WordPress Developer – Codal – Chicago, IL

Job title: Wordpress Developer Company: Codal Job description: Wordpress Developer Job Summary Codal is looking to hire a skilled WordPress developer to design and implement attractive and functional websites for our clients. You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins as well as site integration and security updates. To be a successful WordPress developer, you should have in-depth knowledge of front-end programming languages, a good eye for aesthetics, and strong content management skills. Ultimately, a top-class WordPress developer can create attractive, user-friendly websites that perfectly meet the design and functionality specifications of the client. Key Responsibilities • Designing and building the website front-end. • Creating the website architecture. • Designing and managing the website back-end including database and server integration. • Conducting website performance tests. • Troubleshooting content issues. • Conducting WordPress training with the client. • Monitoring the performance of the live website • Designing and implementing new features and functionality • Ensuring high-performance and availability, and managing all technical aspects of the CMS. • Helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and plugin Requirements • 5 years of experience in web development • Proven work experience as a WordPress developer. • High competency in WordPress - specifically PHP & JS • Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery. • Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug. • Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics. • Ability to manage projects. • Good communication skills. • Experience building user interfaces for websites and web applications • Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers. • Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages • Knowledge of how to interact with RESTful APIs and formats (JSON, XML) • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools {{such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial}} • Proficiency using PHP and MySQL We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Powered by JazzHR Expected salary: Location: Chicago, IL Job date: Thu, 15 Sep 2022 05:31:44 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job