********* YOU MUST BE A LOCAL NJ HIRE & ABLE TO COMMUTE TO ASBURY PARK NJ *********
WordPress Website Developer
Shoreline Media is looking to expand its development department and fill the position for a talented PHP Engineer / WordPress Web Developer with additional experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, E-Commerce knowledge, and more. We are looking for someone to contribute to our in-house team and serve as a primary website developer for new and existing projects. This position requires a high level of technical skill, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with minimal on-the-job training.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain WordPress websites, including custom themes and plugins
- Optimize WordPress websites for speed and performance
- Work frequently with HTML, CSS, JS, jQuery, AJAX, PHP, and GIT
- Build custom API integrations into new or existing WordPress plugins or themes
- Develop WordPress websites that are accessible for users on all devices (including assistive technology)
- Troubleshoot and debug WordPress issues
- Deploy websites to staging or local environments for testing or development
- Use mobile-first design and be able to work with CSS frameworks and preprocessors
- Stay up-to-date on WordPress trends and best practices
Requirements:
- At least 2 years of experience developing WordPress websites.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Knowledge of PHP and MySQL.
- Knowledge of SEO and web analytics.
- Experience using GIT version control
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to commute to the office–this is NOT a remote job
Bonus (Not Required):
- Experience with React or WordPress Blocks/Full Site Editing experience ******
- Has a pet to bring into the office, on occasion 🙂
