- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient backend solutions using WordPress.
- Create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks.
- Work alongside UX/UI designers to translate design into a functional and engaging user experience.
- Code responsive and user-friendly websites based on client specifications or approved graphic design files.
- Maintain high code quality adhering to community standards for accessibility and semantic HTML5 standards.
- Optimize website templates for SEO strategies and techniques.
- Create a consistent user experience across various platforms and devices through testing.
- Code and test websites to meet Google s PageSpeed Insights, Page Experience, and Core Web Vitals standards.
- Extend WordPress functionality through custom post types, plugins, or REST API connections.
- Oversee technical aspects of the CMS and server-side configurations for optimal performance.
- Regularly test and implement updates for WordPress core, plugins, or themes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve website issues related to themes, plugins, or hosting environments.
- Research, learn, and implement the latest WordPress software updates.
- Provide support and training for managing and updating the WordPress CMS.
- Document code, solutions, and methodologies for future reference.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of development experience with WordPress.
- Experience working with a variety of WordPress plugins.
- Proficiency in custom WordPress themes and plugin development.
- Experience with PHP development and frameworks.
- Working knowledge of SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
- Familiarity with versioning tools like GitHub.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Desire to learn and take on new challenges.
- Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow).
- Understanding of agile development tools and processes.