WordPress Developer

Premiumcoding; Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in web development seeks a skilled WordPress Developer. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in WordPress theme and plugin development, alongside proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. You'll be responsible for optimizing WordPress sites, migrating websites from other platforms, and integrating essential plugins while working in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in WordPress Development.
• Strong knowledge of WordPress and its architecture.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP/MYSQL, and AJAX.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining WordPress sites.
• Creating custom themes and plugins.
• Optimizing page speed and implementing SEO best practices.

Skills

WordPress Development

Custom Theme Development

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

PHP/MYSQL

AJAX

SEO Best Practices

Cross-browser Compatibility

Tools

GIT

SVN

WooCommerce

ReactJS

AngularJS

BigCommerce

Magento

Shopify

Job description

**You Should Have:**

* Strong knowledge of WordPress Platform.
* Expertise in WordPress Custom Theme Development and Plugin Development.
* Expertise in WP Plugin Integration (WooCommerce, WPML, Membership plugins etc).
* Should understand how to make WordPress manageable from admin panel.
* Understands WP architecture and knows how to perform database and code optimization for WordPress.
* Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
* Proficiency in PHP/MYSQL and AJAX.
* The ability to work on LAMP development environment.
* A thorough understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues.
* Strong understanding of responsive web design techniques.
* Understanding of W3C Web Standards/Semantics and Accessibility Guidelines.
* An ability to work on multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
* Great attention to detail and a highly organized work style.
* A positive and upbeat attitude with the ability to learn quickly.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in WordPress Development.
* Experience with BigCommerce, Magento, and Shopify (preferred).
* Experience with ReactJS/AngularJS (preferred).
* Excellent written and spoken English.
* The availability to work 40 hours per week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm PST.
* The ability to adapt to a diverse and multicultural environment.
* A reliable workstation with a fast computer, microphone and speakers, reliable internet and power if working remotely.

**Your Duties and Tasks:**

* Developing and providing maintenance support for WordPress sites.
* Developing custom themes and plugins.
* Migrating websites from other platforms to WordPress.
* Integrating and setting up plugins like WPML, WooCommerce, Membership, etc.
* Optimizing page speed of WordPress sites.
* Implementing SEO/CRO best practices in WordPress sites.
* Transforming complex PSD layouts into pixel-perfect presentation layer HTML5/CSS3 templates.
* Creating responsive website designs.
* Working with version control systems such as GIT / SVN.
* Working under tight deadlines.
* Handling multiple projects at the same time.
* Producing high-quality work with a strong focus on detail.

_*California, New York, Washington, and Colorado: starting base pay for this position ranges between $15 - $35 per hour. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills test performance, geographic location, and seniority of the position offered. Outside of California, New York, Washington, and Colorado compensation may fall outside the above ranges._