WordPress Developer

About the role

We are seeking a talented WordPress Developer to join our growing and creative team. You’ll be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including WordPress theme and plugin implementation, site integration, and security updates. Your mission is to design appealing and user-friendly websites that meet client needs and match design and functionality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy new features and functions
• Design and manage the website’s architecture
• Manage all technical aspects of the CMS, ensuring high performance and availability
• Assist in creating functional, responsive templates and converting them into themes and plugins
• Improve website speed, functionality, and user experience
• Respond to and troubleshoot website problems
• Develop strategies to increase subscribers and website traffic
• Monitor live website performance
• Manage WordPress website themes
• Visualize and implement modern website designs
• Identify and optimize keywords for website efficiency
• Conduct WordPress training for staff
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field from a four-year college or university
• Three to five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Work experience as a WordPress Developer
• Project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics

Skills

• Deep understanding of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery
• Knowledge of code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, and SVN
• Experience with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug
• Experience collaborating with a team of developers