Full Stack WordPress Developer

Validity - Boston, MA

Full-time

Boston, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Validity is seeking a Full Stack WordPress Developer to maintain and enhance five websites, focusing on creating high-performing sites and seamless user experiences. The role involves collaboration with various teams, including graphic design and product marketing, requiring effective communication with both technical and non-technical partners.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize site speed
• Maintain website security
• Develop and implement interactive web elements that engage visitors and increase time on site
• Create and guide the website architecture
• Maintain the CMS instances for optimal performance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand the goals and objectives of each page to offer recommendations
• Work with Senior Graphic Designer to turn layouts and wireframes into HTML pages
• Keep themes and plugins up to date
• Manage the back-end and website architecture
• Effectively manage any additional contractors needed to deliver on larger development projects such as entire site redesigns
• Conduct performance tests and troubleshoot issues
• Enable designated stakeholders to make minimal copy changes on the site themselves
• Monitor live website performance
• Ensure projects stick to budgets and deadlines
• Provide diagnostic reports of website performance with improvement recommendations
• Research and utilize industry standards and trends
• Take care of security and compliance standards
• Implement tracking code through Google Tag Manager
• Analyze and diagnose site traffic and conversion points

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of WordPress development experience
• In-depth understanding of front-end technologies like HTML, jQuery, JavaScript, and CSS
• Experience in building user interfaces
• A solid understanding of user experience
• Experience in developing responsive websites
• Familiarity with tools like Chrome Inspector and Firebug
• An eye for detail in browser and platform visuals
• Interaction with REST APIs and formats such as XML and JSON
• Awareness of code versioning tools such as Git
• Experience with Divvy and Elementor
• Web analytics experience
• Knowledge of PHP back-end development
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, IT, or a related field

Nice-to-haves

• A background in digital marketing
• Experience with GA4
• Conversion rate optimization experience with tools such as Hotjar, Crazy Egg, and Unbounce