WordPress Engineer

Auslanka Technologies; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company is seeking an experienced WordPress Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in WordPress development, particularly in creating custom solutions and optimizing website performance. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining WordPress sites, creating themes and plugins, and collaborating with design teams. Flexible working hours and remote options available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for career advancement

Collaborative work environment

Access to ongoing training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Proficiency in writing custom PHP code for WordPress.
• Strong experience with Elementor page builder for custom layouts and designs.
• Excellent skills in CSS, including responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Deep understanding of WordPress child themes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using best practices.
• Create custom WordPress themes and plugins as per project requirements.
• Optimize website performance, including speed and SEO considerations.
• Collaborate with the design team to translate UI/UX designs into functional websites.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, including security vulnerabilities and bugs.

Skills

WordPress development

Custom PHP coding

Elementor

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

Version Control (Git)

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

WooCommerce

RESTful APIs

Job description

Location: Remote

Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Experience: 3+ years

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented and experienced WordPress Engineer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in WordPress development, with a focus on creating custom solutions, optimizing website performance, and ensuring seamless user experiences. You will work closely with our design and content teams to build and maintain high-quality WordPress websites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using best practices.
• Create custom WordPress themes and plugins as per project requirements.
• Work extensively with Elementor to design and implement responsive layouts.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Optimize website performance, including speed and SEO considerations.
• Ensure the compatibility of websites across different browsers and devices.
• Collaborate with the design team to translate UI/UX designs into functional websites.
• Implement and maintain child themes to ensure the safe customization of WordPress themes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve website issues, including security vulnerabilities and bugs.
• Stay updated on the latest WordPress developments and industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Custom WP Codes: Proficiency in writing custom PHP code for WordPress.
• Elementor: Strong experience with Elementor page builder for custom layouts and designs.
• CSS: Excellent skills in CSS, including responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Child Themes: Deep understanding of WordPress child themes and best practices for theme customization.
• HTML & JavaScript: Proficiency in HTML and JavaScript.
• Version Control: Experience with Git for version control.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with WooCommerce and other WordPress plugins.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and website optimization techniques.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and compliance.
• Experience with site migrations and WordPress Multisite setups.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing company.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above qualifications and are passionate about building high-quality WordPress websites, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and portfolio through our online application form here with the subject line "WordPress Engineer Application."