WORDPRESS DEVELOPER

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Overview

ArioMarketing Co, Ltd is looking for back-end and front web developer to join a team. Our primary aim is to fill these openings with full-time, on-site developers.

Summary

Develops custom, often complex WordPress-based solutions along with general PHP framework-based solutions. Aids sales staff, account managers, and others in requirements gathering, web project planning, and general technical questions. Provides leadership in finding / developing new technologies and methods to advance the company’s web offerings. Aids other developers with system design and implementation. Performs server maintenance and monitoring. Supports current client websites by providing technical support.

Key Quantifiable Indicators

Bachelor degree in related field or comparable experience in the web development required. Substantial experience working with similar technologies and environment. Knowledge of PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS, intermediate JavaScript, DNS, and Linux. Experienced in developing for WordPress. Ability to breakdown client problems and develop a software solution from system design to implementation. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with good time management skills.

Works with: Principal, brand strategists, brand managers, designers, programmers, development, account service, copywriters, SEO manager; regularly engaged in internal and client meetings to explore and confirm project scope

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
Knowledge of PHP frameworks (CodeIgniter, Symfony, Yii, Zend, etc) a plus. Laravel strongly desired.
Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML) a plus.
Knowledge of change control systems, specifically Git, a plus.

Responsible for

Contributing to “scope of build” conversations with development team, project managers, designers and other developers
Integrating sliced PSD files (usually already converted to HTML/CSS) into either WordPress or some other proven open source system (note: WordPress is our primary CMS platform); many of our builds are responsive
Developing custom web applications that drive business processes
Setting up e-commerce applications
Monitoring health and uptime of servers (general server admin in a managed services environment; no in-depth configuration required)
Collaborating with design, strategy and sales teams to find solutions for client website projects
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 NSM’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 multi-site WordPress builds
Integrating feeds from social networks
Custom developing blogs
Integrating with third-party APIs
Customizing WordPress to support specific functionality
Integrating shopping carts
Building out responsive layouts
Developing wireframe mockups to illustrate possible solutions
CRM integration
Developing new plugins for WordPress
Contributing to the build and development of internal web applications to run NSM’s internal systems and processes
Working with offshore developers on specific project deliverables to assure scope, quality and timely delivery
Developing documentation for complex systems
Minimal content migration (separate team for this)
Minimal front-end development

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
Exceptional analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Pleasant, personable demeanor (face-to-face, on the phone and via email)
Keen ability to multi-task; self-starter
Capable planner
A strong vocabulary
Teachable spirit
Sense of humor

Compensation: based on experience and skillset