WordPress Developer (JB5066)

WordPress Developer (JB5066)
South Africa
Salary: R23 - 28 000 per month, negotiable
Employment Type: Renewable Annual Independent Contract
Workplace: Remote

Kontak Recruitment is working closely with a Digital Solutions company based in Ireland that works closely with clients in Retail, e-commerce, Hospitality, B2B Services and Professional Services.

The team is small and close-knit. Management values flexibility, initiative, and continuous learning. Their work culture is built on trust and autonomy, allowing employees the freedom to work in a way that suits them best, as long as customers are happy and tasks are completed. They believe in hiring individuals they can learn from, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and new ideas are welcomed. Employee loyalty and growth are key priorities, and performance is regularly reviewed, with those who demonstrate value rewarded through salary increases or bonuses.

Position Overview:
As the WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining WordPress-based websites. You will work on everything from designing visually appealing pages based on Figma files to coding backend functionality using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript. You will also troubleshoot any issues, optimize websites for SEO, and ensure security best practices.

If you are looking for full-time employment in a fully remote capacity, for an international company, this could be an ideal opportunity for you.

Please include a link to a portfolio of recent projects along with your CV. Highlight specific experiences that demonstrate your expertise with WordPress and e-commerce platforms.

Minimum Requirements (Essential Skills):

1. Setup to work in a fully remote capacity
2. Proven experience as a WordPress developer with strong front-end and back-end capabilities.
3. Proficiency in front-end technologies, including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, Laravel, PHP, and jQuery.
4. Strong understanding of PHP back-end development, WordPress file structure, and theme/plugin development.
5. Experienced in using WP Bakery (Visual Composer), Laravel, and Figma.
6. Knowledge of e-commerce integration in WordPress.
7. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve WordPress issues efficiently.
8. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work to deadlines.
9. Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions as part of a team.
10. Familiarity with website maintenance protocols and best practices.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with the web development team to refine website architecture for enhanced performance and aesthetics.
2. Customize and maintain WordPress sites, ensuring seamless integration with other front-end and back-end technologies.
3. Use Figma designs to develop responsive, visually appealing website interfaces.
4. Implement and modify WordPress themes and plugins using PHP, CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, and jQuery.
5. Manage website data with MySQL, ensuring efficient database integration.
6. Conduct routine website maintenance, including updates, security checks, and troubleshooting.
7. Interact with RESTful APIs for integration of various services and ensure data integrity across the system.
8. Address and resolve issues related to both the front-end and back-end of WordPress sites, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
9. Work independently, managing time and projects effectively with minimal supervision.
10. Pro-active with finding, fixing issues and keeping customers up to date.
11. Experienced in technical SEO and solving a range of technical SEO indexing, crawling, and various performance issues and spotting opportunities.
12. Experienced in e-commerce and understanding e-commerce workflows and risks.

Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point; this will be requested later.

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