Senior WordPress Developer

Vuejobs; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work options

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Vuejobs is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to lead the development, customization, and maintenance of WordPress-based websites for a dynamic non-profit. You will collaborate with design and marketing teams to deliver fast, SEO-optimized sites and mentor junior developers.

The role requires expertise in WordPress, front-end and back-end development, and experience with plugins like WooCommerce, ACF, and Elementor. Remote-friendly with flexible hours and a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in WordPress development.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.
• Experience with popular WordPress plugins and frameworks (e.g., WooCommerce, ACF, Elementor).
• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end web development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WordPress websites, ensuring high performance, availability, and scalability.
• Customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet specific project requirements.
• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to implement new features and enhancements.
• Optimize websites for SEO, speed, and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, and performance problems.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to ensure our websites are cutting-edge.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and best practices.
• Work with RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Ensure websites comply with web standards, accessibility guidelines, and best practices.

Skills

WordPress

Front-end development

Back-end development

RESTful APIs

Mentoring

Code reviews

SEO optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Web Development

Tools

WooCommerce

ACF

Elementor

Git

Docker

Jenkins

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time

Company Overview: We are a dynamic and innovative non-profit dedicated to delivering cutting-edge web solutions. Our team is passionate about technology and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior WordPress Developer to join our growing team.

Job Description:

As a Senior WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for the development, customization, and maintenance of WordPress-based websites. You will work closely with our design and marketing teams to create high-quality, user-friendly, and SEO-optimized websites that meet our clients' needs. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of WordPress, a strong background in web development, and a keen eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain WordPress websites, ensuring high performance, availability, and scalability.


• Customize WordPress themes and plugins to meet specific project requirements.


• Collaborate with designers, project managers, and other developers to implement new features and enhancements.


• Optimize websites for SEO, speed, and responsiveness.


• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, bugs, and performance problems.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to ensure our websites are cutting-edge.


• Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers.


• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and best practices.


• Work with RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.


• Ensure websites comply with web standards, accessibility guidelines, and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in WordPress development.


• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.


• Experience with popular WordPress plugins and frameworks (e.g., WooCommerce, ACF, Elementor).


• Strong understanding of front-end and back-end web development.


• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).


• Experience with website optimization techniques and tools (e.g., caching, CDN, image optimization).


• Knowledge of SEO best practices and tools.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).


• Familiarity with server-side technologies and database management (e.g., MySQL).


• Understanding of web security best practices.


• Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Jenkins).


• Contributions to open-source WordPress projects or plugins.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Flexible working hours and remote work options.


• Professional development opportunities and training.


• Generous paid time off and holidays.


• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.