WordPress Developer Job Description

Introduction:

WordPress developers create and implement websites for companies using the WordPress creation tool. They need to manage both front-end and back-end development including the implementation of themes and plugins. The primary duty of a WordPress developer is to create user-friendly and attractive websites meeting the client’s needs. To remain successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge about front-end programming languages and must possess strong content management skills. The WordPress developer must hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science and proven work experience in a similar field. They must have great knowledge about front-end technologies including CSS3, Javascript, HTML, and jQuery.

WordPress Developer Job Titles:

  • WordPress Developer
  • WordPress Web Designer
  • Front End Developer

WordPress Developer Job Summary:

We are looking to hire a successful candidate who has a degree in computer science or computer engineering and willing to work with a small and agile team made up of talented devs from all around the world. We will be working with git, chat and our team structure is flat and open. Self-motivated individuals tend to thrive best and we are looking for someone filled with inspiration and who isn’t afraid to take initiatives. The position is for someone with a deep understanding of WordPress. You have to build your themes and plugins before and possibly even contribute to WordPress core. It is a full-time position available to both on-site and remote employees. The job duties include be creative and contribute based on your merit, be positive humble, and contributing member to our small team, take the initiative to better yourself as a developer.

WordPress Developer Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Designing and implementing new features and functionality
  • Establishing and guiding the website architecture
  • Ensuring high performance and availability
  • Managing the technical aspects of CMS
  • Helping to formulate an effective responsive design and convert them into working theme and plugin
  • Meet clients to discuss web design and function
  • Design and build web front end
  • Design and manage website back end including database and server integration
  • Conduct website performance test
  • Troubleshoot content issues
  • Conduct WordPress training with clients
  • Monitor the performance of the live website

WordPress Developer Skills and Qualification:

  • Bachelor degree in computer science or related field
  • Must possess a minimum of 3 years of experience as a WordPress developer
  • Extensive knowledge about code versioning tools including Git, SVN
  • Experience working with debugging tools like chrome inspector and firebug
  • Great understanding of website architecture and aesthetics
  • Able to project manage
  • Strong understanding of PHP back end development
  • Expert designing and developing responsive design websites
  • Expert building user interface for the web site or web applications
  • Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
  • Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
  • Attention to detail, prioritization skill, and time management
  • Quick learner with a positive attitude
  • Maintain a strong relationship with key groups
  • Motivational and communication skill
  • An empowered team member, a process-oriented thinker

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