WordPress Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and experienced WordPress Developer with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of WordPress, its ecosystem, and related technologies such as PHP, plugins, and themes. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that our WordPress-based websites are functioning optimally, analysing issues, fixing bugs, and implementing enhancements to improve performance and user experience.

Responsibilities:

Website Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of WordPress websites to identify issues, bugs, and areas for improvement.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently to ensure seamless website operation.
Plugin and Theme Management: Evaluate, install, customise, and maintain WordPress plugins and themes to meet project requirements.
Code Review and Optimization: Review existing codebase, optimise performance, and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
Website Maintenance: Regularly update WordPress core, plugins, and themes to ensure security and stability.
Performance Optimization: Implement strategies to improve website speed, responsiveness, and overall performance.
Security Management: Proactively monitor and mitigate security risks, including malware detection and removal.
Hosting and Domain Management: Work with hosting providers and manage domain settings as necessary.
Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, content creators, and marketers to deliver integrated solutions.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation for all website configurations, customizations, and procedures.
Social Media Maintenance: Develop and execute social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across various platforms. Create and schedule compelling content, monitor social media channels for comments and inquiries, and analyse performance metrics to optimise social media campaigns. Keep abreast of industry trends and incorporate innovative approaches to drive audience growth and interaction.

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience as a WordPress Developer.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in WordPress development, including custom theme and plugin development.
Strong understanding of PHP programming language.
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/jQuery.

Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to checking, testing, and debugging websites to ensure flawless functionality.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Hosting and Domain Knowledge: Understanding of hosting environments, domain management, and DNS configurations.
Security Awareness: Knowledge of common security threats and techniques for securing WordPress websites.
Page Speed Optimization: Experience with tools like PageSpeed Insights and techniques for optimising website performance.
Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and contribute positively to team goals.

Continuous Learning: Eagerness to stay updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in WordPress development.

Custom WordPress Designs:
• Design and implement custom WordPress
themes and templates.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to
understand design preferences and
requirements.
• Ensure designs are responsive, user-friendly,
and aligned with branding guidelines.

Graphic Design Skills:
• Utilise Canva, Photoshop, and other graphic
design tools to create visual assets for websites.
• Design graphics, logos, banners, and other
digital assets as needed.
• Optimise images for web use while maintaining
quality and performance.

Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience and skills.
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Dynamic and innovative work environment with a supportive team.
If you are passionate about WordPress development and possess the skills and experience outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Join us in creating exceptional WordPress-powered websites that exceed client expectations and drive business success.