Plaudit Design - Saint Paul, MN
posted 2 days ago
About the position
For over 25 years, Plaudit has specialized in website design, site management, and Internet marketing. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and fostering long-term business partnerships with our clients, resulting in years of mutual success. We are seeking a talented full-stack Senior WordPress Developer with strong programming skills. In this role, you will collaborate with clients to architect solutions, transform static designs into polished and fully functional WordPress websites, and continuously contribute to improving our code libraries, starter themes, and plugins. By driving best practices, you will help elevate the quality of Plaudit's work. Additionally, you will support the team's growth by providing mentorship and constructive feedback to fellow developers.
Responsibilities
- Participate in client meetings to gather requirements, architect solutions, and ensure project plans are ready for development.
- Develop and implement high-quality WordPress websites based on project plans and designs.
- Develop custom WordPress plugins, interactive features, and components that enhance user experience.
- Create and maintain reusable components with top-tier code quality, like custom themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, conducting code reviews to maintain high standards.
Requirements
- A portfolio that supports your experience as a senior WordPress developer.
- Proven self-learner who quickly masters new technologies and stays current with evolving web development technology.
- Expertise in PHP, TypeScript/JavaScript, SQL, PostCSS/SASS/CSS, HTML, and Git.
- Experience in developing custom WordPress themes, plugins, and Gutenberg blocks.
- Strong understanding of WordPress core, including hooks, APIs, database structure, and best practices.
- Experience with website accessibility best practices.
- Strong communication skills for team and client collaboration.
- Enthusiastic about mentoring and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Embraces AI in programming to enhance efficiency, recognizing its strengths and limitations.
- Must reside in the Twin Cities area.
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement, including becoming a manager or director
- Company-wide option to work remotely
- Free parking and an office on the Green Line
- 401(k) with company match
- Ergonomic workstations with motorized sit-stand desks
- Casual environment with skilled and dedicated co-workers
- Medical and Dental
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Company paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Paid time off and holidays
