Full Stack Developer (WordPress)

Appleton is an award-winning agency in the heart of Downtown Orlando that provides advertising and marketing solutions for high-profile regional and national clients. Services include strategic planning, brand development, web, digital, video, print, public relations, and media. We are a high-energy, fast-paced team that works with a wide range of mediums and markets. Our inviting culture emphasizes charitable giving, positive attitudes, communication, mutual support, and a strong work ethic. Appleton has continually been voted a Best Place to Work by the Orlando Business Journal since 2017.

About the role

We are looking for an outstanding full-stack developer with extensive WordPress experience who will be responsible for developing entire website and web app projects and developing new features for existing projects as needed. The ideal candidate is well-versed in modern web development best practices and an expert in WordPress theme and plugin development without the use of pre-made templates or page builders.

Responsibilities

• Precisely build out responsive websites and landing pages from Photoshop/XD and Figma design files using modern HTML/CSS best practices and frameworks/libraries such as Bootstrap and jQuery.
• Manage existing websites, adding new functionality and content through custom themes and plugin creation.
• Install and customize components such as rotators, carousels, and parallax scrolling.
• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, including creating custom post types.
• Customize styles for WordPress plugins such as photo galleries, event calendars, contact forms, and shopping carts.
• Develop custom web app solutions using the best tools for the job.
• Launch and manage websites through cPanel.
• Collaborate with senior programmer on project requirements and documentation.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure websites stay on-brand.
• Write and maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferrable code.
• Maintain working knowledge of new development software, trends, and practices related to your responsibilities.
• Review existing sites for opportunities of improvement and features.
• Test sites for performance and security.
• Provide WordPress technical support and instruction.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years full-time experience (or degreed with 5+ years full-time experience).
• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive web development best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript (jQuery) and DOM page manipulation.
• Functional knowledge of PHP & MySQL.
• Experience & knowledge with SEO best practices.
• Familiarity with user experience best practices, including mobile platforms.
• Strong oral & written communication skills with both teams & clients.
• Strong issue tracking and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CSS preprocessors such as Sass.
• Strong familiarity with Git.
• Experience with CLI tools and task runners such as Gulp.js.
• Experience using package managers such as NPM.
• Familiarity with ES6 syntax.
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture.
• Functional knowledge of 3rd party API integration.

Additional Experience a Plus

• Git / Stack Overflow community participation.
• Experience working in software development teams.
• Advertising agency experience.
• Strong sense of UX/UI design.
• Familiarity with developing Gutenberg Blocks and/or ACF Pro Plugin.

Benefits

• Great benefits.
• Flexible work environment.
• Latest industry technology and programs.
• Free parking downtown.
• Endless supply of snacks and caffeine.
• Continuous education and opportunities to work on award-winning projects and campaigns.

Type: Contract with potential for full time.