WordPress Developer Sample Job Descriptions

As a WordPress Developer, you will be responsible for coding websites, quality assurance testing, and fixing problems as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Develop websites that adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers
• Troubleshoot and resolve application issues, providing diagnostic and analytical support
• Conducts performance analysis and recommends improvements
• Ensure work complies with policy and standards

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related Information Technology field preferred

Required experience

• Minimum 1-year experience with WordPress development and administration
• Experience developing websites in other CMS tools
• Knowledge of standard software development concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to multitask and plan proactively, as well as accomplish goals in a timely manner
• Demonstrate strong oral/written communication and listening skills
• Proficiency in presenting information to end users and business
• Demonstrates close attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work with minimal direction, yet able to work collaboratively in a team environment

Preferred experience

• Familiarity with React/React Native JavaScript frameworks
• Microsoft .NET Framework/.NET Core
• Working with REST APIs
• Working with MS SQL Server or other relational databases

ABC Company is seeking a WordPress Developer to work in our corporate office, supporting the IT Operations and Maintenance contract

We are a rapidly growing company that considers our employees and teams to be our most important assets. Our team environment provides growth opportunities to individuals motivated to excel. We are situated in (City, State) — well positioned for most commutes within the (City) area. Our newly renovated office spaces are first in class, facilitating a teamwork environment. We also offer opportunities for telework and have some of the most interesting, advanced IT businesses in the DC area. Our growing program works with the most forward-leaning technologies and extraordinary customers who are thought and action leaders in within the AI/ML domain. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to the right person for this position.

General description:

The ideal candidate will familiarize themselves with the WordPress environment. Take on work assignments to maintain and enhance the WordPress environment. An ability to work closely with the customer to develop requirements and user stories. Willingness to take on challenges and changing priorities. Be willing to learn new processes and technology to broaden their scope of responsibilities and their ability to work independently.

Required skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3 to 4 years of development experience with WordPress
• Experience working with a variety of WordPress plugins
• Supported the use of custom WordPress themes and plugin development
• Experience with PHP development and PHP frameworks
• Working knowledge of SQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Working knowledge of front and backend development
• Familiarity with code versioning tools (GitHub)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Desire to learn and take on new challenges

Desired skills:

• Experience setting up development environments
• Working knowledge of AWS Cloud Computing Services
• Familiarity with ITSM tools (ServiceNow)
• Knowledge of security controls
• Understanding of Section 508 guidelines
• Ability to develop user stories to address user requirements
• Working knowledge of Linux
• Understanding of agile development tools, especially Micro Focus ALM suite

Responsibilities

ABC Company is seeking to hire a WordPress Developer. This position will work closely with leaders and project managers to ensure our projects meet specified requirements, timelines, and budgets. We are a fast-paced, execution-driven organization company. Responsibilities include:

• The WordPress Developer will research, design, and implement technical specifications for projects based on user requirements as indicated in the scope of work, wireframes, and sitemap documents
• Lead a small team
• Ensure projects are built to meet performance, security, and functional requirements
• The WordPress Developer will oversee the development and maintenance of websites, intranets, applications, and other custom programming assignments as applicable
• Develop new programs, analyze current programs and processes, and make recommendations
• A WordPress Developer will provide analysis of current programs which includes performance, diagnosis, troubleshooting of problem programs, and designing solutions to problematic programming
• Perform backend/database programming for key projects
• The WordPress Developer will stay up to date on industry standards and incorporate them appropriately
• Assist with testing, debugging, documentation, and overall quality assurance of projects

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent industry work experience
• At least 6-8+ years of experience with WordPress development experience
• Experience leading a team or mentoring engineers
• Seeking enterprise-level experience
• Advanced knowledge and development experience in PHP, CSS/HTML, JavaScript, jQuery (and/or similar JS libraries), MySQL (or other database management systems)
• ASP and web servers (ISS/Apache) is a plus
• Extensive experience in custom web application development
• Ability to understand business requirements and the non-technical reasoning behind a decision or position, and present a clear, rational argument in favor of a proposed solution
• Advanced troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate technical solutions to non-technical people
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail