Front-end Developer [WPAdmin.Support]
Your job duties will include:
Ability to convert PSD designs into WordPress themes
Ability to create WordPress themes from scratch as well as modify existing themes
Troubleshooting issues including CSS, JS, browser compatibility, responsive design, layouts, etc.
Advanced knowledge of HTML/CSS
Experience with JavaScript, jQuery and AJAX.
Light to moderate back-end development experience (and willingness to learn).
Working knowledge using version-controlled environments, particularly git.
Well-rounded understanding of free and commercial WordPress themes and plugins a big plus.
Comfort in responding to a high-volume of support requests at times.
Types of Projects we’re doing lately:
WordPress websites (some with and some without a blog) for small and large businesses, multisite networks, social communities and lots of social media integration.
WordPress with E-Commerce (WooCommerce experience is a plus!)
WordPress Multisite and BuddyPress
Membership sites with WordPress
…Do you get a feeling that we do a LOT of WordPress sites??? (We do!)
Work Environment:
Remote work – Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm GMT
Office dress code: Pajamas, if you like.
This is full-time, salaried position
Full-time employees enjoy benefits such as Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K
Pay rate is based on experience and abilities
Lots and lots of informal gif sharing
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Documented experience in front-end website development in WordPress.
Ability to convert Photoshop files (PSD) to WordPress themes using HTML/CSS/JS, etc
Experience with WordPress is required. (Example: building a theme from scratch is no sweat, and customizing existing frameworks is right up your alley!)
Advanced level competency with CSS & HTML (Sass, HTML5/CSS3 a big plus, as well as responsive design techniques).
Experience troubleshooting browser compatibilities.
Nice to haves (not required, are a plus):
Understanding of PHP development practices
Experience with creating Photoshop mockups and graphic design
Comfort level with JavaScript, jQuery and/or AJAX
Ability to perform some back-end development tasks (ie: building simple widgets & plugins).
We’re looking for someone who:
Likes to interact with and help people
Is patient enough to deal with frustrated folks that have a wide range of technical experience (or lack thereof)
Is self-motivated to get the job done!
Treats support work like a friendly puzzle to be solved
Additional Information
- *No third parties or outsourcing agencies will be considered, but we are open to worldwide applicants!*
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.