Midweight WordPress Developer (Headless CMS) (CPT Hybrid)

About the position

ENVIRONMENT:

HELP build the global footprint of a dynamic Platform Development Agency seeking a highly passionate Midweight WordPress Developer with Gutenberg blocks and Headless / Sanity io experience. Playing a pivotal role in the pursuit to drive success in digital for clients, you will create engaging digital experiences. You will develop WordPress websites utilising templates, Gutenberg blocks, custom post types, and taxonomies, develop Frontend experiences and Backend user interfaces and troubleshoot and solve complex technical bugs/challenges. The ideal candidate will have 5 years’ Web Development experience including WordPress Frontend Development using the following technologies: HTML5, SaaS (or equivalent preprocessor)/CSS, and JavaScript and proficiency with PHP, MySQL, WP REST API & JSON.

DUTIES:

• Develop WordPress websites utilising templates, Gutenberg blocks, custom post types, and taxonomies.
• Develop Frontend experiences and Backend user interfaces using modern best practices in web languages.
• Integrate third-party tools and APIs.
• Implement content migration processes and techniques.
• Conduct cross-browser and cross-device testing.
• Troubleshoot and solve complex technical bugs/challenges.
• Implement modifications, updates, and improvements on existing projects.
• Work directly with clients and Project Managers to plan the technical scope of their projects and lead client training as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Web Development.
• Extensive experience with WordPress Frontend Development using the following technologies: HTML5, SaaS (or equivalent preprocessor)/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with WordPress Backend Development using the following technologies: PHP, MySQL, WP REST API, JSON.
• Intermediate experience with SysAdmins and DevOps using the following, or equivalent, technologies: Web Servers, DNS, CDNs, Continuous Integrations (CI), Security and Performance Management.
• Extensive experience with responsive development, graceful degradation, and progressive enhancement.
• Strong working knowledge of Figma and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of accessibility, modern web design principles, user experience, information architecture, and social media.

Advantageous –

• Digital Agency experience.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to convey complex ideas with brevity to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage time and balance multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Highly creative and resourceful.
• Passion and pride in your work.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Midweight
• WordPress
• Developer