Date: February 16, 2021 Job Title: WordPress Web Developer Reports To: Director of Web FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range: $65K – $70K
JOB SUMMARY
The WordPress Web Developer should demonstrate at least 5 years of experience working with the other members of the design and development teams to develop, implement, and maintain both front-end and back-end solutions for custom WordPress websites. This includes building themes, plugins, and data integrations that are customized to the needs of the client. Our web developers enjoy plenty of variety and a wide range of projects that include clients from all different market sectors that require custom development projects, as well as site maintenance tasks involving accessibility, speed and performance, and technical SEO. This creative will be able to work on a variety of projects and clients in a timely manner that accurately portrays the client’s brand and provides a desirable user experience to the user base.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Build custom solutions as plugins, or by extending themes
Build custom themes to a design and tech spec
Build custom data integrations with different API’s
Implement solutions to improve site speed and performance
Implement solutions to improve a sites accessibility
Implement solutions to improve a site’s SEO
Understand and synthesize a set of business goals and create thoughtful and scalable solutions
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include
Become Google Analytics Certified
Develop an advanced understanding of conversion optimizing a website using Google Tag Manager and other related analytics platforms
Attend GTMA U classes surrounding marketing fundamentals
Attending team meetings and company meetings
Contribute in a positive way to our company culture
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
5+ years experience with WordPress and related tools required
Intermediate to advanced understanding of PHP
Able to build a custom theme
Able to build a custom plugin
Competent using and extending WordPress plugins: ACF, Gravity Forms
Able to use modern development approaches using things like, Sass, Webpack, npm, composer
Proficient with HTML, CSS, Javascript and PHP
Proficient with Git/Github
Personal time management & self motivation
Attention to detail & problem-solving skills
Above average communication skills (written and verbal)
Fluent in English
Proficient with Apple computers
Qualified applicants must pass a background check
