Senior Front End Developer

As a seasoned WordPress professional, you will lead and mentor a team of developers, promoting collaboration and ensuring effective execution of projects to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of WordPress security best practices and performance optimization techniques. They will also be proficient in front-end technologies including SASS, CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, jQuery, and backend developments such as WordPress, PHP, MySQL, API integrations, JSON, and XML.

• Lead and mentor a team of developers to ensure effective project execution and meet deadlines.
• Act as the main communication point between the development team, management, and clients to ensure clear understanding of project goals and consistent updates on progress.
• Solve problems and resolve conflicts when needed.
• Build web applications using custom WordPress themes and plugins, applying web development best practices.
• Transform app designs into front-end code with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Create an immersive experience for the user using micro animations while maintaining excellent performance scores.
• Write high-quality, scalable, and reusable code.
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical requirements or UX design.
• Create the website architecture (WordPress Dashboard) using ACF, Gutenberg blocks.
• Design and manage the website back-end, including database and server integration.
• Maintain the platform's WordPress core while building customizable solutions that meet business needs.
• Debug errors, troubleshoot issues, and perform routine performance optimizations.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to best practices in WordPress development.
• Work with the team to integrate UI components with APIs and databases.
• Manage the on-site search engine optimization (Yoast SEO).
• Integrate data from various front/back-end services and databases using REST-API.
• Navigate and utilize the WPEngine dashboard.
• Monitor the performance of the live website using tools such as Page Speed Insights, GTMetrix, and other related tools.

• A proven 5+ years hands-on experience as a WordPress developer using custom built themes, including multisite configuration, custom themes, plugins, ACF, and Gutenberg editor.
• 3+ years work experience leading a development team.
• At least 5 WordPress websites in the past; links to sample works or portfolio will be requested.
• Strong understanding of WordPress security best practices and performance optimization techniques.
• Proven expertise in the Agile methodology.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any related field.
• Proficient in front-end technologies including SASS, CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, jQuery, and backend developments such as WordPress, PHP, MySQL, API integrations, JSON, and XML.
• Experience with build tools such as Grunt, Gulp, or Webpack.
• Good experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug.
• Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.
• Strong understanding of current web development standards, protocols, and processes.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Able to learn and keep up-to-date with the latest trends in web development, WordPress, and emerging technologies.
• Process-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.