WordPress Developer

Fantom Corporation; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fantom Corporation is seeking a WordPress Web Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise WordPress solutions, including custom themes and plugins, with AWS integration for mission-critical operations. You will work cross-functionally to deliver scalable web and cloud-based applications.

The ideal candidate has strong WordPress, PHP, and JavaScript experience, plus cloud experience in AWS and the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical

Qualifications

• Proven WordPress development experience including custom themes and plugins.
• Strong PHP and JavaScript skills for front-end and back-end development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and modern web development practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.
• Develop custom WordPress plugins using PHP to extend functionality.
• Create responsive WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, and PHP.
• Implement interactive features with JavaScript (dynamic UI components).
• Develop and maintain enterprise web-based applications and integrations with AWS services.
• Configure and administer WordPress environments and use WordPress APIs/hooks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable web and cloud solutions.
• Support DevOps processes, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

WordPress development

PHP

JavaScript

AWS

Cloud technologies

Communication

Tools

GitHub

Git

Jira

Tableau/Power BI

Job description

Fantom Corporation is a mission-focused organization supporting critical programs across the defense and intelligence community. We partner with our customers to deliver high-impact technical solutions while fostering a culture built on trust, expertise, and long-term career growth.

We are seeking a WordPress Web Application Developer to design, develop, and maintain enterprise web applications and custom WordPress solutions supporting mission-critical operations. This role focuses on developing custom WordPress themes and plugins, integrating cloud-based services, and building scalable web applications that provide exceptional user experiences.

The ideal candidate has experience with WordPress development, PHP, JavaScript, cloud technologies, AWS, and modern web development practices, along with the ability to communicate technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Design, develop, and maintain custom WordPress websites, themes, and plugins
• Develop custom WordPress plugins using PHP to extend website functionality
• Create custom WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, and PHP to deliver modern, responsive user experiences
• Develop interactive website features using JavaScript, including dynamic UI components such as sliders, modals, and custom widgets
• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise web-based applications
• Configure and administer WordPress content management systems
• Develop custom integrations using WordPress APIs, hooks, and core functionality
• Design and integrate cloud-based applications, databases, and web services within AWS environments
• Develop and integrate enterprise applications with commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solutions
• Communicate technical concepts and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Develop technical documentation and recommend improvements to existing systems and processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable web and cloud solutions
• Support DevOps processes, version control, and application lifecycle management
• Must be fully cleared with a recent polygraph
• Must be willing and able to work fully onsite at the location listed in this posting
• Experience developing custom WordPress plugins using PHP
• Experience developing custom WordPress themes using HTML, CSS, and PHP
• Experience developing interactive web functionality using JavaScript
• Experience designing and developing web-based applications
• Experience configuring and administering WordPress environments
• Strong understanding of WordPress core functionality, hooks, APIs, and custom development practices
• Experience developing applications within AWS environments
• Experience designing, developing, integrating, and maintaining cloud-based applications and databases
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience creating website graphics using Adobe Creative Cloud applications
• Experience designing innovative web solutions and user experiences
• Experience creating and managing AWS Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
• Experience provisioning and managing Amazon EC2 instances
• Experience configuring AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), security groups, and load balancers
• Experience administering Linux and Unix systems
• Experience developing dashboards using Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or similar business intelligence platforms
• Experience with NoSQL databases and enterprise data management
• Experience using GitHub, Git, Jira, or similar version control and project management tools
• Experience integrating COTS applications with custom software solutions
• Experience integrating and managing enterprise data sets
• Experience working within DevOps environments and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience automating business processes and workflows
• Experience working with enterprise data warehouses and large-scale data flows
• Experience designing and developing applications using Palantir
• #CJ

Fantom Corp is a Software Development, Agile Cloud, Cyber Security (Risk Management, Assessments & Authorization (A&A)), Data, AI Platform (Computer Vision Models), Podcasting Media Services, and IT Services provider. Established in 2015, Fantom Corp serves Federal customers with top-notch Cybersecurity Architects, Data Scientists/Analysts, Software Engineers/Developers, DevSecOps Engineers, Project Managers, Identity, Credential Access Management (ICAM) services , and Cloud-certified practitioners. We excel in delivering emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on identifying trends, object detection, and classification of structured and unstructured data. Fantom Corp possesses mastery in all aspects of digital audio production. We lead in the ideation and creation of efforts for clients who want to harness the power of podcasting. We guide them in selecting the right show format for their needs and goals. As a Small Business, we possess the innovation, speed and flexibility to meet your requirements.