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WordPress Engineer

Description

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We are looking for a skilled WordPress Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and maintaining WordPress websites, themes, and plugins. You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development, including creating WordPress themes and plugins. This position requires a combination of programming skills (namely PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript) and aesthetics (understanding element arrangements on the screen, the color and font choices, and so on). The candidate should have a strong understanding of industry trends and content management systems. Experience with responsive and adaptive design is strongly preferred. Also, an understanding of the entire web development process, including design, development, and deployment, with some back-end knowledge, is preferred. The WordPress Engineer will work closely with our design and development teams to ensure seamless web development and ongoing support. You will also be responsible for ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS. This role requires excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. If you are passionate about web development and have a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

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  • Develop and maintain WordPress websites and plugins.
  • Create custom WordPress themes and plugins.
  • Ensure high-performance and availability of WordPress sites.
  • Collaborate with design and development teams.
  • Implement responsive and adaptive design.
  • Optimize websites for speed and scalability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve website issues.
  • Conduct website performance tests.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
  • Manage all technical aspects of the CMS.
  • Ensure website security and data protection.
  • Provide technical support and training to clients.
  • Develop and implement website backup and recovery plans.
  • Create and maintain documentation for code and processes.
  • Work with APIs and third-party integrations.
  • Participate in code reviews and team meetings.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility of websites.
  • Implement SEO best practices.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and refine specifications and requirements.

Requirements

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  • Proven experience as a WordPress Developer.
  • Strong knowledge of PHP, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
  • Experience with WordPress theme and plugin development.
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks like Bootstrap.
  • Understanding of responsive and adaptive design principles.
  • Experience with version control systems like Git.
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Experience with website performance optimization.
  • Understanding of website security practices.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
  • Experience with website analytics tools like Google Analytics.
  • Ability to write clean, well-documented code.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • Experience with e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce.
  • Knowledge of web hosting environments and configurations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Potential interview questions

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  • Can you describe your experience with WordPress theme and plugin development?
  • How do you ensure the security of a WordPress website?
  • What strategies do you use for website performance optimization?
  • Can you provide examples of websites you have developed using WordPress?
  • How do you stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies?
  • Describe a challenging project you worked on and how you overcame the challenges.
  • How do you handle cross-browser compatibility issues?
  • What is your experience with responsive and adaptive design?
  • How do you approach troubleshooting and resolving website issues?
  • Can you explain your experience with version control systems like Git?
  • How do you ensure SEO best practices are implemented on a website?
  • Describe your experience with e-commerce platforms like WooCommerce.
  • How do you manage multiple projects and meet deadlines?
  • What is your approach to collaborating with design and development teams?
  • Can you explain your experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations?
  • How do you handle client support and training?
  • What is your experience with website analytics tools like Google Analytics?
  • Describe your process for creating and maintaining documentation for code and processes.
  • How do you ensure high-performance and availability of WordPress sites?
  • What is your experience with web hosting environments and configurations?