Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development of custom WordPress themes and plugins.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and technical requirements.
Ensure code quality, best practices, and development standards are followed.
Optimize WordPress sites for speed, performance, and SEO.
Debug and troubleshoot issues in existing websites and applications.
Manage version control using Git and ensure proper deployment processes.
Ensure compliance with security standards and implement best practices for WordPress security.
Work with hosting platforms to manage server environments and configurations.
Provide technical leadership in project planning, execution, and delivery.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in WordPress development.
Advanced knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including libraries such as jQuery), and MySQL.
Experience with WordPress REST API and other third-party integrations.
Proficiency in developing custom WordPress themes and plugins from scratch.
Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or similar.
Expertise in Git version control and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
Strong knowledge of web performance optimization, caching mechanisms, and SEO.
Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
Experience working with WordPress multisite, WooCommerce, and other major WordPress plugins.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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