Website Optimization & Advanced Animation Development

Job ID: 39374822

Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR

Expert Web Developer for Website Optimization, Accessibility & GSAP-Based Animations

We’re seeking a highly skilled front-end developer to optimize and refine an existing WordPress website based on a detailed technical directive and scope of work. This project involves comprehensive improvements to accessibility, performance, security, SEO, and the implementation of scoped, scroll-triggered animations using GSAP, ScrollTrigger, and Lenis. All work must strictly adhere to provided Figma designs and meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

Scope of Work:

Accessibility:

Add missing ARIA labels and HTML5 landmark roles

Ensure keyboard navigability and clear focus states

Improve placeholder and label usage in all forms

Ensure full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance

Performance Optimization:

Minify and consolidate CSS and JS files

Lazy-load media and defer non-critical assets

Eliminate unused WordPress classes, plugins, and inline code

Defer third-party scripts and improve Lighthouse and PageSpeed scores

Security Hardening:

Remove WordPress version exposure

Implement proper input sanitization

Strengthen headers (CSP, X-Frame-Options, etc.)

Prevent brute-force attacks

SEO Enhancements:

Add meta titles, descriptions, canonical tags, alt text

Implement schema markup (JSON-LD) for organization and services

Review and optimize XML sitemap and robots.txt

Code Quality:

Clean, DRY, semantic HTML5

Modular, maintainable CSS/JS

Remove dead code and unnecessary dependencies

Strict adherence to indentation and naming conventions

GSAP Animation & UX Refinement:

Implement pixel-perfect, scoped animations using GSAP, ScrollTrigger, and Lenis

Recreate scroll-based transitions, reveal effects, and micro-interactions based on Figma

Ensure smooth performance across devices (no jank or flickers)

Leverage GPU-accelerated transforms and throttled event listeners

You Should Have:

Expertise in front-end performance, accessibility, and semantic markup

Deep knowledge of JavaScript, DOM manipulation, and animation libraries like GSAP

Experience implementing scroll-based animations and micro-interactions from design files

Strong familiarity with accessibility tools (WAVE, axe DevTools, Lighthouse)

Ability to deliver high-quality, production-ready code without micromanagement

Respect for clean, readable, and maintainable code structures

Validation Tools (Required):

Google Lighthouse

WAVE / axe DevTools

Google PageSpeed Insights

GTMetrix

Google Rich Results Test

SSL Labs and HTTP Security Header Scanner

Deliverables:

Optimized site in a local/staging environment (without affecting live site)

Fully validated, WCAG-compliant, SEO-optimized front-end

Animation layer aligned precisely with Figma designs

Clean, modular source code ready for production

This is a precision-driven project for a client who will be reviewing the codebase — not just visual output. Please apply only if you're confident in your ability to deliver high-performance, technically sound code.
Related categories: JavaScript WordPress CSS Animation HTML5