Wordpress Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Job Description/ Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of hosting and with underlying technical architecture for WordPress websites, web applications, and other online content.
• Ensure high-performance and availability, and manage all technical aspects of the CMS
• Integrate custom templates seamlessly with existing content. Develop scalable WordPress plugins and themes in accordance with WordPress standards and documentation.
• Create and customize WordPress themes and plugins. Design and implement new features and functionality.
• Ensure high-performance and availability, managing all technical aspects of the CMS.
• Continuously optimize our websites for performance, speed, and security. Troubleshoot and debug WordPress sites and web applications.
• Perform regular maintenance tasks including theme updates, plugin updates, security updates, etc.
• Guide projects from kick-off to final launch. Define, create, and document any technical requirements for assigned tasks. Assist in assignment of work and establishing realistic timelines.
• Convert XD design files into pixel perfect, dynamic layouts.
• Maintain codebase in accordance with source and version control best practices (Git)
• Integrate custom post types with dynamic custom fields utilizing vanilla WordPress hooks, functions and APIs.
• Develop themes with a clear understanding of the WordPress theme architecture and post loop

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
• Proven 5+ years of work experience as a WordPress developer.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery.
• Knowledge of code versioning tools including Git, GitHub, and SVN.
• Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug.
• Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Good communication skills.