The role involves WordPress development and modifications, focusing on front-end work and landing page creation. Candidates should have good communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
This is a remote position.
Only LATAM-based candidates (bilingual in Spanish and English)
The Role
This position is best suited for a candidate with early to mid-level experience in WordPress development. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running with us or a quick learner. Under the direction of our lead developer, this position will handle front-end WordPress website development and modifications for our client base as well as landing page creation for lead generation. Attention to detail is vital for delivering a quality product to the clients. As a remote position, the abilities to communicate with peers and clients (verbal and written), self-motivated, and work with a team are what we are looking for in a candidate.
Requirements
- At least 1-2 years of concentrated WordPress experience (NOT WORDPRESS.COM) using child themes.
- Intermediate skills in HTML, CSS, and WordPress.
- Intermediate skills in PHP, JavaScript.
- Should be a problem solver – if you DON’T know it, be able to find the answer.
- Knowledge of mobile responsive and cross-browser and cross-device testing.
- Comfortable with WHM/cPanel operation.
- An eye for design and finding the best images.
- Should be able to troubleshoot basic WP problems (white screens et al).
- The ability to set up a local environment for development and testing.
- Must have a very good internet connection, computer, and phone.
Prefer to have:
- WPBakery, Divi, Total, or Elementor Theme experience
- Backup / Deployment of sites
- Site transfer experience
- Graphics skills – know how to use Adobe Photoshop and Ilustrator
- SEO experience would be a real plus – understand keywords, the significance of headings, build a sitemap, etc.
- Troubleshooting hosting issues – including site speed issues, SSL problems, mail delivery, PHP updates, server settings, etc.
During the interview, show us that you are professional and friendly. You will be interacting with customers fairly frequently to coordinate site updates and resolve problems, so we need to know you will represent our company well. A good attitude goes a long way. If this sounds like something you are interested in, write up a short blurb about why you’re perfect for this role, a link to your portfolio with at least 5 examples of your work, your LinkedIn profile link, and submit it with your resume.
Benefits
- 100% WORK FROM HOME
- Weekends OFF
- Office Schedule
- Salary Depending on Experience and Expectations
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