WordPress Developer

Apollo Technology Solutions - Richmond, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Richmond, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The WordPress Developer position in North Chesterfield, VA, is a contract role focused on enhancing and securing six WordPress applications. The developer will work closely with stakeholders to support VSP's mission in highway safety, emergency messaging, and recruitment. This hybrid position requires regular onsite presence and involves full stack development to build new features and services, ensuring positive user experiences across desktop and mobile environments.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full stack in WordPress to build new features and services.
• Develop solutions in WordPress that support positive, accessible user experiences in both desktop and mobile environments.
• Perform debugging and security remediations for public-facing applications.
• Work with agile development methodologies, adhering to best practices, and pursuing continued learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in WordPress application development.
• Proficiency in PHP coding and debugging.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of SQL.
• Understanding of REST API.
• Proven knowledge of back-end/infrastructure maintenance and optimization and UX/UI principles.
• Proven knowledge of secure coding practices.
• Ability to work as a team member on web development projects end-to-end.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in information sciences, computer science, or a related field; considerable software implementation experience.