WordPress Developer

Horizon Technologies is looking for a WordPress developer who can use their skills to create and implement websites for clients. They use their fluency in several programming languages like HTML, jQuery, and JavaScript, alongside their command of architecture and back-end systems to create optimized, user-friendly sites. Our ideal candidate will need excellent project management skills, a keen analytical mind, and a good eye for design alongside their ability to communicate in order to thrive in this position.

Typical duties and responsibilities

Design, implement and manage websites using WordPress

Collaborate with members of a creative team

Manage front-end and back-end website development

Create WordPress plug-ins and themes

Maintain well-documented, reusable, and transferrable code

Troubleshoot and resolve website problems for clients and co-workers

Stay abreast of new developments in software, trends, and practices

Working experience of working on woo Commerce

Education and experience

This position requires an associate or bachelor’s degree, preferably in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.

Employers look for job candidates with extensive WordPress experience.

Required skills and qualifications

Proficiency using WordPress

Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery

Experience using debugging tools such as Firebug and Chrome Inspector

Strong understanding of front-end and back-end website development

Keen attention to detail

Preferred qualifications

Experience with responsive and adaptive design

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience with a preference for a computer science-related field

4+ years experience with WordPress related technologies – mostly as part of a development team

Knowledge of and/or experience with the Genesis Framework