We are seeking a skilled WordPress developer to join the Fuze Design team. As a WordPress developer, you will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including creating a WordPress theme and continuously updating the site with new features.
Responsibilities:
- Theme Development: Designing and implementing new features and functionalities for WordPress-based websites. Developing customized themes from scratch using HTML/CSS, PHP, and JavaScript/jQuery.
- Website Optimization: Optimizing website performance and ensuring high availability and scalability. Conducting speed and security audits, and implementing optimizations to enhance site performance.
- Integration and Migration: Integrating third-party services and APIs. Handling website migrations and ensuring seamless transitions.
- Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identifying and fixing bugs and issues in existing WordPress websites. Providing technical support for web-related inquiries.
- Collaboration: Working closely with designers to ensure the best possible implementation of client requirements. Collaborating on project specifications, timelines, and deadlines.
- Maintenance and Updates: Performing routine site maintenance tasks, such as backups and updates. Monitoring site status and addressing security concerns.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a WordPress developer with a strong portfolio of past projects.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
- Experience with PHP and MySQL, including the development of custom themes and integrations.
- Understanding of responsive design frameworks such as Bootstrap.
- Familiarity with SEO principles and ensuring that websites will adhere to them.
- Strong understanding of website security best practices.
- Ability to work both independently and in collaborative team environments.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate client requirements into technical specifications.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
Compensation:
- This role is a contract role. Work will be quoted per project at $40/hour
- This is a long-term engagement for the right candidate.
Location: Remote
How to Apply: Please apply with the button below and include both your resume, portfolio and why you should be chosen.
