WordPress Software Developer - Subcontractor

Wicket, Inc; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian technology innovation firm is seeking a WordPress Software Developer - Subcontractor to join their remote team. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of web development experience with a focus on WordPress and WooCommerce. Responsibilities include developing membership-based web projects and eCommerce solutions. This role is perfect for individuals looking to leverage their technical skills in an impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in web development.
• Strong background in WordPress and WooCommerce.
• Experience with frontend component-based architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect solutions in WordPress and WooCommerce.
• Write secure and reusable implementation code.
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing web implementations.

Skills

PHP development experience

WordPress knowledge

WooCommerce experience

LAMP stack proficiency

Ability to troubleshoot and debug

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Git version control

Gutenberg block editor

Laravel or other PHP frameworks

Job description

Job Title: WordPress Software Developer - Subcontractor

Department: Web

Reports to: Team Lead – Web Development

Term: Subcontractor

Primary Location:
Remote in Canada

Join Our Mission to Transform Association Technology!

At Wicket, we enable associations to thrive using a modern and flexible ecosystem of software. As a remote-first Canadian company, we're revolutionizing how associations operate and engage with their members through innovative technology solutions.

About Us

Wicket is pioneering the future of association technology with two groundbreaking products:

• Wicket Member: The world's first Member Data Platform (MDP), purpose-built to help associations break free from legacy systems and take control of their member data. This revolutionary platform creates a single source of truth for member information while enabling seamless integration with the tools associations use every day.
• Wicket Web: A powerful web and e-commerce platform built on WordPress and WooCommerce, specifically designed to meet associations' unique digital presence and online transaction needs.

Our diverse client base includes forward-thinking associations across North America who are making real-world impact - from organizations shaping public policy to those advancing healthcare standards. By choosing Wicket, you're not just joining a technology company; you're joining a mission to help associations realize their highest potential and create positive change in their communities.

Working at Wicket means being part of an innovative team that values thoughtful decision-making, proactive leadership, continuous learning, and collaborative success. If you're passionate about using technology to empower organizations that make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Learn more about our culture, values, and opportunities at wicket.io/careers

About You

Wicket is looking for an experienced WordPress Software Developer - Subcontractor. We are looking for candidates who can do 15 - 25 hours per week). Reporting directly to the Team Lead – Web Development, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in web development within a digital/technical agency environment and a strong background in WordPress, WooCommerce, and PHP. Strong front-end and back-end development skills are desired. As a WordPress Developer, you will be involved in the hands-on implementation of membership-based web projects and eCommerce solutions across the full stack for Wicket clients.

Responsibilities of this role:

• Work with the Team Lead to architect solutions that meet the client’s expectations in WordPress and WooCommerce
• Write project implementation code with quality, reusability and security in mind
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to isolate and rectify issues within the codebase, addressing both frontend and backend components of WordPress and WooCommerce websites
• Work on multiple projects across the tech stack
• Review and contribute to functional specifications and provide estimates of effort
• Utilize strong web development skills to troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing WordPress and eCommerce implementations, ensuring optimal performance and user experience
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to understand client requirements and contribute to the planning and management of statements of work for WordPress and eCommerce solutions for existing customers

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients
  

Technical knowledge requirements:

• Strong background as a generalist web developer (both front and back-end)
• PHP development experience
• Previous experience and/or solid understanding of WordPress including the Gutenberg block editor is required
• Experience building frontend component-based architecture.
• Experience with WordPress plugin development
• Experience configuring and coding for the core WooCommerce and WooCommerce Subscription plugins, and Gravity Forms
• Proven experience with LAMP stack in production projects is a must including Linux command line knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience using GIT version control
• Excellent understanding of web technologies, protocols and systems(i.e. HTTP, REST, APIs, JSON, CMSs, CRMs, Mobile Web etc.)
• Experience building integrations is an asset
• Experience with Laravel or other MVC PHP frameworks is an asset
• Experience with web accessibility standards is an asset
• As the first line of your cover letter, put in a Woocommerce hook that can be used to modify fees on the cart total.

Desirable soft skills:

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug your own and third-party code.
• You approach challenges with a curious mindset, explore creative solutions and show resilience in the face of obstacles
• You are naturally curious and eager to learn. You ask questions to deepen your understanding
• Excellent communication skills with client-facing experience

We are accepting applications for remote workers from anywhere in Canada.

When you apply please provide a cover letter clearly explaining how your background is a good fit for this position.

As the first line of your cover letter, put in a Woocommerce hook that can be used to modify fees on the cart total.