WordPress Developer

Jonajo Consulting is seeking a Lead Website Developer to support the development of WordPress websites and the improvement of our website platform. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive background in web development, particularly with WordPress, and a strong understanding of various web technologies and best practices.ResponsibilitiesWebsite Development:Develop websites for Jonajo Consulting’s clients.Collaborate with UX Designers to create front-end interfaces and UI interactions, ensuring adherence to best practices including responsive design.Develop websites to meet a variety of client needs.Partner with clients, graphic designers, and editors to define, develop, and establish objectives to meet web specification requirements.Independently address technical issues and provide solutions related to institutional compatibility, support, and system needs.Engage with all levels of Product Development to support website creation.Manage projects and establish commitments while demonstrating effective communication skills to interact with diverse personalities, disciplines, and customers.Establish commitments of cost, schedule, scope, and quality of projects with limited direction.Website Platform:Collaborate with the team lead to develop and implement innovative ideas for improving user experience, code quality, and productivity.Provide direction on best practices and implementation of web applications, CMS utilization, UI/UX design principles, and scripting for multiple internal and external sites.Identify and present improvements to the WordPress farm and relevant technology and tools for custom development efforts.Independently determine project objectives and scope, establishing commitments of cost, schedule, and quality of assignments.RequirementsTechnical Proficiency:Proficiency with building tools such as WordPress, Node.js, NPM, Docker, or Laravel.Knowledge of caching mechanisms like Varnish, Memcached, Redis.Comprehensive knowledge of LAMP server architecture and troubleshooting.Knowledge of server architecture, Linux, Apache, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP.Experience with Docker, Git, and other relevant software and applications.Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular.Web Development Expertise:Extensive experience building sites, developing themes, and creating/modifying modules for CMS such as Drupal, WordPress, and Liferay.In-depth understanding of the latest technologies and best practices in CMS, web architecture, scripting, UI/UX design principles, and framework software.Knowledge of current trends and best practices in web architecture and design including performance, accessibility, UI/UX design, prototyping, scalability, compliance, and usability.Communication and Project Management:Upper Intermediate+ proficiency in English.Significant experience managing projects and establishing commitments.Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact effectively with a diverse group of personalities, disciplines, and customers.

Key Skills

• CSS
• SQL
• JavaScript