Backend WordPress Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Albania.

📋 Description

• Analyze project requirements and collaborate to identify and select the most effective implementation strategies in WordPress.

• Create and integrate custom themes and functionalities by enhancing WordPress (including custom fields, custom post types, taxonomies, and widgets) and develop custom modules as necessary for the project.

• Implement e-commerce features, primarily using WooCommerce, by performing configuration, customization, and extension.

• Integrate third-party libraries and frameworks for complex projects, and interact with external web services via APIs as needed.

• Contribute to front-end development by implementing aspects of the UI/UX design elements and connecting the front-end and back-end components of the software.

• Optimize code and the final product focusing on performance through best practices and WordPress-specific optimization techniques.

• Assist in enhancing other aspects of the final product, such as cross-responsiveness, security, SEO, and more.

• Support the management and operation of the fully optimized WordPress setup regarding configuration, monitoring, maintenance, updates, and providing training and troubleshooting assistance for clients and colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional development experience in a work environment and/or with projects.

• Strong expertise and skills in both front-end and back-end essential web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and SQL.

• Proficient PHP programming skills are mandatory.

• Comprehensive knowledge of WordPress as a platform and substantial experience in WordPress development is essential.

• Background in creating custom WordPress themes, structures, and modules, along with advanced configuration and optimization experience.

• Experience in e-commerce development, particularly with WooCommerce.

• Commitment to writing efficient code that conforms to WordPress coding standards.

• Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, the latest versions of JS, AJAX implementation, and MySQL.

• Experience with common front-end libraries and frameworks such as Bootstrap and jQuery.

• Knowledge of tools like reputable WordPress starter themes (e.g., underscores.me) and frameworks (like Genesis) is a plus.

• Practical experience with version control and code management tools, such as Git and related tools.

• Ability to apply strong logic, good programming skills, and solid computer science principles to produce high-quality code.

• Willingness to contribute to any related phases of the production process as project demands evolve.

• Awareness and understanding of the modern web development industry, along with common challenges and solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the opportunity to work remotely.