.- Knowledge of **SEO/AEO strategy and tooling** for marketing-focused websites.## Skills & Competencies- Web development- Senior individual-contributor engineering- Next.js- React- JavaScript- TypeScript- HTML- CSS- App Router- SSG, ISR, and SSR- Vercel- Sanity CMS- GROQ- Headless CMS- Tailwind CSS- Component-based development- Design systems- Responsive and cross-browser development- Accessibility and WCAG- Core Web Vitals and web performance- SEO and AEO- Analytics and A/B testing- APIs and third-party integrations- Marketing technology- GTM and data layers- CI/CD- Git and version control- AI-assisted development- Technical communication- Collaboration- Problem-solving- Attention to detail## Education & Experience**Education:**- No specific degree or educational requirement is stated in the source job description.**Experience:**- **3–5 years of web development experience**.- Professional experience with modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly Next.js or comparable React-based frameworks.- Experience with headless CMS platforms and structured content.- Experience developing responsive, accessible, performant, and localization-ready web experiences.- Experience integrating APIs, analytics, tracking, and marketing services.- Experience using modern developer tooling including Git and CI/CD.## Work Arrangement & Schedule- **Location:** Antioch, California, United States- **Work arrangement:** Remote- **Remote environment:** Vanta is a remote-oriented company with offices in SF, NYC, London, Dublin, Tel Aviv, and Sydney.- **Employment type:** Not specified in the source job description.- **Weekly hours:** Not specified in the source job description.- **Schedule flexibility:** Not specifically stated.- **Weekend requirements:** Not specified in the source job description.- **Work authorization:** U.S. work authorization without current or future employer sponsorship is required.## Compensation & Benefits- **Compensation:** Industry-competitive salary and equity.- **Base pay:** The source states that Vanta provides base pay ranges for all U.S.-based job postings, but the specific range is not included in the supplied text.- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans.- **16 weeks of paid parental leave** for all new parents.- Health and wellness stipend.- Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend.- Commuter benefits for team members reporting to the San Francisco and New York City offices.- Family planning benefits.- Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting.- Flexible PTO policy.- **80 hours of sick time**.- **11 company-paid holidays**.- Virtual team-building activities, lunch-and-learns, and other company-wide events.## Compliance / Additional InformationVanta's mission is to help businesses earn and prove trust through continuous security monitoring and verification. The company emphasizes a kind, talented, supportive, and collaborative working environment.Vanta is an equal opportunity employer.