Senior WordPress Developer

Phoenix New Times • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

We are seeking a WordPress developer with a minimum of 5 years of advanced WordPress development experience. The ideal candidate is actively working in the WordPress realm and on plugin and theme development. Candidate must be knowledgeable about the most recent WordPress releases and standards. Applicants should be passionate about WordPress. Please note: This is not a position for someone just learning how to develop in WordPress. Experienced programmers only.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of WordPress, PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML and jQuery
• Expert at developing using WordPress standards
• Good understanding of accessibility considerations and web standards
• Experience creating custom WordPress plugins
• Intimate understanding of Custom Post Types
• Understanding of RESTful Web Services technologies such as JSON, SOAP, and HTTP
• Works both independently and with other developers
• Experience drafting functional specifications
• Experience coding WordPress themes
• Experience using SVN software a plus
• Writes well-documented code
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be a team player and grow as the needs of the business grow
• Entrepreneurial and innovative spirit

Nice To Haves

• Experience using SVN software

Responsibilities

• Developing WordPress plugins, themes, and custom functionality
• Developing and maintaining complex WordPress-based applications
• Working closely with the internal team to understand and formulate solutions to client needs, and interacting closely with external teams of developers
• Supporting and interacting with clients in a fast-paced environment
• Using bug tracking, project tracking, and Git software
• A variety of other tasks involved in the development life cycle from start to finish

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Casual work environment with flexible hours
• Supports continued education with opportunities for career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries