Key purpose:We're on the lookout for a WordPress Developer who is able to pair the art of design with strong technical ability. Were looking for no-nonsense, hard-working people with a can-do attitude.Duties and responsibilities:
Ability to work in a team
Good at pro-actively identify and implement new ideas/solutions
Great communication skills
Planning, structuring and configuring WordPress systems
Developing custom PHP modules, themes and plugins for WordPress
Improving the quality and functionality of our existing systems
Monitoring and analysing our software under real-world, production conditions
Evaluating new technologies for their feasibility and usefulness
Collaborating with other development teams and freelancers
Continually growing, learning, and sharing as we strive to keep pushing our technical boundaries
Manage your own time well and meet deadlines
Qualifications and experience:
3+ years WordPress experience and web development experience
Good understanding of responsive web design and a mobile first approach to development
Strong portfolio of work
Clean coding methods
Skillset must include:
CSS/CSS3 for front end templating
HTML 5
PHP
Javascript
Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Illustrator
SEO and UX understanding
Experience with:
Subversion (Git)
Database administration (MySQL)
Must be able to code own responsive template from PSD
Able to manipulate plugins to perform required functions (mentioning examples will be beneficial)
Experience using child themes and familiar plugins
Building new WordPress sites/systems from scratch (including themes and plugins)
Ability to work on Macintosh computer
Brownie points:
Understanding SEO
Understanding of different CMS platforms such as Drupal, Joomla and Umbraco
You have an appreciation for testing and automation.