Wordpress Developer

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

Astriata

Full-time - Senior

Remote

About the position

Astriata is seeking a Senior WordPress Developer to create and maintain websites and applications for various sectors including association, higher education, healthcare, nonprofit, and government. This advanced role requires a strong technical background in WordPress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, and involves collaborating with designers and project managers to deliver high-quality, user-friendly solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, customize, and maintain WordPress sites for clients across various industries, ensuring best practices in security, performance, and SEO.
• Develop and maintain both front-end and back-end components.
• Update plugins and write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Build user interfaces from designer Figma files that are responsive and user-friendly.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and external data sources as required.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external use.
• Build custom themes and plugins from scratch, as well as extend or improve existing themes and plugins as needed.
• Optimize website performance and troubleshoot any front-end or back-end issues.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks in the application.
• Optimize database queries and application code for speed and scalability.
• Develop server-side logic and databases to ensure high performance and data integrity.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Implement responsive design principles and ensure cross-browser compatibility.
• Work collaboratively with designers, project managers, and other developers to deliver high-quality projects on time.
• Conduct code reviews, promoting coding standards and best practices.
• Debug and resolve software defects and issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including code documentation, API documentation, and system documentation.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest WordPress trends, industry trends, security vulnerabilities, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Share knowledge and expertise with the development team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of professional experience in WordPress development.
• Strong expertise in PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular (preferred).
• Experience building and modifying custom WordPress themes and plugins.
• Strong understanding of WordPress architecture, hooks, and filters.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Extensive experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling is a plus.
• Experience with Gutenberg editor, ACF (Advanced Custom Fields), and other popular WordPress development tools.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• Version control experience (Git preferred).
• Experience with eCommerce platforms (WooCommerce, Shopify) is a plus.
• Experience with other content management systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a detail-oriented and analytical mindset.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work autonomously in a remote or hybrid setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with eCommerce platforms (WooCommerce, Shopify) is a plus.
• Experience with other content management systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan