Senior WordPress Developer

Overall Summary The Senior WordPress Developer implements software requirements for projects based on the WordPress technology including the use of PHP, HTML5, CSS3+ and JavaScript. The primary objective for the Senior WordPress Developer is to produce high-quality, well-tested code for deployment within latest WordPress CMS instances. Responsibilities Participates in requirements analysis processes. Collaborates with internal teams in producing software design and architecture. Writes clean, scalable code and unit tests using the PHP programming language. Maintains website standards and performs security testing and website performance testing. Revises, updates, refactors, and debugs code. Develops documentation throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Serves as an expert on developed applications and provides technical support. Qualifications Required Minimum 4+ years of experience working on WordPress projects. Proven experience as a WordPress Developer in a team environment. Excellent knowledge of WordPress, PHP, MySQL, CSS3, Semantic HTML5, and jQuery. Excellent knowledge of developing using WordPress and similar CMS standards. Experience working with and customizing popular plugins such as WooCommerce, Gravity Forms and Advanced Custom Fields Proven experience developing using accessibility guidelines and web standards. Experience using one or more Git-based source code repository systems. Familiarity with architecture styles and API categories (REST, RPC, SOAP, etc.). Understanding of Agile methodologies. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills. Preferred Experience with cloud hosting environments such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud. Knowledge of Google AMP will be an added advantage.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum 4+ years of experience working on WordPress projects. Proven experience as a WordPress Developer in a team environment. Excellent knowledge of WordPress, PHP, MySQL, CSS3, Semantic HTML5, and jQuery. Excellent knowledge of developing using WordPress and similar CMS standards. Experience working with and customizing popular plugins such as WooCommerce, Gravity Forms and Advanced Custom Fields Proven experience developing using accessibility guidelines and web standards. Experience using one or more Git-based source code repository systems. Familiarity with architecture styles and API categories (REST, RPC, SOAP, etc.). Understanding of Agile methodologies. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Excellent attention to detail and time-management skills. Experience with cloud hosting environments such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud. Knowledge of Google AMP will be an added advantage.