WordPress Developer

Job Summary

Looking for someone local in San Diego to build and maintain a WordPress website. Must have over 5 years experience and very well versed in all things WordPress.

Duties

• Develop, customize, and optimize WordPress themes and plugins to meet project specifications and enhance website functionality.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement wireframes and develop responsive web designs that ensure a smooth user experience across all devices.
• Integrate third-party APIs and develop RESTful APIs to extend website capabilities and facilitate data exchange.
• Manage database operations using MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL Server to ensure efficient data handling and scalability.
• Utilize developer tools such as Visual Studio, GitHub, Jenkins, and Trello to streamline development workflows and version control.
• Implement best practices in web security, performance optimization, and SEO to maximize website visibility and reliability.
• Conduct unit testing, code reviews, and debugging sessions to maintain high-quality code standards within an Agile software development environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing custom WordPress themes and plugins with a strong understanding of PHP, HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS/SASS), JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js), TypeScript, and AJAX.
• Familiarity with front-end development tools such as Bootstrap, Wireframing tools, and responsive web design principles.
• Knowledge of system architecture including Docker containers, DevOps practices like CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions, and experience working within Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with database management systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite, or Microsoft SQL Server; knowledge of SQL queries is essential.
• Experience working with web servers like Apache Tomcat or Nginx; familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS is a plus.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development using JSON/XML formats; experience with GraphQL or SOAP web services is advantageous.
• Ability to work within an Agile framework using tools like Jira or Trello; excellent communication skills for collaborating across teams.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices for web design; experience optimizing websites for performance and scalability in e-commerce or other web applications is preferred.

Join us to build innovative digital solutions that captivate users worldwide! We value creativity, technical expertise, and a proactive mindset—if you're eager to make an impact through cutting-edge web development practices, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $33.28 - $50.00 per hour

Work Location: In person