Web Developer - PHP
Web Designer/Developer
Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Direct Hire
Our client, an international security technology solutions company, seeks a front end Web Developer who will be responsible for creating, managing, developing and updating website content and landing pages. You will use your expertise in PHP and WordPress to build a world class, end-user focused website. This is a Full Time position.Your Responsibilities:
- Create web content and landing pages efficiently using PHP and WordPress APIs
- Assist in shaping UI/UX requirements for various projects
- Responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
- Work collaboratively across the organization and within the design team to continuously improve quality and content of website
- Design and create the visual layout of the website including, graphics, logos and videos
- Write efficient code by using best software development practices
- Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
What you bring to the table:
- Minimum 3-5 years advanced PHP programming language skills and proficiency with WordPress’ APIs (Settings, REST, various plugin APIs), advanced caching strategies, CSS3 and HTML5
- Experience creating WordPress themes and plugins
- Strong knowledge on object-oriented concepts such as classes, inheritance, abstraction etc.
- Deep understanding and experience testing, debugging and troubleshooting WordPress logs and debug plugins
- Working knowledge and experience with common plugins (WooCommerce, SEO, media library, debugging etc.)
- Ability to setup a local WordPress environment with local database and proficiency migrating WordPress installations from one environment to another
- Experience and deep understanding of WCAG 2.0 AA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and testing for WCAG 2.0 AA compliance
- Knowledge of Google Tools (Search Console, Analytics)
- Proven track record and strong portfolio