WordPress Developer Job Description

Position Overview

As a WordPress Developer, you’ll be a key member of our team as you work closely with our clients, strategists, interactive and creative teams to develop cutting-edge WordPress websites, using modern web compliance standards with a heavy focus on user experience and conversion optimization.

Responsibilities

• High level of knowledge of the WordPress platform and experience coding WordPress websites from the ground up.
• Hands-on experience with database building, modification, form creation and other application development is highly desirable
• Ability to use HTML5 and CSS3 to develop and debug new and existing Web content and sites across multiple browsers and operating systems
• Understanding of Javascript and jQuery Libraries.
• Understanding of Ajax or other dynamic scripting models.
• A thorough understanding of ACF (Advanced Custom Fields)
• Candidate must be ok doing small projects as well as website updates and jumping in on last minute projects for YDOP clients in addition to larger website builds.
• Ability to work within defined timelines based on internal project milestones.
• Maintain familiarity with, and adhere to, brand style and site framework guidelines of the creative, content and conversion teams and documentation.
• Document and communicate project updates to internal Account Management teams.
• Work with strategy team to ensure web specifications, requirements and timelines are met.
• Experience and understanding of PHP is a plus.
• Thorough understanding of mobile first design
• Ability to get jobs done quickly and accurately with minimum supervision.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Web Developer.
• Experience with WordPress Content Management Systems and eCommerce shopping cart software, payment gateways and database integration a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in both MAC and PC computer platforms
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Detail oriented critical thinker with problem solving abilities
• Design Portfolio to showcase capabilities
• Working knowledge of HTML5 & CSS3 and how design translates to development

To apply, email your resume to Aimee Deraco at aimee@ydop.com