We are seeking a WordPress web developer responsible for front-end development. This position requires one to three year of experience with a combination of programming skills (namely PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript) and aesthetics (understanding element arrangements on the screen, the color and font choices, and so on). The candidate should have a strong understanding of industry trends and the WordPress content management system. Experience with responsive and adaptive design is required. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Dallas, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing new features and functionality
- Establishing and guiding the website’s architecture
- Working in a team environment and willingness to jump in and assist in other areas to get the job done
- Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS
- Helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme
- The position also may involve learning and supporting a legacy CMS in addition to WordPress
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a preference for a computer science related field
- 1 to 3 years’ experience with front-end technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, jQuery on a LAMP stack
- Experience with Sass/Gulp and frameworks such as Genesis
- Experience building user interfaces for websites and/or web applications
- Experience designing and developing responsive design websites
- Comfortable working with debugging tools like Firebug, Chrome inspector, etc.
- Ability to understand CSS changes and ramifications for consistent style across platforms and browsers
- Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN
- Attention to detail in regards to coding standards and code formatting
- Knowledge of and/or experience with Gutenberg
- A strong desire to learn new technologies and keep up with industry trends