Full Stack Developer (WordPress)

Appleton Creative; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Appleton Creative in Orlando, Florida seeks a skilled full-stack WordPress developer to build entire websites and web apps, create new features, and maintain existing projects. You will work with designers and a senior programmer to deliver on-brand, high-performance sites.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in full-time development, expert HTML/CSS, advanced WordPress theme/plugin knowledge, and experience with modern JS tooling. This contract role offers growth toward full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS and responsive web development best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Functional knowledge PHP & MySQL.
• Experience with SEO best practices.

Responsibilities

• Precisely build out responsive websites and landing pages from design files using modern HTML/CSS and frameworks.
• Develop custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
• Launch and manage websites through hosting control panels and collaborate with designers.
• Write maintainable, well-documented code and stay current with development trends.

Skills

HTML/CSS

WordPress development

JavaScript/jQuery

PHP & MySQL

Responsive design

Git

SEO best practices

CSS preprocessors (Sass)

MVC architecture

ACF Pro / Gutenberg blocks

Education

Degreed (or equivalent)

5+ years full-time experience

Tools

WordPress

PHP

MySQL

Git

Gulp.js

NPM

ES6

Bootstrap

ACF Pro

Gutenberg Blocks

Job description

Employer Description

Appleton is an award-winning agency in the heart of Downtown Orlando that provides advertising and marketing solutions for high-profile regional and national clients. Services include strategic planning, brand development, web, digital, video, print, public relations and media. We are a high-energy, fast-paced team that works with a wide range of mediums and markets. We have an inviting culture that emphasizes charitable giving, positive attitudes, communication, mutual support and a strong work ethic. Appleton has continually been voted a Best Place to Work by the Orlando Business Journal since 2017. We have great benefits, a flexible work environment, the latest industry technology and programs, free parking downtown and an endless supply of snacks and caffeine. We are dedicated to our employees’ personal and professional growth, providing continuous education and opportunities to work on award-winning projects and campaigns.

Appleton Creative – Orlando, Florida

Employer Description

Appleton is an award-winning agency in the heart of Downtown Orlando that provides advertising and marketing solutions for high-profile regional and national clients. Services include strategic planning, brand development, web, digital, video, print, public relations and media. We are a high-energy, fast-paced team that works with a wide range of mediums and markets. We have an inviting culture that emphasizes charitable giving, positive attitudes, communication, mutual support and a strong work ethic. Appleton has continually been voted a Best Place to Work by the Orlando Business Journal since 2017. We have great benefits, a flexible work environment, the latest industry technology and programs, free parking downtown and an endless supply of snacks and caffeine. We are dedicated to our employees’ personal and professional growth, providing continuous education and opportunities to work on award-winning projects and campaigns.

Job Description

We are looking for an outstanding full-stack developer with extensive WordPress experience who will be responsible for developing entire website and web app projects and develop new features for existing projects as needed. The ideal candidate is well versed in modern web development best practices and an expert in WordPress theme and plugin development without the use of pre-made templates or page builders. If selected for an interview, please be prepared to present examples of your work, including source code.

Responsibilities

• Precisely build out responsive websites and landing pages from Photoshop/XD and figma design files using modern HTML/CSS best practices and frameworks/libraries such as Bootstrap and jQuery.
• Manage existing websites, adding new functionality and content through custom themes and plugin creation.
• Install and customize components such as rotators, carousels, and parallax scrolling.
• Develop Custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch, including creating custom post types.
• Customize styles for WordPress plugins such as photo galleries, event calendars, contact forms, and shopping carts.
• Develop custom web app solutions using the best tools for the job.
• Launching and managing websites through cPanel.
• Collaborate with senior programmer on project requirements and documentation.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure websites stay on-brand.
• Write and maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferrable code.
• Maintain working knowledge of new development software, trends, and practices related to your responsibilities.
• Review existing sites for opportunities of improvement and features.
• Test sites for performance and security.
• Provide WordPress technical support and instruction.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS and responsive web development best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of WordPress theme and plugin development.
• Functional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript (jQuery), and DOM page manipulation.
• Functional knowledge PHP & MySQL.
• Experience & knowledge with SEO best practices.
• Familiarity with user experience best practices, including mobile platforms.
• Strong oral & written communication skills with both teams & clients.
• Strong issue tracking and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with CSS preprocessors such as Sass.
• Strong familiarity with Git.
• Experience with CLI tools and task runners such as Gulp.js.
• Experience using package managers such as NPM.
• Familiarity with ES6 syntax.
• Strong understanding of MVC architecture.
• Functional knowledge of 3rd party API Integration

Additional Experience a Plus

• Git / Stack Overflow community participation
• Experience working in software development teams
• Advertising Agency experience
• Strong sense of UX/UI design
• Familiarity with developing Gutenberg Blocks and or ACF Pro Plugin

Requirements

• Type: Contract with potential for full time
• Experience: Minimum 3 years full-time experience
• Education: Degreed(or 5+ years full time experience)
• Functions: Development, Programming
• Industries: Web Development, Software

Compensation based on experience.