We are excited to announce that Engage is part of Forbes Tate Partners: https://enga.ge/forbes-tate-partners-acquires-engage/
About Forbes Tate Partners
Forbes Tate Partners (FTP) is a full-service public affairs consultancy specializing in bipartisan federal and state government relations, strategic communications, grassroots and grasstops advocacy, issue campaigns, corporate development, and technology strategy. As a mid-sized firm, we have the breadth and depth of personnel and experience to manage a portfolio of over 200 clients, but also the flexibility to provide our clients with attentive and highly personalized support. We deliver winning solutions to complex challenges in a fun, fast-paced environment.
Position Description
Engage a Forbes Tate Partners company seeking a talented Mid-Level WordPress Developer to join our team. As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining WordPress-based websites for our clients. You will work closely with project managers, designers, and other developers to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain WordPress websites based on client requirements.
- Write clean, well-designed code that is optimized for performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other developers to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
- Ensure that websites are responsive and perform well across different devices and platforms.
- Develop custom themes and plugins to extend the functionality of WordPress.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues with WordPress websites.
- Keep up to date with the latest developments in WordPress and web development in general.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on project requirements, development strategies, and best practices.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in WordPress development
- Proficiency in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery
- Experience with MySql databases (comfortable using phpMyAdmin or something similar)
- Experience with custom theme and plugin development
- Strong understanding of WordPress architecture and best practices
- Experience with Gutenberg or other visual page editors
- Basic knowledge of version control using Git (branching, merging, and resolving merge conflicts) or similar tools
- Experience working in a team environment and collaborating with other developers, designers, and project managers.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with frameworks such as Twig and Timber
- Experience with template engine Twig
- Experience with CSS preprocessors such as SASS or LESS
- Knowledge of website optimization techniques such as caching, lazy loading, and asset optimization
- Familiarity with server administration and hosting environments
- Experience with Vue JS framework
- Experience using SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)
- Experience using Algolia
