Wordpress Web Developer

Job Specifics :

Open to candidates residing in Johannesburg and surrounds

• Contract Type : Freelancer or contract-based developer
• Contract Duration : 3-month project (May be extended in line with project requirements)
• Work Model : Remote - candidates must be available for occasional in-person meetings in Johannesburg
• Client : Rental Services

About the role :

As a WordPress Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing, customizing, and maintaining WordPress websites, ensuring smooth functionality, and integrating essential plugins to support existing and new business needs.

What you will be doing :

1. Developing, maintaining, and optimizing WordPress websites
2. Customizing themes, plugins, and integrating third-party tools
3. Writing clean, efficient PHP, JavaScript, and Ajax-based code
4. Implementing responsive designs using CSS and HTML
5. Managing MySQL databases to ensure data integrity and performance
6. Troubleshooting and resolving website issues as they arise
7. Collaborating with internal teams to align web solutions with business objectives

Requirements :

1. Experience : 3+ years of hands-on WordPress development experience
2. Technical Skills : PHP, WordPress Plugins, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, Ajax, and MySQL
3. Problem-Solving : Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize websites