WordPress Developer
Xenon Information Technology · Indiana, United States · 4 days ago
EngineeringFull-time
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled WordPress Developer to join our team and play a key role in building, maintaining, and enhancing websites for our clients and internal projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about web development, has a strong understanding of WordPress architecture, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress themes and plugins.
- Build responsive, user-friendly websites optimized for speed and performance.
- Customize and extend existing themes using child themes and custom code.
- Integrate third-party APIs and services (e.g., payment gateways, CRMs).
- Troubleshoot and resolve website bugs, performance issues, and security vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with designers, content creators, and project managers to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in WordPress and web development.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a WordPress Developer with a strong portfolio.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
- Strong knowledge of PHP and MySQL.
- Experience with popular page builders (e.g., Elementor, WPBakery, Gutenberg).
- Familiarity with Git version control.
- Understanding of SEO, accessibility, and website performance best practices.
- Experience with WooCommerce is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with headless WordPress or JAMstack approaches.
- Knowledge of REST APIs and GraphQL.
- Familiarity with deployment tools and CI/CD pipelines.
- Comfortable working with command-line tools and local development environments (e.g., Docker, Local WP).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Flexible work hours and remote work options.
- Opportunities for learning and professional development.
- A creative and supportive team environment.