Senior Wordpress Developer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of WordPress sites

• Develop responsive, standards-compliant HTML and CSS3 themes for WordPress

• Install, test and debug WordPress plugins and develop new plugins as needed

• Evaluate designs, wireframes and other deliverables during the design and user experience phase for potential development issues and flag problems appropriately

• Conduct peer review of themes created by other developers

• Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing to ensure consistent display in major supported browsers on Mac, PC, iOS and Android platforms

• Communicate the intricacies of complex web development issues, acting as a subject matter expert both internally across departments and externally with clients

• Prototype functionality for internal and client review

Requirements

• Experience creating and modifying WordPress themes

• Expert HTML & CSS skills with full understanding of web standards and responsive design techniques

• Familiarity with Sass

• Understanding of jQuery and other JavaScript libraries

• Experience with Git version control

• Ability to estimate time and level of effort for front-end development tasks

• Ability to manipulate and slice PSDs and InDesign files

• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately

• Preferred : Experience with WP-CLI tool

• Preferred : Basic understanding of accessibility best practices, Section 508 compliance and/or WCAG 2.0 standards

• Preferred : Expertise with PHP development (required for senior role)