Full Time

WordPress Developer

Friendly Environment . Professional Workflow . Awesome Team

Overview

We are looking for a PHP developer who is dedicated to his craft, writes code that is proud of and can hit the ground running. We need you to write beautiful, fast PHP to a high standard, in a timely and scalable way that improves the code-base of our products in meaningful ways.

You will be a part of a creative team that is responsible for all aspects of the ongoing web design & development from the initial specification, through to developing, testing and launching.

Summary

Develops custom, often complex WordPress-based solutions along with general PHP framework-based solutions. Help in finding/developing new technologies and methods to advance the company’s web offerings. Collaborate with system design and implementation. Supports current client websites by providing technical support.

Key Quantifiable Indicators

Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, intermediate JavaScript. Ability to breakdown client problems and develop a solution. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with good time communication skills.
Advantage: Experience in developing for WordPress and WooCommerce

Reports To: Head of Development – Works with: UX/UI Designers, Frontend Developers and Account managers.

Specific Skills

  • Strong understanding of PHP back-end development.
  • Good understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery.
  • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of WordPress and WooCommerce

Responsible for

  • Contributing to “scope of build” conversations with development team, project managers and designers.
  • Integrating sliced PSD files already converted to HTML/CSS into WordPress dynamic theme.
  • Developing custom web applications on top of WordPress that drive business processes.
  • Setting up WooCommerce websites.
  • Contributing to support of current client websites.
  • Participating in regular company-wide and team meetings
  • Participating in on-site and off-site client meetings
  • Contributing to Viral21’s best practices; recommending, exploring and implementing better ways to deliver
  • Growing personal and team member expertise through training, exploring and prospecting

Examples of projects the Developer will work on

  • Setting up WordPress/WooCommerce websites
  • Custom WordPress development
  • Integrating with third-party APIs
  • Customizing WordPress to support specific functionality
  • Developing new plugins for WordPress
  • Contributing to the build and development of internal web applications to run Viral21’s internal systems and processes
  • Working with offshore developers on specific project deliverables to assure scope, quality and timely delivery
  • Minimal content migration

Additional Requirements

  • Must be comfortable working with faith-based organizations
  • An excellent communicator and collaborator
  • Able to organize and run meetings, leaving with clear objectives and tasks
  • Comfortable talking with clients (via phone, email and in person)
  • Detail-oriented in context of a fast-paced environment
  • Capable of hitting daily deadlines
  • Keen ability to multi-task; self-starter
  • Capable planner
  • A strong vocabulary
  • Teachable spirit
  • Sense of humor 🙂

Compensation: based on experience and skillset

Principal Responsibilities – Senior Web Developer

Web Development and Implementation 70%

Technical Support 20%

Strategy/New Technologies/New Products 10%

 

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