Monkey Wrencher & WordPress Developer

Cheeky Monkey Media; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative digital agency based in Kelowna is seeking a web developer proficient in WordPress. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in PHP, Linux administration, and experience with GIT. Responsibilities include building websites, creating custom themes, and conducting peer code reviews. The company promotes a casual and vibrant work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and team-building perks.

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Team building events

Paid lunch hour

Free coffee and refreshments

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of WordPress development experience.
• Experience integrating open source and third-party applications.
• Proficiency in hand-coded, W3C compliant HTML and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Build websites using the WordPress framework.
• Develop custom themes and templates.
• Perform peer code reviews and commit work to GIT.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP programming

Linux administration

MySQL

HTML & CSS

GIT version control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Eclipse IDE

Job description

Cheeky Monkey Media (based in Kelowna, BC) is looking for a web developer with a strong understanding of open source web technology LAMP (Linux Apache MySQL PHP) stack. We typically build client solutions with Drupal and WordPress and we need somebody to jump into the WordPress work, while continually learning and growing as a well-rounded Monkey Wrencher. This position is specifically for a web developer with great knowledge of WordPress, with an interest in learning more about Drupal, React, and PHP programming in general.

If you have experience with WordPress, are pathological about hitting deadlines and delivering code, and are eager to learn and grow, we want to connect with you. Previous agency experience is a huge plus, but not a dealbreaker. We can indoctrinate (ahem, assimilate… uh, welcome… yeah) anybody into the Monkey way of life.

We’re a little off the wall when it comes to our in-office culture. To us “Cheeky” is more than just part of our name – it’s a description for our way of life. If you’re tired of working in a boring corporate environment, or seeking a little more camaraderie and fun in your workday, then we want to speak with you. Perks of joining our zoo include sassy colleagues, regular Nerf assaults while sitting at your desk, and a dog-friendly office that will challenge your sanity.

Job Responsibilities:

We’re fun, but on a regular basis, your work will also include the following:

• Building websites – custom and standard – on the WordPress framework
• Navigating the use of community based plugins
• Developing custom theme templates based on designs
• Commiting work to GIT repositories
• Performing peer code review of other team members code
• Write test scripts
• Investigating performance improvements and bottlenecks in code
• Deploy work to different development environments
• Participate in demonstration of completed work to client
• Continual learning to expand your technical knowledge and expertise

Qualities & Skills:

Aside from being a little off-the-wall yourself, here are qualities we’re looking for:

• Pride in your work – You’re always producing high quality work and can follow the standards that Cheeky Monkey Media has set for itself.
• Deadline Oriented – Sticking to the time estimated to finish a project is more than a deadline to you – it’s a promise. But, if more time is needed you are able to communicate those issues clearly and quickly with the supervisor.
• Time Management – You’re on time and available to take on small or larger projects. In this role, you’ll likely be asked to juggle several projects.
• Communications – Collaborating and discussing problems, solutions, and issues is not a worry for you. You’re comfortable discussing wins and losses with all members of the team.
• Teamwork – You understand and appreciate that you’re part of a bigger team. You have a positive attitude, can work well with others, and are able to communicate well with other officemates.

Experience:

We’re looking toward the future, but in your past, you’ve got this:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field. However, while education is important, we’ll take experience over that any day.
• Minimum of 2 years WordPress development experience
• Experience integrating open source and third party applications into existing systems
• Proficiency in Linux administration, Apache configuration, MySQL database, design, and PHP web development
• Proficiency in hand-coded W3C compliant HTML & CSS
• Thorough understanding and proven implementation of W3C Web Standards
• Knowledge of pre-existing solutions and techniques for solving problems
• Understands GIT and SVN. You know when somebody says “make a branch” they aren’t looking for a tree.

Technical Knowledge

You understand that the following are not anagrams for calculus:

• PHP
• SQL
• CSS / HTML
• Experience with WordPress
• Familiarity with Drupal and other CMS.
• Experience with source control systems.
• Experience with IDE and Eclipse is a bonus.

Our head office is located in beautiful Kelowna, British Columbia. We’re seeking individuals to join our in-office team who can demonstrate a track-record for success in high pressure environments. But, if you’re located outside the BC Interior, we still want to hear from you.

As part of a fun team, the right candidate will be passionate about client solutions, serious about their code, and able to contribute to the wacky office environment. The developer we want is somebody open to learning and laughing, while producing the best web solutions.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes salary, performance bonuses, and group benefits coverage. As well, additional perks include a casual work environment (lol – because we needed to emphasize that at this point?), team building events, paid lunch hour as part of your 8 hour day, free safety glasses for in-office employees (Nerf protection), and free coffee and refreshments to keep you wired up while you’re coding.

Cheeky Monkey Media is a flourishing company, with potential for growth. We’re looking for a person that can do the work today, but take on the lead tomorrow. There’s a lot of room to grow, and we want to hear how we can help you do that with us.

This position is open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Agencies, outsourcing services, or individuals not legally able to work within Canada will NOT be considered.