Full Stack WordPress Developer

Summary

Join our team as a Full Stack WordPress Developer and collaborate on innovative, large-scale WordPress projects. You will develop custom solutions, implement new features, and advise on best practices. This role requires strong WordPress expertise, including plugin architecture, Gutenberg blocks, and data handling. Experience with backend development, security, and performance is essential. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are vital for success in this position. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for full-time employees.

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience working as a backend web developer on production sites
• 2+ years’ experience working on WordPress sites
• Experience implementing complex WordPress solutions
• Ability to work remotely with little-to-no supervision is a must
• Experience writing code with a focus on security and performance
• Experience working with at least one automated testing framework
• Demonstrated experience developing on the WordPress platform (for example, one or more of: Solid experience with WordPress methods and development patterns, Gutenberg blocks, handling data securely within WordPress, plugin development, or leveraging the REST API)
• Thorough understanding of the software development life cycle (i.e., seeing a project through from spec to completion)
• Attention to Detail – Be naturally precise, and take genuine, personal pride in being meticulous about your craft
• Project Management communication - Will communicate clearly to let Project Managers and/or the Lead Web Developer know that work has been completed or if you have a question
• Collaboration - Collaborate with the project strategist and senior backend developers to articulate the best technological solution for the problem at hand. You enjoy working with others in an environment that balances team-wide communication with independent work
• Communication – Our operational style emphasizes flexibility and encourages autonomy. As a result, uncommonly good common sense, and exceptional communication skills are indispensable for every team member
• Time Management – We know that nothing is ever ‘done.' The proven ability to manage your time sensibly and proportionately with project priorities is critical
• Analyst - Analyze user story acceptance criteria to ensure technical feasibility and point out potential issues
• Architect - Architect and develop new backend features and plugins, custom functionality, and theme integration as needed
• Quality - Write high quality code with readability, efficiency, and maintainability in mind
• Develop - Develop and maintain complex WordPress-based applications. Implement complex features using modern PHP code and patterns

Responsibilities

• Develop custom solutions using the WordPress framework
• Oversee and execute the implementation of new feature requests
• Advise on and support WordPress best practices
• Work with Project Managers to help understand the technical aspects of the work and to help estimate effort
• Review code and pull requests from other developers
• Set up code repositories and remote development installations
• Continuous integration and automated deployment pipelines
• Coordinate releases with partner IT groups
• Help other developers and asking for help from other developers

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of WordPress plugin architecture and how WordPress organizes data
• Javascript
• React
• JQuery
• CSS
• HTML
• PHP 7+
• MySQL
• JQuery
• Linux
• APIs and Web Services – Experience working with APIs, and creating and consuming web services, using SOAP and REST protocols
• XML – Understand how to properly structure and use XML for transferring data

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Equipment budget
• Professional development reimbursement
• Wellness benefits